Nigel Godrich and Dhani Harrison have announced a collaborative project called Dragonflies, with their debut album arriving in September. The pairing joins two significant figures in contemporary music production and composition.
Godrich brings decades of studio work to the partnership. The producer has shaped the sound of Radiohead across multiple albums, from "Kid A" through "The King of Limbs," and has collaborated with artists including Beck, Travis, and Air. His meticulous approach to arrangement and sound design established him as one of the most influential producers of the past twenty-five years.
Harrison, son of late Beatles guitarist George Harrison, has carved his own path as a musician and producer. He completed his father's final album "Brainwashed" and has released solo work including "Traction" and "In(Side)." He also served as a guitarist for Jeff Lynne's Electric Light Orchestra during their reunion tours and produced work for other artists.
The Dragonflies project represents a notable collision of these two worlds. The announcement reveals the collaboration will share a full album in September, though specifics about the record's sound, themes, or musical direction remain limited. Given Godrich's reputation for experimental production and Harrison's background in rock composition and orchestral arrangements, the project likely explores territory beyond conventional genre boundaries.
The formation of Dragonflies follows a period when both musicians maintained active careers separately. Godrich continued producing and has been involved with various projects, while Harrison balanced solo work with his involvement in orchestral and classical music ventures. Their union suggests a shared artistic vision that drew them together at this particular moment.
The September release will introduce audiences to how these two production-minded musicians translate their sensibilities into a cohesive album-length statement. For fans of either artist, the project offers an opportunity to witness how their distinct approaches to composition, arrangement, and sound interact.