Bryan Ferry's New Song Highlights Unique Collaboration with Nine Inch Nails

Saturday, 7 September 2024, 18:50

Bryan Ferry has made waves in the music scene with his latest release. This new song, the first since 2014's Avonmore, showcases a remarkable collaboration stemming from a sketch by Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor.
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Bryan Ferry's New Song Highlights Unique Collaboration with Nine Inch Nails

Bryan Ferry's Latest Music Release

Bryan Ferry has just unveiled a new song, marking his return to original music after a long hiatus since 2014's Avonmore. The composition originated from a sketch by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross of Nine Inch Nails, which Ferry expanded upon with guest vocalist Amelia Barratt. This collaborative piece is featured on the compilation Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023, released on October 5. The video for 'Star' was directed by Ferry and James Garzke, showcasing Barratt in an artistic light.

Background on Bryan Ferry's Recent Projects

Since the release of Avonmore, Ferry has engaged in various cover projects and collaborations. Notably, he joined Todd Terje on a cover of Robert Palmer's 'Johnny and Mary,' featured in the final disc of Retrospective. Furthermore, the compilation's announcement included a cover of Bob Dylan's classic 'She Belongs to Me.'

Ferry's Collaboration with Amelia Barratt

Commenting on 'Star,' Ferry expressed enthusiasm about working with Barratt, whose talents as a painter and writer have impressed him. His statement highlighted their initial collaboration on an audiobook recording which sparked the idea for their musical partnership. Ferry revealed, 'I'm very excited about this new work—there's a lot more to come.'


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