Fred again..

Fred again.. - Actual Life Piano Live 20th November 2024 on Atlantic (IRL003) strips the producer's emotionally charged, sample-based electronic world down to solo piano and the quiet of the room. Recorded live and issued as a limited Magnolia-coloured LP for RSD Black Friday, the record reimagines key themes from the Actual Life series as fragile, intimate instrumentals. Without beats and vocal chops, the melodies and harmonic progressions come into sharper focus, revealing how strong the songwriting is beneath the production. You hear fingers on keys, pedal noise and little imperfections that give the performance a human, vulnerable quality - exactly the kind of detail that vinyl reproduces beautifully. It's an essential piece for fans who want to experience Fred's material in a more contemplative, "classical" frame, and a gorgeous, late-night listen even if you've never stepped into a club.