The recording also showcases an artist who has a masterly control over the atmosphere he creates, whether on the meditative 'Shortline' or the continually escalating drama of 'The Water.' Hymnal and hypnotic, 'Howling' proves to be a highlight it infuses the vast venue with the intimacy that's become a hallmark of RY X's finest work.

As with much of the set, it uses the original song as a springboard for something far more expansive. It was a special, once-in-a-lifetime event that has been documented in RY X's album Live at the Royal Albert Hall.Īfter the opening strings and applause that herald 'Sweat,' RY X's voice emerges raw and vulnerable before the music that surrounds him flourishes into a crescendo of stirring strings, mournful horns and minimalist beats. Not only was he performing in one of the most historic and dazzling venues in the world, but his tremulous voice and stark emotional songwriting was complemented by the London Contemporary Orchestra. In October 2019, Australian alternative artist RY X stepped on stage at the Royal Albert Hall and completed a lifetime ambition.

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