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Hyperion

Gesaffelstein · 2019

40 min · 10 tracks · classical · synth-pop · EDM

Dark, pulsating beats intertwine with haunting melodies, crafting an atmosphere both exhilarating and introspective.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pulsating beats throughout
  • introspective moments of tension
  • exhilarating yet haunting atmosphere
  • evening immersion in sound
  • dark themes for reflective moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party energy
  • prefer quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Strong release after a long gap, showing continued vitality in his sound.
Themes
dark dancefloor energy· neon-lit introspection· love and loss narratives
Career context
Released in January 2019, 'Hyperion' is Gesaffelstein's first album since his acclaimed debut 'Aleph' in 2013. After gaining international recognition for his production work and collaborations with artists like The Weeknd, this album marked a significant return to form, showcasing his evolution as a producer and artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Project Pitchfork· Flo Rida· Saori@destiny
If this clicks, go next to
Aleph(album) — It contrasts the dark tones of Hyperion with earlier, rawer electronic vibes.
Sounds like this from elsewhere
OutRun by Kavinsky — Shares dark, pulsating beats with a cinematic, urban atmosphere and introspective melodies.
The Social Network by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross — Crafts a similarly haunting soundscape blending electronic textures with emotional depth.
Space Is Only Noise by Nicolas Jaar — Explores urban desolation and nighttime euphoria through intricate electronic sound design and mood.

Tracklist

New here? Start with "Hyperion".

  • 1 Hyperion Start here 2:53
  • 2 Reset 3:25
  • 3 Lost in the Fire 3:22
  • 4 Ever Now 1:38
  • 5 Blast Off 3:55
  • 6 So Bad 3:36
  • 7 Forever 4:31
  • 8 Vortex 2:37
  • 9 Memora 3:37
  • 10 Humanity Gone 10:42

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Gesaffelstein's catalog. Strong release after a long gap, showing continued vitality in his sound.

Aleph(album)
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Aleph(album)

2013

It contrasts the dark tones of Hyperion with earlier, rawer electronic vibes.
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Aleph(album)

2013
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