Le soleil... by IO

"Autour de la Lune", Jules Verne's 1869 science fiction masterpiece, is the sequel to "From the Earth to the Moon". Illustrated by Émile-Antoine Bayard with innovative woodcut images, the first to depict scientifically based space travel. IO masterfully integrates 20 of Bayard's iconic illustrations into 20 dark ambient compositions, each a haunting exploration of the unknown.

Dark soundscapes intertwine with bright, atmospheric textures to create an immersive listening experience. The resulting albums transport listeners to the eerie tranquility of lunar landscapes, punctuated by the eerie drone of synthesizers and glitch effects, added to a noisy soundscape that creates a sci-fi atmosphere.

Through the fusion of sound and image, "Around the Moon" becomes a multi-sensory odyssey through the realms of science fiction and sound art, inviting audiences to explore the furthest reaches of imagination and possibility.

Autour de la Lune is a project by sound and visual artist IO inspired by and dedicated to the work of the same name by Jules Verne and the woodcuts by Émile-Antoine Bayard that illustrate the tale.