22/03/2026
Over the past six months, Snarky Puppy and Metropole Orkest have been unveiling videos from the hugely ambitious and magical sessions that produced their new album, ‘Somni’, conducted by Jules Buckley.
Spanning 70 minutes and featuring an extraordinary 74 musicians, Somni is an expansive instrumental work built around the theme of dreams. It moves effortlessly between cinematic power and quieter, contemplative moments, showcasing Snarky Puppy’s trademark intricacy, nuance, and musical dexterity.
Throughout the sessions, a one-of-a-kind Rhodes MK8, with custom black keybed and mint turquoise hood, played by Justin Stanton, weaves seamlessly through the huge ensemble of musicians. In select moments, Stanton brings the instrument into clear focus - most memorably as the very first and final notes of the 8-minute epic Waves Upon Waves.
Watch the full track, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0GB_r-0J80