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Pitchblack Playback

Pitchblack Playback is a series of listening sessions inviting the music-loving public to hear upcoming album releases and classic LPs like never before.

But that’s not all. To ensure that there’s no distractions and that you're totally immersed in the music, our events are staged in the dark. It’s just you and the music.

Pitchblack Playback isn’t aimed at audiophiles; it’s simply for lovers of damn good music who still value the album as an artform and who want to hear their favourite records and exclusive first plays through the most immersive, detailed and visceral sound experience possible. You'll feel the bass in your body and hear details you never noticed before. Your hearing is heightened when your vision is cut off and it only serves to make the music feel more intense.

Once you’ve heard music like this, you’ll want to come back for more.

Thu, 22 Oct

Pitchblack Playback: Amy Winehouse 'Back To Black' (20th Anniversary)

Immerse yourself in an iconic double-bill of Amy Winehouse's stunning 'Back To Black' - celebrating its 20th anniversary - preceded by her gorgeous debut 'Frank'.. Hear these stunning albums played loud in uncompressed full-resolution audio on a powerful Gilda cinema sound system. No phones; no talking; no singing; no distractions; just you and the music. 25% of Pitchblack Playback's profits from this event go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which works to inspire children and young people to build their self-esteem and resilience. "This sounds great” — Rick Rubin "A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai "The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter "This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Ticket includes recycled cotton Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, GQ, Time Out, What Hi-Fi?, The Times, FT Weekend and BBC 6 Music. Duration: Frank (58 mins) Interval (10 mins) Back To Black (34 mins) *Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered*

Tue, 10 Nov

Pitchblack Mixtapes: A Jazz Odyssey

Come on a trip through sublime jazz from across the decades and throughout the cosmos in this bespoke listening journey in the dark curated by Pitchblack Playback founder Ben Gomori and the Pitchblack Playback community. Zone out to 60 minutes of carefully-selected and sequenced jazz greats played in uncompressed audio through our powerful cinema sound system. You are invited to suggest tracks for the mixtape to info@pitchblackplayback.com by October 23 for conclusion and you might hear your choice on the night. No phones; no talking; no signing; no distractions; just you and the music. "This sounds great” — Rick Rubin "A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai "The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter "This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Ticket includes recycled cotton Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, What Hi-Fi?, GQ, Time Out, FT Weekend and BBC 6 Music. Mixtape Duration: 60 minutes *Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered*

Wed, 18 Nov

Pitchblack Playback: Joni Mitchell 'Hejira' (50th Anniversary)

Immerse yourself in Joni's jazz opus at Pitchblack Playback's 50th anniversary listening session in the dark. Hear this stunning record played loud in uncompressed full-resolution audio through our powerful cinema sound system. No phones; no talking; no signing; no distractions; just you and the music. "This sounds great” — Rick Rubin "A fabulous idea" — Jay Kay, Jamiroquai "The optimal way to listen to an album" — Max Richter "This might just be my favourite new thing to do" — Nihal, BBC Radio 5 Live Ticket includes recycled cotton Pitchblack Playback eye mask for extra darkness. As recommended by The Guardian, What Hi-Fi?, GQ, Time Out, FT Weekend and BBC 6 Music. Album duration: 52 minutes *Please arrive by event start time as latecomers will not be admitted and refunds will not be offered*

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