Immersed in synth experiments, field recordings and ambient sound, the electronic music of Hinako Omori represents crossover (classical to pop, electronica to vocal) and creative applications of tech. A modern example of composing and collaborating for today's students? Dale Wills catches up with the London-based composer to learn more.
 Hinako Omori at the 2022 Pitchfork Festival, London
Hinako Omori at the 2022 Pitchfork Festival, London - Courtesy of Sam Huddleston / @SAMHUDDLESTONXP

A blank sheet of paper; a silent space. For creators, these can be the scariest things in the world. For Hinako Omori, these seem to be the tools of her sumptuous sonic trade.

Omori is one of those rare creators who defies any attempt at classification. Equally at home on Radio 1 or Radio 3, she has appeared as a keyboard player, pianist and synth programmer for the likes of Ed O'Brien, KT Tunstall, Kae Tempest, James Bay and Ellie Goulding. Her solo project has emerged organically from this world, taking in everything from ambient whispers of synth-based sound design to orchestral scoring.

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