Flight

8 reviews

8 reviews

Flight is a unique Kontakt instrument born from a fleeting moment in nature.

One afternoon I heard an extraordinary sound outside my studio - the unmistakable rush of tens of thousands of birds. Grabbing my field recorder, I stepped outside to discover a vast gathering of starlings covering the ground.

Moments later they lifted into the sky all at once, forming the breathtaking aerial dance known as a murmuration. It was one of the most spectacular sights and sounds I’ve ever experienced.

Back in the studio, I was amazed by how beautifully the recording had captured the moment. That single field recording became the foundation for Flight.

The instrument features three elements. Holding C1 triggers the original murmuration recording, allowing you to hear the sweeping motion of the birds as they shift direction in the sky. Alongside this are two additional playable layers, created by shaping and transforming fragments of the recording inside Kontakt to produce rich, expressive textures inspired by the sound of flight.

Flight captures a rare natural phenomenon and transforms it into an evocative instrument for composers.