Acclaimed British electronic music producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jon Hopkins.
List of Jon Hopkins's featurings
Coldplay, Brian Eno, King Creosote, Kylie Minogue & Kelly Lee Owens
Jon Hopkins's age
Jon Hopkins is currently 45 years old.
Jon Hopkins's country of origin
Jon Hopkins is from United Kingdom.
Jon Hopkins's real name
Jon Hopkins's real name is Jonathan Julian Hopkins.
The Success Story of Jon Hopkins
Who is Jon Hopkins?
Jon Hopkins is a British electronic music producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist. He has been lauded for his inventive production work and acclaimed live shows. He has released five solo albums and produced/co-produced four albums with artists such as Coldplay, Brian Eno, King Creosote, Kylie Minogue, and Kelly Lee Owens.
Early Life & Career
Hopkins was born in 1979 in Kingston upon Thames in England. He began his musical career as a keyboardist for Imogen Heap in the early 2000s. During this time he released his first two solo albums - Opalescent (2001) and Contact Note (2004). Following the releases of these two albums, he began to focus on producing and remixing other artists' music.
Collaborations & Awards
In 2008, he collaborated with Coldplay on their critically acclaimed album Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends which won a Grammy for Best Rock Album. He has also worked with Brian Eno on the album Small Craft on a Milk Sea (2010). Additionally, he has produced music for the award-winning films Monsters (2010) and The Lovely Bones (2009). In 2013, his fourth solo album Immunity won the coveted Ivor Novello Award for Album of the Year.
Most Recent Work
Most recently, Hopkins released Singularity in 2018. This album was inspired by his own journey of personal growth and development over the past few years. The album incorporates influences from classical music, ambient music, techno and IDM which creates a sound that is both experimental yet accessible. Singularity was well-received by critics and fans alike.
Conclusion
Jon Hopkins is an incredibly talented electronic musician who has had a prolific career in the music industry. His work has been acclaimed by critics and audiences alike and has earned him numerous awards. His ability to combine different genres of music together makes him stand out from other producers in the industry.
