Matmos explore the power of darkness

Can you use sensory deprivation to explore ESP? And then make music from the process? My band found out"Dim all the lights sweet darling/ Cause tonight it's all the way." Donna Summer's lyrics don't just make for a killer disco hook – they also consolidate a long-established link between darkness and erotic invitation. Turning down the lights tends to be associated with turning up the heat. Darkness conveys mystery, but also the promise of intimacy and connection. What if we took Donna's direc...

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