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Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore Release 'Tragic Magic' Album

1/17/2026

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Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore recorded Tragic Magic in Paris over nine days, using instruments from the Musée de la Musique.
The project reflects their deep friendship and shared vision, described as musical telepathy.
The album contains seven tracks blending ambient and experimental sounds, with Barwick's ethereal vocals and Lattimore's harp.
The opener "Perpetual Adoration" is contemplative, while "Melted Moon" addresses the emotional impact of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

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Story summary

Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore recorded Tragic Magic in Paris over nine days, using instruments from the Musée de la Musique.
The project reflects their deep friendship and shared vision, described as musical telepathy.
The album contains seven tracks blending ambient and experimental sounds, with Barwick's ethereal vocals and Lattimore's harp.
The opener "Perpetual Adoration" is contemplative, while "Melted Moon" addresses the emotional impact of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.