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Abbey Road Studios Collaborates with Jon Hopkins: "Their work is nothing short of remarkable"

Polestar debuts Abbey Road Studios Mode in Polestar 3, an innovative in-car audio setting jointly created by Abbey Road and Bowers & Wilkins. To mark the occasion, Grammy-nominated artist Jon Hopkins was invited to the iconic NW8 studios to produce fresh music for the forthcoming over-the-air...

Abbey Road Studios Collaborates with Jon Hopkins: Remarkable Achievements Celebrated
Abbey Road Studios Collaborates with Jon Hopkins: Remarkable Achievements Celebrated

Abbey Road Studios Collaborates with Jon Hopkins: "Their work is nothing short of remarkable"

The Polestar 3, the latest electric SUV from the Swedish automaker, is making waves in the automotive industry with its unique collaboration with Abbey Road Studios and Bowers & Wilkins. This partnership has resulted in the exclusive integration of Abbey Road Studios Mode, offering an unparalleled in-car listening experience.

Abbey Road Studios Mode, co-developed by Abbey Road Studios and Bowers & Wilkins, is available exclusively with the Bowers & Wilkins audio system in the Polestar 3. The sound mode captures the essence of Abbey Road Studios, one of the most famous recording studios in the world, and offers a new era of in-car listening experiences, combining studio-quality sound with cutting-edge technology.

The collaboration saw artists like Jon Hopkins and rising jazz star corto.alto work in Abbey Road Studio Two to reimagine tracks and showcase the unique sonic characteristics of the new in-car listening experience. Grammy-nominated Jon Hopkins, known for merging experimentation with emotional nuance in his compositions, was invited to create new music for the latest over-the-air music update in Polestar 3.

Abbey Road Studios Mode offers four unique presets: Intimate, Expansive, Open, and Energised. The track for the Intimate preset evokes the quiet and private feeling of being in one of Abbey Road's control rooms, while the track for the Expansive preset captures the sound of Studio Two at Abbey Road Studios.

Jon Hopkins felt fortunate to work on this project in one of the most famous rooms in music, Abbey Road's Studio Two. He created two new tracks for the Intimate and Expansive presets in Abbey Road Studios Mode. corto.alto, a rising jazz star, spent a day at Abbey Road Studio Two to reimagine two of his most impactful tracks for the new Abbey Road Studios Mode in Polestar 3. He expressed his excitement about the new in-car listening experience, calling it "so cool".

The Polestar 3 offers a premium driving experience with its exclusive partnership with Abbey Road Studios and Bowers & Wilkins for the Abbey Road Studios Mode. The sound system, integrated with Abbey Road Studios Mode, provides users with a producer mode for granular customisation of their audio experience.

The launch of Abbey Road Studios Mode in Polestar 3 marks a significant step forward in in-car listening experiences, blending the magic of studio-quality sound with the modernity of advanced technology. Drivers can now enjoy their favourite music like never before, immersed in the legendary sound of Abbey Road Studios.

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