Question 1

True or false: Floating Points collaborated with Pharoah Sanders on the critically acclaimed album 'Promises'.

Accepted Answer

True. Released in 2021, 'Promises' featured the late jazz legend Pharoah Sanders and the London Symphony Orchestra.

Question 2

True or false: Floating Points' debut album 'Elaenia' was entirely composed using modular synthesizers.

Accepted Answer

False. 'Elaenia' used a mix of analog synths, live instruments, and a full orchestra; not purely modular.

Question 3

True or false: Floating Points' track 'Silhouette' was written entirely using a single vintage Fairlight CMI sampler.

Accepted Answer

False. The track was created using a self-generating patch on a Buchla modular synthesizer, not a Fairlight CMI.

Question 4

True or false: Floating Points' real name is Sam Shepherd, and he holds a PhD in neuroscience.

Accepted Answer

True. Sam Shepherd earned a PhD in neuroscience from University College London, studying the effects of music on the brain.

Question 5

True or false: Floating Points founded the record label 'Melodies International' to reissue rare funk and disco tracks.

Accepted Answer

True. Launched in 2016, the label focuses on obscure 45s and archival gems from the 1970s and 80s.

Question 6

True or false: Floating Points once performed a live set on the International Space Station.

Accepted Answer

False. No electronic musician has performed live from space; this is a common sci-fi myth.

Question 7

True or false: He once remixed a track by classical composer John Cage using only field recordings.

Accepted Answer

True. In 2018, he created a rework of Cage's '4'33"' using environmental sounds for a charity compilation.

Question 8

True or false: Floating Points' set at Glastonbury 2023 featured a full 40-piece orchestra.

Accepted Answer

False. Floating Points’ Glastonbury 2023 set was an electronic DJ/live set without an orchestra. The orchestral performances were part of his 'Promises' project concerts held at other venues.

Floating Points Trivia Questions