After a summer of anticipation (and an iPad commercial, to boot), we finally got our hands on Chilly Gonzales’ Ivory Tower. Produced by electro heavyweight Boys Noize, Ivory Tower is hands-down one of the most unique and original albums I’ve ever heard. A classically-trained Pianist, Gonzales is no stranger to the world of collaboration, having worked with Peaches, Jamie Lidell, and Feist. Though the two artists come from opposite ends of the musical spectrum, the convergence of their distinct styles has resulted in a truly epic album.

And it doesn’t stop there. Ivory Tower is also the title of the accompanying film directed by Adam Traynor and starring Gonzales, Tiga and Peaches. For a preview of the film, watch the music video for “I Am Europe” below, and be sure to check out the sneak preview (and only scheduled NYC showing) of Ivory Tower at the Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn on September 21, during which Gonzales will perform a 30-minute solo show [tickets].

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The video for “I Am Europe”, the lead single from Chilly Gonzales’ highly-anticipated upcoming album, Ivory Tower, hit the interwebs yesterday, giving us an exciting glimpse of Gonzales’ collaboration with DJ/producer Boys Noize. The seemingly unlikely partnership has spawned a truly unique sound, blending Gonzales’ piano playing and trademark spoken word with a stripped-down version of Boys Noize’s electro beats.

Click through to watch the video, which not only has a fantastic concept, but also features a hilarious appearance by Tiga.

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