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Ed Sheeran has just released his new album called "Play." He says this project helped him rediscover the joy of making fun music again. The album draws inspiration from Indian, Persian, and Irish folk traditions. Sheeran hopes listeners feel the same positive energy he felt while creating it.

Key Points: Ed Sheeran Releases New Album Play After Mathematics Series

  • Album explores global sounds from Indian and Persian cultures
  • Sheeran calls it the polar opposite of his heavy Subtract record
  • Celebrates love, life, creativity, and technicolour themes
  • Features collaborations with talented global producers and musicians
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Ed Sheeran releases his new album Play: 'It made me fall in love with fun again'

Ed Sheeran drops his vibrant new album "Play," blending global sounds and celebrating creativity. He says it made him fall in love with fun again.

"Play is the album that’s made me fall in love with fun again. - Ed Sheeran"

Los Angeles, Sep 12

After successfully wrapping up his Mathematics series, English singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran has released his new album titled "Play".

For this latest venture, Ed has explored new musical ground by collaborating with producers and musicians from across the globe.

Taking inspiration from his exposure to Indian and Persian musical cultures and their connections to the Irish folk tradition Ed grew up with, he has explored a borderless musical language, giving the album a distinctive edge.

Talking about his latest musical venture, Ed wrote a note on social media. He revealed that the album made him fall in love with fun all over again.

"Play is the album that’s made me fall in love with fun again. Writing and recording Subtract was so cathartic but also so heavy. Going into Stereo after Mathematics ended I wanted to start with the polar opposite. Play celebrates love, life, culture, exploring, creativity and technicolour.," he penned.

Sharing his experience of working on "Play", he added, "I’ve loved making this record and the last 6 months have been just what I needed to get back into the swing of things - to reheat my love for pop, and popping up. It’s an album I’m immensely proud of, and just makes me feel good."

Hoping that the album strikes a chord with the listeners, the 'Shape of You' singer said, "I hope it does the same for you. Thank you to all my insanely talented collaborators, and all the fans along the journey who have been at all our pop ups. More to come. Play is out now, lemme know in the comments what your fav song is x"

Praising the album, a cybercitizen commented, "i love sapphire but symmetry and in other words are my new favs @teddysphotos."

Another one penned, "I can't choose yet... I'm listening on repeat to decide wich ones I connect with the most."

The third comment read, "I love it SO much! What a masterpiece".

- IANS

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Rohit P
Finally some global recognition for Indian music traditions! Hope he collaborates with Indian artists like AR Rahman or Shankar Mahadevan in future projects.
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Sarah B
Listening to it right now! The fusion of Irish folk with Eastern sounds is actually quite refreshing. "Symmetry" is definitely my favorite so far.
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the cultural fusion attempt, I hope the Indian elements are represented authentically and not just as exotic flavoring. Looking forward to giving it a proper listen!
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Nisha Z
Ed Sheeran always delivers! His music has been the soundtrack to so many college memories. Excited to add this new album to my playlist during my Mumbai commute tomorrow 🎧
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Michael C
The man just doesn't miss! After Mathematics, I was wondering what direction he'd take. This sounds like a perfect evolution of his sound while staying true to what makes him special.

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