“Music is Invisible” Gets Melted

Frankie Hollywood here and what an incredible night on MELTED as we were joined by John von Seggern for a deep dive into the life, music, and lasting influence of the late ambient pioneer Jon Hassell—plus a look inside Music Is Invisible, the final chapter of Hassell’s Pentimento Trilogy.

Listen to the On-Demand Recording with Special Guest: John von Seggern

Inside the Conversation

The Legacy of Jon Hassell

• Collaborating with a Visionary John von Seggern joined us in the studio to reflect on his years creating music alongside Jon Hassell, offering personal insights into Jon’s unique ability to blend sound, space, and atmosphere.
• Featured Tracks During the broadcast, we spun “Blue Ba-Ya,” “Broadway Boogie-Woogie,” and “Club Gris-Gris.”

Music Is Invisible and the Pentimento Trilogy

• The Final London Performance Music Is Invisible captures Jon Hassell’s final live concert in London, performed alongside John von Seggern and Rick Cox.
• Completing the Trilogy Releasing October 2, 2026, this final installment follows Listening To Pictures and Seeing Through Sound to complete the Pentimento Trilogy—offering a powerful retrospective on Hassell’s evolving musical vision. Order or stream Music Is Invisible (Pentimento Volume Three).

Connect with the Guests & Music

• Discover more work from collaborator John von Seggern.
• Learn more about the life and discography of Jon Hassell.

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