When the analog warmth of vinyl collides with digital innovation, you get a truly collectible fusion of music, art, and algorithmic design
On April 25th, a beautifully experimental cross-medium collaboration will come to life with the release of Pacific Spirit, a generative art and vinyl fusion from visual artist and friend of NFTCulture, Emily Nicoll (@enicoll) and Canadian electronic music producer 747 (Ryan Chan). Hosted on Art Blocks Studio, this drop fuses code, sound, and physical media—resulting in a collection that’s as tactile as it is collectible.
Every NFT minted will serve as the unique vinyl sleeve for Pacific Spirit, the forthcoming 2×12” album from 747. That’s right: collectors not only receive a one-of-a-kind generative artwork, but also a matching physical record featuring that exact artwork as its cover. This isn’t just another digital drop—it’s a multimedia experience and a love letter to analog culture through the lens of blockchain innovation.
The Sonic Landscape: 747’s Pacific Spirit
Known for his signature acid techno (most notably Aurora Centralis), 747 is a pillar of the global underground, delivering emotionally rich electronic music with analog heart. With Pacific Spirit, his second studio album released via Aquaregia, 747 moves into fluid, dreamy territory, incorporating jungle breaks, ambient textures, and intricate rhythmic design.
The album’s name and tone are drawn from the natural world and urban edge of British Columbia, particularly the west side of Vancouver where 747 grew up. That emotional geography becomes the bedrock for the visuals—artworks that feel like they were listened into existence.
1950s tech meets 2025 tech
often we take technology so far it loses the original essence of the medium. in the era of music streaming & a-la-carte listening, songwriters have adapted to that behavior to the detriment of the craft. sometimes we must go backwards to move forward https://t.co/P13TCRHvpN
— 747 (@RChan747) April 15, 2025
Code as Canvas: Enicoll’s Generative Vision
Our community knows and loves @enicoll for her thoughtful, emotionally resonant work—and this marks her first foray into on-chain generative art. Built in p5.js, her algorithm weaves together hand-drawn aesthetics, wave-inspired motion, and typographic fragments into pieces that echo both sonic energy and landscape memory.
Visual Highlights:
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Stroke forms that channel the energy of audio waveforms
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Lettering from “PACIFIC SPIRIT” and “747,” scribbled in system fonts and hand styles
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Color palettes grounded in British Columbia geography:
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Pacific Spirit – Skyline and sea (default, ~50%)
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Camosun Bog – Earthy wetlands
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Sea to Sky – Pastel blues and high-altitude calm
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Second Narrows – Industrial greys with tension
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Layout Modes:
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Wave – Most common (~40%), echoing both water and sound
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Scatter, Radial, Grid, Concentric – Each with its own rhythm and compositional logic
One ultra-fun trait, dubbed “acid”, appears in just 3.03% of pieces and features smiley faces as a playful nod to the Roland TB-303—the beating heart of acid music.
Mint One, Get One: Digital Art + Physical Vinyl
Each minted artwork comes with a 2×12″ vinyl copy of the Pacific Spirit album, printed with the artwork you minted as the record sleeve. This creates a personal, tangible bond between the collector and the artist—a fusion of code, identity, and sound.
Any unminted pieces (up to 300 total) will be printed and shipped to record shops around the world through Triple Vision Record Distribution, expanding the reach of this generative series far beyond the blockchain.
Art Blocks Meets Aquaregia: New Frontiers in Art & Music
With Art Blocks providing the technical infrastructure and Aquaregia setting the sonic tone, this drop hits at the sweet spot of innovation and emotional storytelling. It’s a pioneering model for what’s possible when blockchain technology meets physical art forms—and it shows how generative art can evolve into something personal, playable, and permanent.
TL;DR:
Pacific Spirit is a generative art and vinyl collaboration by music producer 747 and NFTCulture’s friend Emily Nicoll, releasing April 25 on Art Blocks. Each NFT also serves as the cover for a 2×12” vinyl copy of the album—shipped directly to collectors. It’s a code-based reflection of acid-infused electronica and BC landscapes, packed with rare traits and built-in nostalgia.
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