Drawing from chillwave, trance, ambient, and techno influences, Blessed and Highly Damaged is the alias of recording artist Dustin Hunter. This musical endeavor encompasses instrumental compositions as well as tracks featuring the collaborative contributions of guest vocalists. Follow and stream on Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube, Apple, Amazon, and Instagram.
Releases
Note. All music is available by album/release title in the music store. If you have any questions about where to listen to my music, please contact me through this form or send me an email.
Plush (Redux + Remixed)
EDM, Trance
Releasing 25 Aug 2023
Purchase the single.
Blossom from the Vine
Ambient
Released 26 May 2023
Honey from the Flower
Ambient
Released 27 May 2022
04R4
Ambient
Released 22 May 2020
To Whom It May Concern
Electronica
Released 1 May 2020
Gardens of Green
Electronica
Released 20 July 2018
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Retro, Synth pop, Chill-out
Released 31 Aug 2010
Yellow
Electronica, Experimental
Released 23 Feb 2001
Deep
Electronica, Chill-out
Released 27 Oct 2000
Bio
In 1998, the concept of Blessed and Highly Damaged came into being as a platform for me to delve into songwriting during a period when I was hesitant to record my own voice, particularly my singing voice. My understanding of music theory was minimal—I lacked any grasp of keys, chords, or harmonies. Consequently, my initial creations were fashioned by piecing together drum samples and individual notes that I captured from a 49-key keyboard (the name of which escapes my memory). Armed with these tools and the desire to express myself through rhythm and sound (as well as a PC running Windows 95), I embarked on a journey of exploration.
As I grew more at ease with my singing voice, I ventured into recording lyrical music under my own name, which had always been my ultimate aspiration. Nevertheless, in moments when I sought solace or to unwind through creativity, I instinctively gravitated towards crafting instrumental compositions—and in 2022, while recovering from an especially demanding new wave musical project, I unexpectedly released an album of solo-piano pieces under Dustin Hunter predictively titled, Here Comes the Transition. This album reignited my passion for creating music without lyrics and set off a chain of ambient singles indented for relaxation and meditation. As a result of this sequence of events, I found myself compelled to revisit the instrumental pieces I had created many years ago, and in the summer of 2023, I began embarking on a journey of remastering and releasing my original albums, EPs, and singles from 2000 onward.
As the decade progresses and my journey as both Blessed and Highly Damaged continues, there are moments when I struggle to put my thoughts into words, and there are also times when I prefer the beauty of sound unburdened by language. Nevertheless, my desire to communicate through creativity endures. Therefore, whether I’m conveying my thoughts through the voice of another or embracing the telepathy of a wordless soundscape, Blessed and Highly Damaged remains an integral part of my expression; it is an invitation to dance, an offering of communion, and a call to embark on this journey of exploration.
