Peter Gabriel releases a new track, I Belong to the Sky, from his forthcoming album o/i, with Bright-Side mixing by Mark Spike Stent and a Dark-Side mix planned for the next new moon.

The song centers on the idea that reality is malleable and that strong visualizations can influence materialization, while exploring how dreams detach and reconfigure.

Gabriel notes the track evolved over time, having been considered for the i/o project and becoming one of his favourites.

Drums anchor the piece, providing a steady reference amid shifting dynamics.

The inception drew from a timpani tom-tom pattern inspired by Jazz on a Summer's Day and drummer Chico Hamilton, shaping a calm, hypnotic mood.

Gabriel explains the song took time to grow, with the hypnotic mood rooted in that timpani tom-tom pattern.

The track originated from that rhythmic idea and helped establish its overall mood.

The track marks a slight departure for the album, blending jazz-inflected vocal delivery with a groove-oriented vibe rather than a typical upbeat dance tune.

The seven-minute piece is described as spellbinding with dreamy, surreal instrumentation and imagery hinting at non-material realms.

Gabriel praises the musicians, especially Manu Katché, for driving the performance and letting the band improvise.

The collaborative process is emphasized, highlighting how the musicians and the groove steer the track.

Critics describe the song as a slow burn with a looping, non-linear structure and an open-ended outro.