Description
01 Orpheus / 06:21.32
02 Bring Eurydice Back / 09:02.52
03 Sirens Call / 08:10.57
04 The Shattered Lyre / 07:34.07
05 The Phantom Symphony / 09:57.62
06 Maestro Of The Underworld / 08:22.50
07 Leviathan / 29:01.23
A unique collaboration between American Paul Ellis and Danish Per Thomhav (Synth replicants) with the project “Orpheus” –
an electronic music collaboration with roots back to the Berlin School genre.
Have a glimps here at this great new release.
American Paul Ellis is a familiar name to followers of Groove Unlimited. A number of albums have been released over the years, both solo projects and with other artists. Paul has a unique ability to combine analog and digital synths, sequencers, sound effects and rhythms for his impressive soundscapes. And the roots go all the way back to the Berlin School genre.
Danish Per Thomhav also has a number of releases behind him since 2019, which was the year he founded “Synth replicants”. He also finds inspiration for his music in the old roots such as Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze Schmoelling and others. And he too uses a plethora of instruments, analog and digital, for his parts of the music.
Paul Ellis and Per Thomav’s Orpheus transports listeners to a realm of ethereal beauty and haunting melancholy. Inspired by the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, the album weaves a sonic tapestry that mirrors the ancient tales. Ethereal synths and haunting melodies create a dark and atmospheric soundscape, reminiscent of the shadowy depths of the underworld. As the album progresses, the music becomes increasingly introspective and emotional, reflecting Orpheus’s longing for his lost love. Orpheus showcases the talents of Paul Ellis and Per Thomav. Fans of electronic music will find this album to be a captivating and unforgettable listening experience
Bert Strolenberg – www.SonicImmersion.org –
I reckon many fans of contemporary Berlin School style will absolutely embrace the sparkling outcome of Ellis & Thomhav’s collaborative “Orpheus”. It’s a concept album painting strong, in-depth atmospheres through lovely sequenced parts dressed with assortments of ethereal, melancholic soundscapes and vibrant textures.
The very-well engineered music contains fat, thick layers of quite darkening sound mingled with subtle elements carefully implemented throughout the full, quite immersive but always captivating sound design. As the release tear-sheet already states, the music becomes increasingly introspective and emotional as the album progresses. It all culminates in an infectious, wonderful manner on the final track “Leviathan”, a stunning 29-minute rollercoaster through a haunting underworld from start to finish. Impressive, guys!