OZRIC TENTACLES UNVEIL VISUALISER FOR TITLE TRACK ‘LOTUS UNFOLDING’
Having returned with their announcement of their new
album previously, fans at long last can hear the first sample of what to expect
on the up-coming Ozric Tentacles release ‘Lotus
Unfolding’.
Today the band have made available a beautiful
visualiser that takes us inside the world of ‘Lotus Unfolding’. Created by
Matthew Vickerstaff ( Facebook / Instagram ),
the video brings the psychedelic album art to life as we’re transported into
the wormhole of the magical realm of OzricTentacles sonic
creations.
Musically the track brings signature elements of the
band’s sound to the forefront. Opening with the ethereal chimes and flutes as
we’re slowly transported into the sonic oasis of Lotus Unfolding, we’re treated
to beautiful acoustic passages before electronics open up for a cathartic
guitar solo bringing the song to a musical crescendo before slowly returning
back to the realms of consciousness as the song dissipates. Put simply, it’s a
trip!
The album was recorded, written and produced in their
own Blue Bubble studio in Fife during 2022 – 2023 by Ed Wynne with a little
sonic help from Silas. Mastered by Adam Goodlet and illustrated with some
nicely detailed ethereal artwork by Steve McKeown and Sally Clark.
Ozric Tentacles’ aural
synapses buzz throughout the album to channel the band’s limitless creativity,
making Lotus Unfolding the
perfect conduit of the spiritual and the physical. It’s an essential
addition to the band’s catalogue.
Lotus Unfolding is another sonically
illustrated excursion through the musical realms the band have explored in
their latest chapter. Album opener ‘Storm In A Teacup’ kicks the album off
in spectacular style traversing the realms of time and space with flair and
virtuosic poise. It’s followed by the groove driven ‘Deep Blue Shade’, whose
melodies are vividly brought to life by trademark Ed Wynne exquisite guitar
playing. This is swiftly accompanied by the serene title track - as close to a
musical yoga session at the centre of the hippocampus you’ll ever
experience.
Lotus Unfolding line up consists of Ed Wynne (Guitars,
Synth and Bass) and Silas Wynne (Modular Synth and Keyboards) . Alongside Ed
and Silas is Brandi Wynne (bass), Saskia Maxwell (Flute), Tim Wallander (Drums)
and Paul Hankin (Percussion).
Lotus Unfolding will be available on CD Digipak,
Limited Marble LP with limited die cut sleeve, Blue LP also with limited die
cut sleeve, Black LP and available digitally.
Preorder HERE https://ozrictentacles.lnk.to/Lotus_Unfolding
Coming up shortly, Ozric Tentacles will
be bringing their signature brand of tripped out instrumental Rock to the
masses alongside label mates Gong in November for an extensive UK tour that
will pick back up in March of 2024, suitably titled ‘The Last Blast
Tour’.
Pick up tickets here: https://ozrics.com/live-shows/
UK TOUR W/ GONG –
NOVEMBER 2023
17th November – Oxford,
O2 Academy2
18th November – London,
O2 Forum with The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
19th November – Manchester,
O2 Ritz
20th November – Sheffield,
O2 Academy2
21st November – Colchester,
Arts Centre
23rd November – Northampton,
Roadmenders
24th November - Bristol,
O2 Academy
25th November – Gloucester,
Guildhall
26th November – Birmingham,
O2 Academy2
28th November – Brighton,
Chalk
29th November – Norwich,
Epic Studios
30th November – Bournemouth,
O2 Academy
1st December – From,
Cheese & Grain
2nd December – Liverpool,
O2 Academy
UK TOUR W/ GONG– MARCH 2024
7th March - Exeter, The Phoenix
8th March - Falmouth, Princess Pavilion
9th March - Lyme Regis, Marine Theatre
10th March - Cardiff, The Globe
11th March – Swansea, Patti Pavilion
13th March – Southampton, The 1865
14th March – Margate, Dreamland
15th March – Hull, The Welly
16th March – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
17th March – Stockton-on-Tees, Georgian
Theatre
18th March – Lincoln, Engine Shed
20th March – Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
21st March – Newcastle, University
22nd March – Glasgow, St. Luke’s
23rd March – Edinburgh, Summerhall
About Ozric Tentacles:
One of the most influential bands to emerge from the
UK’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge
Free Fesetival 1983, going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and
other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the
Ozrics’ uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock,
psychedelia and dance music culture.
Ozric Tentacles online:
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https://www.instagram.com/ozrictentaclesofficial/
https://twitter.com/OZRICSOFFICIAL
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ozric-tentacles/464266722
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Iv00ucAIqr5KVS7bXGFa9