Blind Tendril - α /alpha/ (2021) [Full Album]

Tracklist:
00:00:00 - Dead Tree
00:06:14 - Idiotsyncracy
00:11:30 - Genetic Freaks
00:16:30 - Down Below
00:25:29 - Νόστος (Nóstos)
00:31:33 - Hollow Icon
00:35:34 - Hanging By A Thread (feat. Björn Strid)
00:41:27 - Brace
00:47:28 - Σώμα (Sóma)
00:54:42 - Death-Washed
01:03:16 - The Machine

Notes:
"The title of our debut album α means ‘first’ and is pronounced ‘alpha’. It is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and is used both as a letter, but also numerically to indicate the number 1.
The project started in November of 2020, amidst the pandemic, and took nearly 10 months to complete. As the studios remained closed the decision was made to do all the recording remotely. As soon as one song had been recorded it would be sent off to be mixed. That way each song was given individual attention and had space to develop its own character.
Drawing from various musical influences, both international and Greek, all kinds of sounds, instruments and techniques were incorporated into the album.
Ranging from ethereal female vocals, harmonies, polyphonic vocal techniques to heavier raspy male vocals, we tried to bring as much diversity to the vocals as we could. It is within this framework that we sought out and collaborated with Björn Strid (Soilwork, The Night Flight Orchestra), which added a vocal style that is completely out of our range…and out of this world!
The lyrics are a combination of our socio-political angst and storytelling traditions, weaving a plot for each song … always through fuzzy and distorted filters.
In an attempt to further enhance the individuality of each song, layers of sounds were created through additional instruments, be they percussive or stringed. A thelevi shaker, a tambourine, bongos, a cowbell and hand twist drums found their way into the songs. Acoustic guitars are often hidden in the background, while sometimes a Persian sehtar, a piano, an organ and even a synthesizer take centre stage.
To amplify the psychedelic element, sounds were manipulated through various effects, such as delay, phaser and pitch shifter. The intention is to bring awareness to the sense of dimension through the movement of sounds in the stereo field in order to create aural stimulation and take the listener on a journey through an auditory labyrinth.
Ultimately, just like most of the bands out there, our aim is to create good music! "

Credits:
Dimitris Samaras: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Additional Instruments
Max Saidi: Drums
Kassandra Moutzouki-Samara: Additional Vocals
Björn Strid: Vocals on ‘Hanging By A Thread’
Achilleas Kalantzis: Manipulation of Sound & Audio Psychedelism

Music/Lyrics by Dimitris Samaras

Produced by Dimitris Samaras
Mixed & Mastered by Achilleas Kalantzis at Suncord Audiolab
Band Logo & Moon-Sun Symbols by Sebastian Jerke
Main Artwork by MontDoom Design & Illustration
Art Layout by Tomek Adamski (Tazma Studios)

Support the artist if you like what you hear!
https://blindtendril.bandcamp.com/album/-
https://www.facebook.com/BlindTendril
https://blindtendril.com

Enjoy my fellow travelers,
Morphy. /by request/

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