Progressive Rock
Ozric Tentacles return with another excursion into their magical, luminous worlds, delivering another aural delight in the shape of «Lotus Unfolding», out 20 October through Kscope.
«Lotus Unfolding» is the new release from the UK-based instrumental intergalactic travellers Ozric Tentacles. Six new songs have been added to the Ozric universe, conceived, written and recorded at the band’s own «Blue Bubble» studio in Fife.
The album was recorded, written and produced during 2022–2023 by Ed Wynne, with a little extra sonic help from Silas. It was mastered by Adam Goodlet and illustrated with some intricately detailed, ethereal artwork from Steve McKeown and Sally Clark.
«Lotus Unfolding» is another sonically illustrated excursion through the musical realms the band have explored in their latest chapter. The album opener, «Storm In A Teacup», kicks things off in spectacular style, ranging across the realms of time and space with virtuosic poise and balance. It’s followed by the groove-driven «Deep Blue Shade», whose melodies come vividly to life thanks to Ed Wynne’s exquisite guitar touch. That’s quickly followed by the serene title track, as close to a musical yoga session for the hippocampus as you’ll ever experience.
Ozric Tentacles’ aural synapses ring out across the whole album, channelling the band’s boundless creativity and making «Lotus Unfolding» the perfect conduit between the spiritual and the physical. It’s an essential addition to the band’s catalogue.
Ed Wynne comments:
«The concept is, as ever, broad and open to interpretation, but basically it’s a sonically illustrated excursion through some of the musical realms we’ve found ourselves in during this era. Designed to lift and delight the senses, if needed — because if the day feels like an unfolding lotus, it’s probably going to be a good one!»
The line-up on «Lotus Unfolding» is Ed Wynne (guitars, synths and bass) and Silas Wynne (modular synth and keyboards). Alongside Ed and Silas are 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 digitally.