Austrian instrumental psych/space/jam rock act Illusions Of An Orange released their new album »Threads Of Eternal Creation«

Vienna, Austria based instrumental psych/space/jam rock act Illusions Of An Orange stream their new album, »Threads Of Eternal Creation«, which was just released on August 24th, 2024.

Tracklist:
01. Loom of Eternity
02. Nebulae Nexus
03. Ecliptic Ascendance

In the boundless reaches of the Orangeverse, a mystical being known as the Astral Weaver emerges. This enigmatic figure, part sage and part wanderer, possesses the extraordinary ability to weave the very fabric of reality with threads of light and sound. Each thread tells a tale, capturing moments of cosmic significance and personal transformation, creating a tapestry that spans the multiverse.

The Astral Weaver is a benevolent being, a master of creation and manipulation. However, their power comes with a price. The threads they weave must be dipped in the blood of a fallen god, imbuing them with the essence of creation itself. This process grants the threads their potency but also binds the Weaver to the cycle of life and death. Due to the rarity of fallen gods, the Weaver’s creations are incredibly powerful but also rare and precious. From seemingly nothing, they conjure intricate patterns and shapes, bending the very essence of spacetime. Their actions ripple through the cosmos, leaving traces of their magic in the stars and planets they touch.

As the Astral Weaver weaves their cosmic tapestry, they influence the very space around them. These beings, embodiments of creation itself, shape realities and worlds with their art. Luckily for us, their nature is inherently good, channeling harmony and balance into their creations. Are we living within their masterpiece, or are we separate observers? The line blurs, as their influence permeates all existence. We find ourselves at the grace of their decisions, subtly guided by the wisdom and beauty they weave.

This profound interaction with the Astral Weaver’s creations resonates deeply with us. Making music and art becomes an inherent necessity, a way to make sense of feelings and experiences that words alone cannot capture. Our artistic expressions become reflections of the universe itself, channeling its wisdom through us. Just as the Astral Weaver bends light and sound to craft reality, we too harness these elements to create, transform, and communicate the ineffable.

Recorded March 15th & April 15th, 2024.
Mixed by Manuel Vlasic.
Mastered by Dario Köstinger.

»Threads Of Eternal Creation« is a follow up to »Ruin And Renewal«, which dropped on July 9th, 2024.

Tracklist:
01. Rise Of The Mindflayer
02. Descent Into Chaos
03. Nihilistic Rebirth

»Ruin And Renewal« delves into the epic saga of a civilization on the brink of collapse and the harrowing journey that ensues. At the heart of this narrative is the Mindflayer, a malevolent entity who emerges from the shadows to wreak havoc on a thriving city. With dark magic and immense power, his tentacles pierce the earth, crushing everything in their path, as he seeks to build a new empire on the ruins of the old.

The album explores the profound impact of this cataclysmic event from multiple perspectives. It immerses listeners in the chaos and despair experienced by the city’s inhabitants as their world crumbles around them. It captures the collective trauma and desperate struggle for survival in the face of overwhelming destruction. It conveys a sense of urgency and loss, reflecting the emotional turmoil and the frantic attempts to comprehend the magnitude of their plight.

Amidst the devastation, there is a glimmer of hope. As the dust settles and the echoes of chaos fade, new life begins to emerge from the ruins. Tiny plants push through the cracks in the devastated landscape, and faint beams of light pierce the darkness, symbolizing the unending cycle of life and death. This rebirth is tinged with a nihilistic sense of hope, acknowledging that while all things are transient, the potential for renewal always exists.

It’s a powerful and evocative journey through themes of power, destruction, despair, and rebirth. Each track serves as a chapter in this grand narrative, painting a vivid picture of a civilization at a crossroads, torn between decadence and the quest for redemption. The album invites listeners to reflect on the impermanence of life and the resilience of the spirit in the face of adversity.

Recorded February 10th, 2024.
Mixed by Manuel Vlasic.
Mastered by Dario Köstinger.

Improvising sonic adventurers, weaving psychedelic tales across the cosmic tapestry of the Orangeverse. It’s all an illusion. Might as well be the imagination of an orange.

Launched in April 2023, Illusions Of An Orange began their sonic exploration with the release of “First Illusions,” marking the inception of a journey steeped in the pursuit of cosmic harmony. This ensemble, known as the Orangonauts, is not just a band but a collective of sound navigators on a quest for Zestron, the sentient Orange, symbolizing the search for the extraordinary hidden within the mundane.

Central to their ethos is the belief in the power of spontaneous creation. Each composition is an improvisational journey, unique and unrepeatable, capturing the raw essence of the moment. This approach to music-making ensures that every performance is a singular event, a snapshot of creativity that can never be exactly replicated. Their psychedelic jams weave a complex tapestry of sound that invites listeners into the boundless realms of the Orangeverse.

This project is a movement towards discovering the universal language of music, a bridge between the tangible and the mystical. Each release, including their subsequent albums, is a chapter in the ongoing saga of the Orangeverse, a testament to the power of sound to connect disparate worlds. IOAO is charting a course through the uncharted territories of sound and spirit, inviting all to join their voyage.

Illusions Of An Orange is:
Manuel Vlasic – Guitar, Synthesizer
Moe Wyzner – Bass
Chris Simon – Drums, Percussion

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well