The Orchid

https://theorchid.bandcamp.com

The OrchidThe Orchid is a skygaze band from Washington, DC.Apogee, Perigee, released 26 July 20161. The Astronaut (Escape Velocity)2. The Arrow and The Song3. Decompressor/The Last Dive4. A City of Plaster5. My Affinity is Fire6. Life in RetrogradeWith our sophomore record, we've compiled six songs that explore the theme of isolation and that, we believe, push our arrangements and instrumentation to the extremes: the wall of sound has become more aggressive and anthemic and the quieter passages more delicate and nuanced.From the massive, three-guitar assault of album opener, "The Astronaut (Escape Velocity)," to the haunting, suffocating sparseness of the closing "Life in Retrograde," the album weaves together influences ranging from Morricone’s Spaghetti Western soundscapes to DC-infused punk and math rock. "Apogee, Perigee" moves effortlessly from crushing rhythms to delicate, intertwined arpeggiated guitars—often within a single song.For this record, we partnered with producer and engineer Kenny Eaton, recording at his Mystery Ton Studios in rural Maryland. Kenny pushed us in directions we wouldn't have considered and the performances we captured are all the better for it. We also worked with the renowned mastering engineer Alan Douches who brought out the best in Kenny's mixes while retaining the dynamics you hear in the final product.This is a very personal record for us and we're incredibly excited to have it available digitally here on Bandcamp. Thanks for listening, and please let us know what you think!

Category: Arts & Entertainment

City: Washington

State: District of Columbia

Country: United States of America (US)

Currency : USD

Platform: Bandcamp

Technologies used: Fastly CDN