Exilarch (album)
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Crafted by Canadian producer Rhys Fulber
, Exilarch is the third studio album released under his alias Conjure One
, after five years since the previous effort. The album was initially released as a worldwide digital download on October 19, 2010, while the physical release was made available in the US on November 9, 2010. The CD was eventually also released in UK and Europe on April 15, 2011.
The album spawned two singles ahead of its release. First out was the 7 track remix EP
"I Dream In Colour", released on June 29, 2010. The song features vocals by Leah Randi
, who also has a prominent role on the album for providing bass guitar and backing vocals. The single also featured an additional album track, "Places That Don't Exist".
The second single, "Like Ice", sees a guest appearance by American singer and songwriter Jaren. It was initially released for streaming only through Conjure One's official myspace, but was later released as the album's second 7 track remix EP on April 12, 2011.
Lead vocals by Jaren Cerf (track 1, 3 and 6), Leah Randi (tracks 7 and 9), Azam Ali (track 4), and Free Dominguez (track 10). Bass guitar and additional backing vocals by Leah Randi. Additional Keyboards by Jamie Muhoberac. Guitars by Emerson Swinford. Strings on tracks 7 and 11 arranged by Chris Elliott and performed by Wired Strings. Cello on track 1 by Mark Jowett. Additional drum loop on track 11 by Daniel Myer. Technical support by Frank Verschuuren, Glen Reely, Rick Smith and Jaroslaw Baran. Recorded at Surplus Sound, Los Angeles, and British Grove Studios, London.
Track 5 contains elements of "Chuma Che Nledi Nkwigaila" from the recording Tanzania Instrumentals, courtesy of Stitching Sharp Wood Productions. Track 8 derived from "Hollow Inside," written by Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks
.
Cover art and design by Michał Karcz. Conjure One logo by John Rummen.
Rhys Fulber
Nowell Rhys Fulber is a Canadian electronic musician and producer. He was a member of Front Line Assembly and Delerium along with Bill Leeb, and now records on his own under the name Conjure One.- Biography :...
, Exilarch is the third studio album released under his alias Conjure One
Conjure One
Conjure One is a Canadian electronic music project, headed by Rhys Fulber, better known as a member of Front Line Assembly and Delerium, as well as other musical groups alongside Bill Leeb.-History:...
, after five years since the previous effort. The album was initially released as a worldwide digital download on October 19, 2010, while the physical release was made available in the US on November 9, 2010. The CD was eventually also released in UK and Europe on April 15, 2011.
Overview
Exilarch, with its title referring to the Jewish leaders of the Babylonian Exile, is a nomadic album that travels between light and dark, meticulously incorporating electronic beats, lush textures and haunting vocals. By fusing organic instrumentations of the ancient east with synthetic electronics of the modern west, it presents a strong example of Conjure One's signature style.The album spawned two singles ahead of its release. First out was the 7 track remix EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
"I Dream In Colour", released on June 29, 2010. The song features vocals by Leah Randi
Leah Randi
Leah Randi is an American bass player and vocalist. She has recorded or performed live with bands including Abandoned Pools, Front Line Assembly, Paradise Lost, Delerium, Conjure One and Pink.-Career:...
, who also has a prominent role on the album for providing bass guitar and backing vocals. The single also featured an additional album track, "Places That Don't Exist".
The second single, "Like Ice", sees a guest appearance by American singer and songwriter Jaren. It was initially released for streaming only through Conjure One's official myspace, but was later released as the album's second 7 track remix EP on April 12, 2011.
Track listing
| # | Title | Guest vocalist | Producer | Co-writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Like Ice" | Jaren | Rhys Fulber | Peter Wright | 06:04 |
| 2. | "Places That Don't Exist" | Rhys Fulber | Leah Randi | 06:02 | |
| 3. | "Zephyr" | Jaren | Rhys Fulber | Jaren Cerf, Jamie Muhoberac | 04:58 |
| 4. | "Nargis" | Azam Ali Azam Ali -Biography:Born in Tehran, Iran 1970, Ali spent most of her childhood in Panchgani, India. Ali and her mother moved to Los Angeles, California in 1985, after which Ali discovered the santour... |
Rhys Fulber | Azam Ali, Jamie Muhoberac | 05:59 |
| 5. | "Nomadic Code" | Rhys Fulber | Jamie Muhoberac | 08:50 | |
| 6. | "The Distance" | Jaren | Rhys Fulber | Jaren Cerf, Jamie Muhoberac | 03:55 |
| 7. | "I Dream In Colour" | Leah Randi | Rhys Fulber | Peter Wright, Christopher Elliot | 06:33 |
| 8. | "Demon Inside" | Rhys Fulber | 05:14 | ||
| 9. | "Existential Exile" | Leah Randi | Rhys Fulber | Leah Randi | 05:51 |
| 10. | "Run For Cover" | Free Dominguez | Rhys Fulber | Free Dominguez | 06:25 |
| 11. | "Ogilarch" | Rhys Fulber | Christopher Elliot | 05:10 |
Credits
Produced, mixed and programmed by Rhys Fulber. Multitrack mastering, additional engineering, and mixing on track 1 by Greg Reely. Master assembled by Craig Waddell.Lead vocals by Jaren Cerf (track 1, 3 and 6), Leah Randi (tracks 7 and 9), Azam Ali (track 4), and Free Dominguez (track 10). Bass guitar and additional backing vocals by Leah Randi. Additional Keyboards by Jamie Muhoberac. Guitars by Emerson Swinford. Strings on tracks 7 and 11 arranged by Chris Elliott and performed by Wired Strings. Cello on track 1 by Mark Jowett. Additional drum loop on track 11 by Daniel Myer. Technical support by Frank Verschuuren, Glen Reely, Rick Smith and Jaroslaw Baran. Recorded at Surplus Sound, Los Angeles, and British Grove Studios, London.
Track 5 contains elements of "Chuma Che Nledi Nkwigaila" from the recording Tanzania Instrumentals, courtesy of Stitching Sharp Wood Productions. Track 8 derived from "Hollow Inside," written by Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks are an English punk rock band formed in Bolton in 1976, led by singer–songwriter–guitarist Pete Shelley.They are regarded as an important influence on the Manchester music scene, the independent record label movement, punk rock, power pop, pop punk and indie rock. They achieved commercial...
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Cover art and design by Michał Karcz. Conjure One logo by John Rummen.