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# Technicians Of The Sacred Set

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The new DOUBLE CD and vinyl album set, Technicians of The Sacred, released on Snapper's "Madfish" label In May 2015 in the UK, one day prior to the first UK performance at the London O2 Academy Islington, and May 2015 in the US, prior to the first US performance at Infrasound Festival in Black River Falls, WI with Tipper, Ott, Opiuo, Mr. Bill, Benga, and many more... At long last! Ozric's 21st studio album. 90 minutes of mind bending astral journies ready and waiting to transport you to another world. Over 30 years into their musical career, Ozric's continue to push the boundries where no band has gone before. This epic offering takes you on a journey of awakening through musical celebration, it encourages listeners to take a step away from the restraints of traditional and modern days styles or genres, and open their minds to any possibility. "Technicians of the Sacred" is the group's first double length album in 25 years, since their ground breaking Erpland LP released in 1990.

Review: This is without a doubt their finest in ages, probably since The Hidden Step - It's been four years since Paper Monkeys, but in this case I don't blame the wait, since Colorado wildfires did claim their home and Ed was hospitalized for ruptured spleen, so it obviously put the band out of commission for a short while. The Wynnes Ed, Brandi and Silas now include Hungarian drummer Balazs Szende and surprisingly Paul Hankin, and the results being Technicians of the Sacred, which Ed says has to do with Mayan astrology, but I assumed it was by a 1968 book from Jerome Rothenberg by that name that collected poetry from indigenous tribes from around the world, but since I haven't read the book, I can assume Mayan astrology is touched. Plus the artwork is quite reminiscent of Blim, done by a guy named Natan "MantisMash", who also records his own music too. I figured I needed to listen to it a bunch of times to leave an impression on me before I review it, and that's what I have done. It's totally mindblowing. It's in fact one of the finest the Ozrics done in a long time, and by far the best thing they ever did with Brandi. I know some people probably would feel that it can't be any good with Brandi on it, but I don't see that. The music takes on a spacier feel than Paper Monkeys, with a more laid-back approach, but there's still plenty of rocking passages too. The music seems to have a more epic feel to it, and there's a stronger world music bent than Paper Monkeys. "The High Pass" is a rocking Ozric number in the grand Ozric trandition. "Butterfly Garden" is a calmer piece, but again with rocking moments, especially with Ed's guitar playing. There's also a bit of female tribal chants. "Far Memory" is a great piece of space rock with spacy synths, reminding me a bit of The Hidden Step. "Changa Masala" also reminds me of The Hidden Step, but featuring some odd female tribal chants that I really love. I also forgot that you'll find a short excerpt of "Kick Muck" found on one section of this song, only this time played on a Saz (a Turkish stringed instrument Silas is credited to playing, it's also called a Ba'lama). "Zingbong" has an Asian feel, and I really love those spacy gliding synths. Plus there's some reggae that pops up here too. "Switchback" features something that sounds like an electric piano, but I love how the band jams and there's a rather grand feel in parts of this. The second disc is a bit less accessible, but I just needed a few listens for it to kick in which it did. "Epiphlioy" is a bit in the Strangeitude vein, with that Middle Eastern vibe going on, helping that the Saz makes an appearance again, but some great Ozric rocking parts too. "The Unusual Village" is a strange experimental piece with an odd violin or violin-like instrument being used (maybe a synth imitating a violin). There's a pulsing synth bass so it's a bit reminiscent of "The Throbbe". "Smiling Potion" starts off a bit techno and definitely slow, but the second part (which sounds like it was recorded live, as I seem to here audience cheers, and it appears to have a live vibe in this part) really picks up steam and they get to rocking. "Rubbing Shoulders with the Absolute" is one of those dub experiments they sometimes do. "Zenlike Creature" is an incredible closing piece, with an epic feel to. Really love those creative synth passages. This is truly amazing. True a good portion can remind me of the Ozric past, but they also try new things like interesting electronic drum sounds I never heard on an Ozric album before, new synth textures (as well as the tried and true ones), odd violin experiment, and even strange female tribal chants. On "Zingbong" I hear an electronic percussion that sounded like it came off a Jean Michel Jarre album. It turns out one of the Ozric members now owns a Korg Mini Pops, or at least a facsimile (maybe a VST plugin). The Mini Pops was what Jarre used to get those echoey electronic percussion sounds off Oxygene and Equinoxe, and so the Ozrics did here (or as I stated, perhaps a VST plugin in their case). I know a few will probably dismiss it, but I really feel, as mentioned earlier, that this is one of their finest in ages, and I really highly recommend this!
Review: One of their Best, thank you Ozric Tentacles! - I haven't been this excited about an Ozrics release since Waterfall Cities, and I love just about everything that they create. This latest offering is definitely their most polished effort, and the production really shines. The amazing thing about the Ozrics is that somehow each new album sounds different from anything that they have done before, and yet it is still distinctly an Ozric Tentacles album. Technicians of the Sacred brilliantly creates atmospheres of sound filled with stretchy spacey synth textures, jazz fusion elements, eastern percussion and vocals, funky bass-lines, and electric and acoustic guitar riffs and jams. Most songs are lengthy, ever changing journeys with unexpected oddness punctuating the familiar space-rock. This is perfect music for losing yourself in as you travel to distant realms of sound that are soothing, invigorating, surprising, lush, and uniquely creative and experimental. The mix is often unusual on TotS, as the percussion is subdued and guitar soling has no more presence than any other sound. Even when Ed is shredding his guitar, the volume of his playing is not much different from the volume of the sythns and other instruments. At first listen, this was a bit off-putting. I was used to music that would direct my ear towards what I was supposed to be listening to at any given time. The mix on this album doesn't do that. It doesn't hold your hand and raise the volume on the guitar during a solo. Instead your mind is free to roam where it will in the dense soundscapes that are created. The more I listen, the more I appreciate this approach. I think of it as creating places where music lives and you are free to explore, rather than creating songs where you know what your focus is supposed to be on at any given time. It was challenging at first, but quickly became refreshing and rewarding. If you have enjoyed any of the past efforts by Ozric Tentacles, then you certainly cannot go wrong by purchasing this release and exploring the 90 odd minutes of music that is on display. If you have never heard them before, then take a chance and give this a listen. The Ozrics are always charting new territory in the realm of audio exploration. Their unique blend of synthy psychedelic space-rock, jazz, and atmospheric electronica has been ever-evolving over the past 30 years. They are anything but boring, they reward careful attentive listening, and they don't just make music, they create worlds of sound for their fans to explore and enjoy.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B00V4UP28U |
| Best Sellers Rank | #228,905 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #101,977 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (219) |
| Date First Available  | March 31, 2015 |
| Label  | MADFISH |
| Language  | English |
| Manufacturer  | MADFISH |
| Number of discs  | 2 |
| Original Release Date  | 2017 |
| Product Dimensions  | 5.62 x 4.92 x 0.33 inches; 3.84 ounces |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is without a doubt their finest in ages, probably since The Hidden Step
*by B***R on May 26, 2015*

It's been four years since Paper Monkeys, but in this case I don't blame the wait, since Colorado wildfires did claim their home and Ed was hospitalized for ruptured spleen, so it obviously put the band out of commission for a short while. The Wynnes Ed, Brandi and Silas now include Hungarian drummer Balazs Szende and surprisingly Paul Hankin, and the results being Technicians of the Sacred, which Ed says has to do with Mayan astrology, but I assumed it was by a 1968 book from Jerome Rothenberg by that name that collected poetry from indigenous tribes from around the world, but since I haven't read the book, I can assume Mayan astrology is touched. Plus the artwork is quite reminiscent of Blim, done by a guy named Natan "MantisMash", who also records his own music too. I figured I needed to listen to it a bunch of times to leave an impression on me before I review it, and that's what I have done. It's totally mindblowing. It's in fact one of the finest the Ozrics done in a long time, and by far the best thing they ever did with Brandi. I know some people probably would feel that it can't be any good with Brandi on it, but I don't see that. The music takes on a spacier feel than Paper Monkeys, with a more laid-back approach, but there's still plenty of rocking passages too. The music seems to have a more epic feel to it, and there's a stronger world music bent than Paper Monkeys. "The High Pass" is a rocking Ozric number in the grand Ozric trandition. "Butterfly Garden" is a calmer piece, but again with rocking moments, especially with Ed's guitar playing. There's also a bit of female tribal chants. "Far Memory" is a great piece of space rock with spacy synths, reminding me a bit of The Hidden Step. "Changa Masala" also reminds me of The Hidden Step, but featuring some odd female tribal chants that I really love. I also forgot that you'll find a short excerpt of "Kick Muck" found on one section of this song, only this time played on a Saz (a Turkish stringed instrument Silas is credited to playing, it's also called a Ba'lama). "Zingbong" has an Asian feel, and I really love those spacy gliding synths. Plus there's some reggae that pops up here too. "Switchback" features something that sounds like an electric piano, but I love how the band jams and there's a rather grand feel in parts of this. The second disc is a bit less accessible, but I just needed a few listens for it to kick in which it did. "Epiphlioy" is a bit in the Strangeitude vein, with that Middle Eastern vibe going on, helping that the Saz makes an appearance again, but some great Ozric rocking parts too. "The Unusual Village" is a strange experimental piece with an odd violin or violin-like instrument being used (maybe a synth imitating a violin). There's a pulsing synth bass so it's a bit reminiscent of "The Throbbe". "Smiling Potion" starts off a bit techno and definitely slow, but the second part (which sounds like it was recorded live, as I seem to here audience cheers, and it appears to have a live vibe in this part) really picks up steam and they get to rocking. "Rubbing Shoulders with the Absolute" is one of those dub experiments they sometimes do. "Zenlike Creature" is an incredible closing piece, with an epic feel to. Really love those creative synth passages. This is truly amazing. True a good portion can remind me of the Ozric past, but they also try new things like interesting electronic drum sounds I never heard on an Ozric album before, new synth textures (as well as the tried and true ones), odd violin experiment, and even strange female tribal chants. On "Zingbong" I hear an electronic percussion that sounded like it came off a Jean Michel Jarre album. It turns out one of the Ozric members now owns a Korg Mini Pops, or at least a facsimile (maybe a VST plugin). The Mini Pops was what Jarre used to get those echoey electronic percussion sounds off Oxygene and Equinoxe, and so the Ozrics did here (or as I stated, perhaps a VST plugin in their case). I know a few will probably dismiss it, but I really feel, as mentioned earlier, that this is one of their finest in ages, and I really highly recommend this!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of their Best, thank you Ozric Tentacles!
*by M***I on June 1, 2015*

I haven't been this excited about an Ozrics release since Waterfall Cities, and I love just about everything that they create. This latest offering is definitely their most polished effort, and the production really shines. The amazing thing about the Ozrics is that somehow each new album sounds different from anything that they have done before, and yet it is still distinctly an Ozric Tentacles album. Technicians of the Sacred brilliantly creates atmospheres of sound filled with stretchy spacey synth textures, jazz fusion elements, eastern percussion and vocals, funky bass-lines, and electric and acoustic guitar riffs and jams. Most songs are lengthy, ever changing journeys with unexpected oddness punctuating the familiar space-rock. This is perfect music for losing yourself in as you travel to distant realms of sound that are soothing, invigorating, surprising, lush, and uniquely creative and experimental. The mix is often unusual on TotS, as the percussion is subdued and guitar soling has no more presence than any other sound. Even when Ed is shredding his guitar, the volume of his playing is not much different from the volume of the sythns and other instruments. At first listen, this was a bit off-putting. I was used to music that would direct my ear towards what I was supposed to be listening to at any given time. The mix on this album doesn't do that. It doesn't hold your hand and raise the volume on the guitar during a solo. Instead your mind is free to roam where it will in the dense soundscapes that are created. The more I listen, the more I appreciate this approach. I think of it as creating places where music lives and you are free to explore, rather than creating songs where you know what your focus is supposed to be on at any given time. It was challenging at first, but quickly became refreshing and rewarding. If you have enjoyed any of the past efforts by Ozric Tentacles, then you certainly cannot go wrong by purchasing this release and exploring the 90 odd minutes of music that is on display. If you have never heard them before, then take a chance and give this a listen. The Ozrics are always charting new territory in the realm of audio exploration. Their unique blend of synthy psychedelic space-rock, jazz, and atmospheric electronica has been ever-evolving over the past 30 years. They are anything but boring, they reward careful attentive listening, and they don't just make music, they create worlds of sound for their fans to explore and enjoy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything you like about the Ozrics is here (and hear)
*by B***S on June 23, 2015*

I love this album, but then again, I love virtually everything the Ozrics have put out. Many layers; you'll hear new things with each listen. I think in relation to other Ozric albums, Technicians would get about 4 stars, but in relation to most of the junk music out there this is clearly 5 stars. I have two minor criticisms. First, the guitar is buried in the mix and at first listen you might not notice it even though this album probably has more guitar than most of the recent albums. As another reviewer mentioned, this makes it an even better headphone album because it has a more even level. Second, and I'm not quite sure how to word this, but Ozric have always reused sounds and samples, but on this album it seems more obvious and the reuses aren't really an attempt to makes something new, but just to recreate a tried and true sound. So in that sense this is like a greatest hits of Ozric samples and soundscapes. You will hear familiar elements from all their previous phases, bubbling synths, spaciness, weirdness, voices, animal sounds, etc. I especially liked what sounds like crows at about 4min into the first track. They do add a couple newish elements, the choir-type voices in a couple songs and the saz (sounds a bit like acoustic guitar with an eastern flavor). Several of the tracks are outstanding and rank among the best work they have ever done. Some of my favorites are The High Pass, Far Dreaming, Switchback, Epiphlioy, and Zenlike Creature. Enjoy!!

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