Dancing Into Oblivion: Limited Edition Clear Vinyl LP
After the release of âKuarahyâ concurred with the blast of the worldwide pandemic and all the consequences it has generated, WHITE STONES - MartĂn Mendezâs project (OPETHâs bass player) - are ready to launch their second record.
When WHITE STONES released âKuarahyâ they became the first Spanish band signed to Nuclear Blast Records, cementing their first album as an unprecedented milestone. Now, with âDancing Into Oblivionâ, the band returns with a more compact sound, having been hard at work ensuring the utmost attention to every detail for a result that is even better than the first record.
The topics covered on this second album draw on the feelings that MartĂn himself affirms he has lived through during the lockdown imposed by the covid-19 pandemic. âI started it very calmed in March when »Kuarahy« was released and the lockdown started. I wrote the new record and it just flowed so well. Itâs my point of view, of the feelings I had during the lockdown period, in this weird year. I took advantage of the moment and I feel excited about itâ, reveals the musician.
The most outstanding musical elements on this new record are the disparate genres that manage to co-exist. There is an element of aggression, that can be seen rearing its head in an instrumental frenzy, as well as soft and delicate intricacies that develop an atmosphere which surrounds the listener. There are distinct dynamics among the songs, with interludes allowing the listening to take a breath and appreciate what theyâre hearing.
The writing process of âDancing Into Oblivionâ has been pretty similar to the previous âKuarahyâ but with some clear changes. MartĂn composed all of the instrumentals for the album but, as he says, âIâve left sections open to the interpretation of each of the other musicians, both in the drums and in the vocals. Eloi wrote the lyrics this time and we then workshopped them together whilst working out the vocal parts to get the final result in the studioâ.
WHITE STONES once again recorded at Farm Of Sounds Studios (Barcelona), owned by their singer Eloi. They were satisfied with the sound of âKuarahyâ and the experience of the recording of that album and the comfort of making everything with their own tools made it all easier. âEverything has been âhomemadeâ because itâs a way of working and a philosophy I like. You have more control and you can better enforce your ideasâ, MĂ©ndez explains -who also created the cover for âDancing Into Oblivionâ together with Sandra, his partner for many years.
The final mix and mastering of this second album was done by Jaime GĂłmez Arellano at Orgone Studios (UK) because the band were more than satisfied with the work he did on âKuarahyâ and they wanted to repeat that great experience. Eloi, as the singer and also the guy who recorded the music sent to Orgone Studios, acknowledges âthe recording had more experience and a better sound quality because we made better decisions during the pre-production thanks to a higher level of self-awareness of ourselves as a band. Jaime knew us better too, so that simplified the process and in turn helped to make »Dancing Into Oblivion« as good as it can beâ.
The line-up has been enhanced with the participation of the multifaceted Joan Carles MarĂ Tur on drums (who also plays in other bands like FACE THE MAYBE). The guitar solos were the job of Joao Sassetti (who was already a member of the touring line-up of WHITE STONES). Sassetti lives in Portugal and he couldnât be in the studio in Barcelona, so he recorded his solos and digitally sent them over for integration into the final songs. The recording of the instruments has been more organic and as Boucherie says. âThe original sound has been retained as much as posible in each and every elementâ and it has brought a natural/raw touch for âDancing Into Oblivionâ just as the band had hoped and expected.
After the release of âKuarahyâ concurred with the blast of the worldwide pandemic and all the consequences it has generated, WHITE STONES - MartĂn Mendezâs project (OPETHâs bass player) - are ready to launch their second record.
When WHITE STONES released âKuarahyâ they became the first Spanish band signed to Nuclear Blast Records, cementing their first album as an unprecedented milestone. Now, with âDancing Into Oblivionâ, the band returns with a more compact sound, having been hard at work ensuring the utmost attention to every detail for a result that is even better than the first record.
The topics covered on this second album draw on the feelings that MartĂn himself affirms he has lived through during the lockdown imposed by the covid-19 pandemic. âI started it very calmed in March when »Kuarahy« was released and the lockdown started. I wrote the new record and it just flowed so well. Itâs my point of view, of the feelings I had during the lockdown period, in this weird year. I took advantage of the moment and I feel excited about itâ, reveals the musician.
The most outstanding musical elements on this new record are the disparate genres that manage to co-exist. There is an element of aggression, that can be seen rearing its head in an instrumental frenzy, as well as soft and delicate intricacies that develop an atmosphere which surrounds the listener. There are distinct dynamics among the songs, with interludes allowing the listening to take a breath and appreciate what theyâre hearing.
The writing process of âDancing Into Oblivionâ has been pretty similar to the previous âKuarahyâ but with some clear changes. MartĂn composed all of the instrumentals for the album but, as he says, âIâve left sections open to the interpretation of each of the other musicians, both in the drums and in the vocals. Eloi wrote the lyrics this time and we then workshopped them together whilst working out the vocal parts to get the final result in the studioâ.
WHITE STONES once again recorded at Farm Of Sounds Studios (Barcelona), owned by their singer Eloi. They were satisfied with the sound of âKuarahyâ and the experience of the recording of that album and the comfort of making everything with their own tools made it all easier. âEverything has been âhomemadeâ because itâs a way of working and a philosophy I like. You have more control and you can better enforce your ideasâ, MĂ©ndez explains -who also created the cover for âDancing Into Oblivionâ together with Sandra, his partner for many years.
The final mix and mastering of this second album was done by Jaime GĂłmez Arellano at Orgone Studios (UK) because the band were more than satisfied with the work he did on âKuarahyâ and they wanted to repeat that great experience. Eloi, as the singer and also the guy who recorded the music sent to Orgone Studios, acknowledges âthe recording had more experience and a better sound quality because we made better decisions during the pre-production thanks to a higher level of self-awareness of ourselves as a band. Jaime knew us better too, so that simplified the process and in turn helped to make »Dancing Into Oblivion« as good as it can beâ.
The line-up has been enhanced with the participation of the multifaceted Joan Carles MarĂ Tur on drums (who also plays in other bands like FACE THE MAYBE). The guitar solos were the job of Joao Sassetti (who was already a member of the touring line-up of WHITE STONES). Sassetti lives in Portugal and he couldnât be in the studio in Barcelona, so he recorded his solos and digitally sent them over for integration into the final songs. The recording of the instruments has been more organic and as Boucherie says. âThe original sound has been retained as much as posible in each and every elementâ and it has brought a natural/raw touch for âDancing Into Oblivionâ just as the band had hoped and expected.
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After the release of âKuarahyâ concurred with the blast of the worldwide pandemic and all the consequences it has generated, WHITE STONES - MartĂn Mendezâs project (OPETHâs bass player) - are ready to launch their second record.
When WHITE STONES released âKuarahyâ they became the first Spanish band signed to Nuclear Blast Records, cementing their first album as an unprecedented milestone. Now, with âDancing Into Oblivionâ, the band returns with a more compact sound, having been hard at work ensuring the utmost attention to every detail for a result that is even better than the first record.
The topics covered on this second album draw on the feelings that MartĂn himself affirms he has lived through during the lockdown imposed by the covid-19 pandemic. âI started it very calmed in March when »Kuarahy« was released and the lockdown started. I wrote the new record and it just flowed so well. Itâs my point of view, of the feelings I had during the lockdown period, in this weird year. I took advantage of the moment and I feel excited about itâ, reveals the musician.
The most outstanding musical elements on this new record are the disparate genres that manage to co-exist. There is an element of aggression, that can be seen rearing its head in an instrumental frenzy, as well as soft and delicate intricacies that develop an atmosphere which surrounds the listener. There are distinct dynamics among the songs, with interludes allowing the listening to take a breath and appreciate what theyâre hearing.
The writing process of âDancing Into Oblivionâ has been pretty similar to the previous âKuarahyâ but with some clear changes. MartĂn composed all of the instrumentals for the album but, as he says, âIâve left sections open to the interpretation of each of the other musicians, both in the drums and in the vocals. Eloi wrote the lyrics this time and we then workshopped them together whilst working out the vocal parts to get the final result in the studioâ.
WHITE STONES once again recorded at Farm Of Sounds Studios (Barcelona), owned by their singer Eloi. They were satisfied with the sound of âKuarahyâ and the experience of the recording of that album and the comfort of making everything with their own tools made it all easier. âEverything has been âhomemadeâ because itâs a way of working and a philosophy I like. You have more control and you can better enforce your ideasâ, MĂ©ndez explains -who also created the cover for âDancing Into Oblivionâ together with Sandra, his partner for many years.
The final mix and mastering of this second album was done by Jaime GĂłmez Arellano at Orgone Studios (UK) because the band were more than satisfied with the work he did on âKuarahyâ and they wanted to repeat that great experience. Eloi, as the singer and also the guy who recorded the music sent to Orgone Studios, acknowledges âthe recording had more experience and a better sound quality because we made better decisions during the pre-production thanks to a higher level of self-awareness of ourselves as a band. Jaime knew us better too, so that simplified the process and in turn helped to make »Dancing Into Oblivion« as good as it can beâ.
The line-up has been enhanced with the participation of the multifaceted Joan Carles MarĂ Tur on drums (who also plays in other bands like FACE THE MAYBE). The guitar solos were the job of Joao Sassetti (who was already a member of the touring line-up of WHITE STONES). Sassetti lives in Portugal and he couldnât be in the studio in Barcelona, so he recorded his solos and digitally sent them over for integration into the final songs. The recording of the instruments has been more organic and as Boucherie says. âThe original sound has been retained as much as posible in each and every elementâ and it has brought a natural/raw touch for âDancing Into Oblivionâ just as the band had hoped and expected.
