Expanding on the themes established by the previous 夢遊病者 (Sleepwalker) releases, the new work Skopofoboexoskelett focuses on the notion of self-reflection, intuition and the outward and inner manifestations of phobia as they relate within that singular world.
The concept of the evil eye—it’s historical, cultural, physical and metaphysical, as well as psychological affects are carefully unraveled and revealed; what is luck and what is failure—and can one protect or arm thyself against its’ elements?
As the vision and scope of the 夢遊病者 world grows, so do the players. Four artists from four different visual disciplines were commissioned to contribute to the exquisite corpse exercise, working in closed silos—instinct and album as soundtrack driving their decisions—to later be combined into a coalesced final artwork. Musicians from Paxia, Starkweather, Cryptae, Abstracter, Locust Leaves and Pyrrhon as well as friends, were kind enough to supply vocals, while a multitude of classical, jazz and folk performers enriched the songs with their respective flavors. We are forever humbled and thankful to them—and our ability to present this album to you.
released August 4, 2023
Credits
PBV — fretted & fretless acoustic and electric guitars / vocals / dulcimer / harmonica / effects / field recording
NN — fretted & fretless basses / xylophone / prepared piano / vocals
KJM — drums / percussion / objects / polivoks / vocals
Tracked remotely / Tver + Osaka + NYC
Produced & mixed / Aslan Raion Studios, 2019-2021
Mastering / James Plotkin, Plotkinworks, 2021
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Art Commissions:
AG — photography
RM — 3D sculpture
AYB — fine art
A.E-L - mixed media
Lev.FM — coalescence of mediums / design / illustration
VFTC - RM — logo
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Guests:
EB — saxophone
IK — ney
SH — qanun
WY — didgeridoo
D.S.V. — nyckelharpa
EJ — harmonium / harp
SA — cello
AN — bassoon
DA — vocals
RR — vocals
MA — vocals
RA — vocals
D.T.M — vocals
The Plovdiv PVVP Choir - vocals
DW — spoken word
HELM — spoken word
KK — Translation to Polish
BB — German translation consult
RS — talent liaison
AP — talent liaison
DYW — audio consulting
RR — spiritual guidance
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Endless gratitude to family, friends, our contemporaries for inspiration, R.Resmini for belief, M.Alagna for support, Rene The Enigma, DT Moore, Sashka, R. Marks, Ahleks, Mr. Horn Eckman-Lawn, Steve, M.Wexler, Amit, R. Steinberg, A. Nicotera, Dom GQ ///, E. Bereket, I. Kriss, S. Hacohen, Sweden Crew, Bulgaria Crew, K.Kerner, B.Brenčič, R.Tysinger, Brendan & Telemachus, Ron & Alec, Andreas, Andrew, Stuart & Rich, Veil of Sound, Manny TTG, J. Plotkin, José, RLB, NMR, MNR, EYS, YBS, DRMS.
