Space For The Earth

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SPACE FOR THE EARTH - THE BRAND-NEW STUDIO ALBUM FROM THE OZRIC TENTACLES.

Written, programmed, recorded and produced throughout 2019/20 by Ed Wynne in 'Blue Bubble Studios' by the sea, this exploratory and diverse musical adventure comprises seven new tracks spanning 45 minutes. Inspired by the Scottish hills, valleys and beaches surrounding his studio, Wynne feels that lockdown in a strange kind of way has provided 'Space For The Earth' to breathe for a while and for people to rediscover its resonant healing frequency. 'This is space music for people from the Earth to enjoy'.

Ozrics' synth player Silas Neptune and drummer Balázs Szende join forces again with Wynne on the album which also features special guest appearances from former members synth player Joie Hinton, drummer Nick Van Gelder, flautist Champignon and percussionist Paul Hankin. Psychedelic voyager Gracerooms also contributes additional synth layers.

The album ebbs and flows through blissed-out soundscapes featuring incendiary guitar solos, space grooves and ambient atmospheres. Wynne plays his recently revived Ibanez Jem, a new 8-string guitar, all kinds of synths and bass. Van Gelder uses the original snare he played on the first six cassette albums and early live Ozric performances. One tune features Champignon playing kaval, a traditional wooden Balkan flute.

The album artwork was inspired directly by these seven tracks and realised by arboreal artist Kitty (Twisty-Trees) with help from Ed and cosmic artist Ivy.

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK's festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics' uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance music culture. 'Space For The Earth' represents the next harmonic step in the unfolding Ozric journey.

CD Digipack Edition

Description

SPACE FOR THE EARTH - THE BRAND-NEW STUDIO ALBUM FROM THE OZRIC TENTACLES.

Written, programmed, recorded and produced throughout 2019/20 by Ed Wynne in 'Blue Bubble Studios' by the sea, this exploratory and diverse musical adventure comprises seven new tracks spanning 45 minutes. Inspired by the Scottish hills, valleys and beaches surrounding his studio, Wynne feels that lockdown in a strange kind of way has provided 'Space For The Earth' to breathe for a while and for people to rediscover its resonant healing frequency. 'This is space music for people from the Earth to enjoy'.

Ozrics' synth player Silas Neptune and drummer Balázs Szende join forces again with Wynne on the album which also features special guest appearances from former members synth player Joie Hinton, drummer Nick Van Gelder, flautist Champignon and percussionist Paul Hankin. Psychedelic voyager Gracerooms also contributes additional synth layers.

The album ebbs and flows through blissed-out soundscapes featuring incendiary guitar solos, space grooves and ambient atmospheres. Wynne plays his recently revived Ibanez Jem, a new 8-string guitar, all kinds of synths and bass. Van Gelder uses the original snare he played on the first six cassette albums and early live Ozric performances. One tune features Champignon playing kaval, a traditional wooden Balkan flute.

The album artwork was inspired directly by these seven tracks and realised by arboreal artist Kitty (Twisty-Trees) with help from Ed and cosmic artist Ivy.

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK's festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics' uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance music culture. 'Space For The Earth' represents the next harmonic step in the unfolding Ozric journey.

180g Vinyl LP Edition

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NEW MID-PRICE 1CD DIGIPACK EDITION OF OZRIC TENTACLES' 2020 ALBUM - 'SPACE FOR THE EARTH' SET FOR RELEASE ON KSCOPE - INCLUDES 33-MINUTE BONUS TRACK 'SIX WORLDS (AN UNUSUAL JOURNEY)'.

Written, programmed, recorded & produced throughout 2019/20 by Ed Wynne in 'Blue Bubble Studios' by the sea, this exploratory & diverse musical adventure comprises eight tracks of winding Ozric genius including the 33-minute bonus track 'Six Worlds... (An Unusual Journey)'. Ozric Tentacles figurehead & visionary Ed Wynne feels that lockdown in a strange kind of way provided space for the Earth to breathe for a while & for people to rediscover its resonant healing frequency - "This is space music for people from the Earth to enjoy", he says.

"Ozric Tentacles still inhabit that part of the sonic landscape where Gong rub shoulders with Jean-Michel Jarre." The Arts Desk

These recordings find Ozrics' synth player Silas Neptune & drummer Balazs Szende join forces again with Wynne on the album which also features special guest appearances from former members synth player Joie Hinton, drummer Nick Van Gelder, flautist Champignon & percussionist Paul Hankin. Psychedelic voyager Gracerooms also contributes additional synth layers.

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK's festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983, going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury & other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics' uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia & dance music culture.

Initially released in 2020, 'Space For The Earth' is now repackaged into a single CD digipack edition & made available at a mid-price point - a chance to revisit this modern classic from the psych-legends. This release coincides with Ozric Tentacles' extensive European/UK tour taking place at the end of 2024.