After the demise of CHAOS ECHŒS earlier this year, here is its final manifestation under the shape of a double CD entitled “Remains”, planned to be released on November 22, through Chaos Echœs Products for Europe and Utech Records for USA.
[…] ”Remains“ is a collection of live recordings.
The first disc, “Ecstasy with the Nonexistents”, is a soundboard recording of a full live set from 2018. Assembled with great care, this set list was only performed in concert once. The concept was to reinvent the songs, re-arranging pieces from “Transient” and “Mouvement” into a continuous three-part suite. The first section is slow, more self-centered than introverted, and obsessive. The second section is atmospheric, dominated by improvisations with bells, flutes, shamanic drumming, and mantra-like vocal patterns. The final section is carnal, wild and intuitive, completing the journey from an aggressive, selfish state to one of abandonment and sharing.
The second disc, “IIIII”, is a compilation of studio outtakes, alternate versions, and live recordings spanning 2012 to 2016. As always, the material is linked conceptually and through the mix in order to create a single long piece that evolves as it goes and echoes itself. The band felt it was important to share these pieces before it all was buried under ashes and dust. […] (from Phil Freeman’s liner notes)
Below is the entire visual work I have done for this release.
• Cover / CMYK Print on Stoughton Old Style™ Gatefold Tip-on Jacket + Obi Strip with Black Digital Print on Metallic Paper
• Ecstasy with the Nonexistents (detail), after Gustav Klimt Die Philosophie (1900–1907) & Die Medizin (1900–1907), and after Auguste Rodin La porte de l’Enfer (1880–1917)
Inside Spread / CMYK Print on Stoughton Gatefold Tip-on Jacket
• Back Liner / CMYK Print on Stoughton Old Style™ Gatefold Tip-on Jacket + Obi Strip with Black Digital Print on Metallic Paper
• CD1 Inner Wallet / Silver & Gold Metallic Print on Cardboard
• CD1 Label / CMYK Print
• CD2 Inner Wallet / Silver & Gold Metallic Print on Cardboard
• CD2 Label / CMYK Print
• Ecstasy with the Nonexistents (detail), after Gustav Klimt Die Philosophie (1900–1907) & Die Medizin (1900–1907), and after Auguste Rodin La porte de l’Enfer (1880–1917)
6-Panel Booklet / Silver Metallic Print on Black Stock
You can now pre-order this deluxe 2CD or digital download via the following links:
European customers, please visit Chaos Echœs Products
American customers, please visit Utech Records