Description
A highly anticipated Balearic album from Pinchy & Friends, a label popular for releases by Alex Kassian and Yu Su. Alex Kassian also makes a guest appearance on the production.
The Orphic Hymns is a collaborative project centered on themes of mysticism and introspection. Written, performed, and finished by Ryan Grieve and Tom Kuntz over an extended period in a secluded environment, the music unfolds with a laid-back tempo and a quiet sense of immersion. Rhythms that never push too far forward and melodies that touch the depths of emotion naturally draw the listener inward.
Tom Kuntz is also known as Pinchy Don and is a core figure at the label PINCHY & FRIENDS. Ryan Grieve runs HOLE IN THE SKY RECORDS and has translated Balearic and psychedelic sensibilities into contemporary dance music through projects such as Heart People, Canyons, and Absolute Unity. On this album, the aesthetics of both artists intersect to create a distinctive sound that is meditative yet maintains a connection to the dance floor.
During production, Alex Kassian and Logan Hone joined as guest contributors, adding subtle changes and depth throughout the tracks. Rather than aiming for flashy developments or instant gratification, the album is structured to reveal its contours as it is listened to over time. While containing elements that can be discussed within the contexts of deep house and Balearic, it is a release that transcends simple genre classification.
A1 - Deeper
A2 - The Voyage of the Bookla
A3 - Invisible Self
A4 - A Clear Channel
A5 - Linn Boys Restaurant
B1 - Ojai Spiros
B2 - Pyramid Mushroom
B3 - Uplift Bubbler
B4 - Freedom
B5 - Underwater Drums
B6 - Whale Jazz
B7 - Deeper and Deeper
THE OPRHIC HYMNS is an ode to the mystical. A celebration of the languid. An exploration of the id. A journey into self. The project was written, performed, and produced by Ryan Grieve and Tom Kuntz over the course of a year in a secluded location, with a few visits from notable guest contributors such as Alex Kassian and Logan Hone to sprinkle in a little of their magic. Kuntz (aka Pinchy Don) is the Pinchy in PINCHY AND FRIENDS. Grieve is the man behind HOLE IN THE SKY RECORDS and projects such as Heart People, Canyons, and Absolute Unity. This is their first release as THE ORPHIC HYMNS.
