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UK based darkwave/industrial one-man act The Royal Ritual (David Michael Lawrie, an internationally renowned and award-winning sound designer and music producer) has recently unveiled its debut full-length Martyrs, a thematic exploration into organized religion and how it can negatively influence our most basic ethical choices.
David Michael Lawrie states: "Within a short time after moving to the USA my hostility towards organized religion grew. I saw ordinarily good people doing undoubtedly wicked things in the name of religion, and it got to the point where I felt I needed to address it in the only way I knew how – through music".
After a series of singles and a successful crowdfunding campaign, the first full-length release, Martyrs, is available now in digital, CD and limited vinyl LP formats!
Drawing from Lawrie's work in film as a sound designer, Martyrs contains rich soundscapes and foley elements that combine to replace the function of typical elements. For example, instead of a snare drum, Lawrie uses an intriguing blend of gunshots mixed with steel barrels and hydrophonic recordings. This layered approach, combined with live performances of traditional and vintage instruments (such as the hammered dulcimer and marxophone), as well as retrosynthesis techniques akin to Vangelis' work on the iconic Blade Runner, makes for a unique and memorable listening experience. Its roots are industrial, but its branches are organic, even ethereal.
Now, welcome to listen to Martyrs! Link
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