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Terra Relicta web magazine offers you another exclusive streaming premiere. This time you can give a listen to the brand new single "Petrichor" of genre-breaking female-fronted metallers Disconnected Souls from the UK. "Petrichor" is an avant-garde, almost ethereal offering with a dynamic vibe and experimental composition. Inspired by the natural phenomenon of petrichor – a distinctive earthy scent often experienced after a heavy storm, the combination of metal and classical instrumentation delivers a haunting portrayal of nature at work.The single will be officially released on the 12th of November.
The band comments: "Our new single is a dramatic composition bringing to life the natural phenomenon of petrichor - the earthy scent after heavy rainfall. The thundering metal section reveals the dark and heavy sounds we love, while the orchestral focused part celebrates a free-flowing display of creativity. It's unusual, avant-garde, and has been a hugely fun experimental piece to produce."
Thrown into the midst of the storm, the track opens with thundering guitars and epic synthesizers. The atmosphere in this first section is electric with a few eerie vocal harmonies thrown in. The following movement takes a predominantly orchestral turn with numerous folk instruments also woven into the mix. The contrapuntal melodies recreate the randomness of nature, of falling rain and the petrichor that emerges from the chemical reactions that take place.
“The new single is incredibly experimental; we’re continuously looking for new ways to compose tracks and create something unique", the band adds. "Holly has been wanting to compose a track around the theme of petrichor for a while and lockdown provided the opportunity to do so. It’s organized chaos, the structure is inspired by various classical styles just taken much further!”
This is an unusual piece that intentionally diverges from the previous tracks Disconnected Souls have produced. “Petrichor” is a fantastical experiment that establishes the genre-mixing and creative composition that is to come in their next chapter.
Disconnected Souls take their inspiration from numerous genres and combine ideas to create something dramatic, atmospheric and unique, and "Petrichor" is not an exception. With each member bringing a diverse range of musical interests to the table, the resulting sound encompasses a wide variety of instrumental and vocal styles. Listen now to "Petrichor" below.
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