ODDER - Pagan Incantations
Review by Atomic Robo Kid
Mysterious shrouded figures hold forth an ancient otherworldly vessel: To the unaware eye an enigma, an object with no obvious purpose. To this gathering of cloaked beings, the purpose has been written in scripture for millennia. The time is right, the planets finally aligned to allow the summoning of the ancient alien forces. Ancient, according to time but far superior in technological advances that humankind will ever understand.
No sooner had they stepped onto the sacred platform that the vessel began to emit a high pitched melody, the ceremony has begun!
Odder brings us his newest offering 'Pagan Incantation' which starts with an accelerated tension building sequence, then an electrical high octave accent sound with a sonic backdrop of impending doom and gritty, overdrive bass!
The device, with its high pitched tones that are increasing in complexity have started to rip open space itself. Thunderous sounds create a parting amongst the atmosphere, the time is right for our masters to enslave us once more and the time is now for Odder to ensnare us with his catchy hooks and draw us deeper into his groove ridden composition. What an intro!
Around a minute in there is a very cool breakdown, the calm before the Alien storm. Odder's signature hits, samples and glitches create a really interesting rhythm, pure seduction. Which, is further assisted by those spell filled chants. Deep, illegible mutterings sit amongst this impactful percussion, setting the scene for the ceremonial ritual. We've caught our breath but begin to witness the start of eternal domination as the track makes powerful progression.
Towards the end of the track those high octave accent sounds and the chants of the believers are at the forefront of this rich sonic tapestry creating a clear sense of an approaching cataclysmic climax. I've already built my Doomsday bunker, and that's where you'll find me.... Listening to this track. Loud!
'Pagan Incantation' is an impactful track that will get your heart and mind pumping, the power behind the drum work will make certain of that. The layering of vocal elements, with the illegible chanting, adds a welcome extra. Perhaps, transforming a passive listener to an inquisitive participant. I really enjoyed the gritty baselines and thumping drum sequences. Both of which are prone to a sprinkling of glitch. Basically balancing those nuances of Cyberpunk and Darksynth so well, yet spawning something new and exciting!
Let it be known Odder has an EP release, coming later this year, and mark my words it is going to explosive! I've developed a taste for those dark glitches, fine tuned horror themes, mix tearing bass and clever percussion. I don't think I will be able to wait! However, in the meantime I highly recommend you listen to 'Pagan Incantation'.
For more tracks from ODDER, visit: oddersound.bandcamp.com
