Velvet Orchyd is an American Indie Artist from Lakewood, CA and is currently based in
Kaiserslautern, Germany. Blood Red Moon was written and recorded by Velvet Orchyd (Jenn Edmonds). This is Velvet Orchy's first album on Spotify with 11 tracks such as (Black Sea, Medical aid, Death Rattle, Earthworm, Okay, Okayand others) released this year January 29, 2022. It's a great composition from such a talent. According to Velvet Orchyd, the goal of the songs on Blood Red Moon were for them to each for the most part have names or subjects that were physical: Earthworm, aLL Brains (no Guts) Blood Red Moon.
"I didn't want the album to be that cerebral, at least not so frontal lobal (if that is a word)" said Velvet Orchyd. There is also an element of emergency or alarm throughout this album, referencing tracks Medical Aid, 'Blood Red Moon, and Death Rattle. She also added “I was especially pleased with how the delay on the Guitar on 'Medical Aid is remnant of the sound of sirens. The album bring fun with fitting in a jet engine sound effect at the beginning and the end of The Ending Is the Same As the Beginning. "Jet engines" seem to provoke a sense of urgency.
This album is notable for its deliberate blend of raw and polished elements. Some tracks feature a mix of Lo-fi textures with refined production. For example, in "Okay, Okay," the song begins with a raw electric guitar recording and Casio drum beat before seamlessly transitioning into a more polished sound. "Black Sea" takes listeners into darker realms with Gothic Tango influences and echoes of 1940s Horror Film aesthetics. The artist embraces an eclectic musical style, avoiding conformity, yet consistently grounds her compositions in a rock foundation (pun unintended). The guitar remains a pivotal instrument due to its profound emotional impact. There is no better time to dive into her outstanding performances on all major platforms. Experience the full album here.
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