If 2022's The Children Of Scorpio was the debut album that turned peopleonto the world of Project Gemini aka Paul Osborne, Colours & Light is thebody of work that will be buried deep into their hearts It is a majestic album, bringing together the worlds of folk rock, psychsoundtracks and hazy cinematic funk. A growing confdence and ease emanate from the writing and production of thissophomore LP, bolstered by the reception to his standout debut. "It's a morelayered and diverse record" Paul mentions, "with a more outward-looking, globalsound, born out of the records I was listening to and the musicians I was luckyenough to collaborate with". It feels relaxed yet self-assured, with a kaleidoscopeof sounds that twist together in a mesmerising fashion. The theme of the album developed naturally through the lyrics Paul began writing.A creative process both plagued and fed by insomnia, nourished by relationships,entwined in emotions, nights out, nights in and the after- effects on the humancondition. Relatable themes yet seen through the prism of a soundscape thattakes in many a different culture and scene. From acid folk to psych- funk,Francophile elements to Anatolian and Eastern inspirations, all interlocking androtating as one. Drawing inspiration from those he admires, Colours & Light radiates withcollaborations. The title track, which tips its hat to a live 1973 TV version ofPentangle's 'Wedding Dress', features the folk rock, guitar brilliance of Jack Sharpfrom Wolf People/Large Plants. Elsewhere, two tracks are blessed by the sultry, smokey French vocals of Gloria'sWendy Martinez, 'Extra Nuit' and 'Entre chien et loup'. The former echoes Paul'slove of classic French psych- pop from the late '60s and early '70s and artistssuch as Laurance Vanay, Calcium, Leonie, and Serge Gainsbourg. Martinez'ssublime vocal work nestles perfectly within Paul's psych-folk-funk productions, asher Gloria partner, Alexis Morel (aka Kid Victrola) sprinkles a dose of entrancingguitar line magic on proceedings. The list of collaborations extends further with Raz and Markey Funk, drummerTony Coote and percussionist Paul Elliott all featuring. Regular collaborator andunderground icon Barrie Cadogan (Little Barrie) returns along with Bert Page fromThe Cromagnon Band, who between them provide a hit of whacked-out, fuzzed-upcountry guitar and Moog madness respectively on 'Lost In The Woods(Bacchanal)'. Rounding off the record Paul's daughter, Olivia Osborne, supplies the keyboardintro on the penultimate track 'Twilight'. Dorian Conway from The Soundcarriers(whose bandmate Paul Isherwood returns on mixing duties) then layers echoingheavy fute parts to magically capture the psychedelic sunrise images brought tomind. Balancing light and shade on this record, there is beauty and tension all wrappedup in Paul's vivid and visceral, storytelling gift. CD Tracks: The Sun Devil Prelude / Colours & Light / Extra Nuit / The Last Midnight / Lost In The Woods (Paranoia) / The Sun Devil / Entre Chien Et Loup / Lost In The Woods (Bacchanal) / Seven Seconds To Sunrise / After The Dawn / Twilight / The Sun Devil Coda LP Tracks: The Sun Devil Prelude / Colours & Light / Extra Nuit / The Last Midnight / Lost In The Woods (Paranoia) / The Sun Devil / Entre Chien Et Loup / Lost In The Woods (Bacchanal) / After The Dawn / Seven Seconds To Sunrise / Twilight / The Sun Devil Coda LP Indie Exclusive Magenta Vinyl with OBI strip Tracks: The Sun Devil Prelude / Colours & Light / Extra Nuit / The Last Midnight / Lost In The Woods (Paranoia) / The Sun Devil / Entre Chien Et Loup / Lost In The Woods (Bacchanal) / After The Dawn / Seven Seconds To Sunrise / Twilight / The Sun Devil Coda ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for looking at our listing, below are a few points to consider before making a purchase:- All records we sell are Brand New - pre-orders will normally come sealed but if you are purchasing in stock items, please note the copy may have been unsealed for display in the shop. Please email straight after purchase to enquire if this is of importance to you.- Orders won't ship until all items are released, so keep this in mind when purchasing multiple pre-orders or a mix of in stock and pre-order items.- The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.- We unfortunately don't offer tax/vat outside of the UK via the website so please keep in mind that when the items arrives in your country you may be liable to pay a further charge before delivery. (all UK orders the price you see is the price you will pay). Please also note that we are unable to adjust the declared value on items sold internationally.
