New York, NY (Top40 Charts) The synth and guitar duo
Craig Padilla and Marvin Allen release their second collaboration album on Spotted Peccary Music.
Strange Gravity is a continuation of what we began with Toward the Horizon about the story of the Umbrella person, and how she represents all of us regarding how we gravitate towards others." -
Craig Padilla
An impressive example of space rock at its finest, Strange Gravity is a sophomore release by electronic music veteran
Craig Padilla and electric guitar virtuoso Marvin Allen, teaming up once again for the Spotted Peccary
Music label. The album releases everywhere today on most platforms, in formats listed here: https://orcd.co/strange-gravity-pre
Strange Gravity is a compelling example of what is possible when two gifted musicians from different musical backgrounds are pulled into a common orbit and develop a creative synergy. Riding the waves of inspiration, the duo deliver an honest and spellbinding blend of ambient electronic atmospheres, Berlin school sequences, and classic rock flavored guitar textures. Interspersed with introspective moments - and even a few memorable melodies - the music on Strange Gravity moves through an array of music moods that range from hypnotic and dreamy, to powerful and epic.
Swirling electronics, pulsing synthesizers, soaring guitars, and hypnotic rhythms twist and turn throughout the album's 65 minutes, gliding through the stratosphere with an effortless freedom.
Craig Padilla & Marvin Allen's Strange Gravity is the perfect follow-up to their debut album Toward the Horizon (SPM-9086).
In an imaginative review, music journalist
Robin James describes the sound as "a dialog between two inspired friends, taking us on a journey through breathtaking vertiginous expanses, the inertia builds slowly until the warping phenomena kicks in and a flock of creatures, perhaps mermaids or tiny bizarre aliens, continue their flight in the direction of the horizon."
Allen reveals that "The sound of the album is a blend of Craig's Berlin School and ambient tendencies connecting with my bluesy classic rock leanings. The title, Strange Gravity, relates to the way
Craig and I are drawn towards a common center."
"Strange Gravity is a continuation of what we began with Toward the Horizon about the story of the Umbrella person, and how she represents all of us regarding how we gravitate towards others," says Padilla. "The music is a natural progression from the first album to this one with more ambient rock music filled with melodic sensibilities and experimental ideas."
Strange Gravity was mastered by Ben Cox, and is available now for physical purchase in CD format and in 24-BIT AUDIOPHILE, CD QUALITY LOSSLESS, MP3 and streaming formats. The CD version of Strange Gravity arrives in a factory sealed 6-panel gatefold package that includes vibrant artwork, liner notes, a 4-page booklet, and exquisite package design by
Daniel Pipitone.
Tracklist:
1 Strange Gravity (18:46)
2 The Revelation (06:47)
3 Friendship (11:00)
4 Fractured Illuminations (09:40)
5 All Around Us (18:19)
Visit Spotted Peccary's official website for new, limited edition 35th Anniversary merchandise, as well as its new free sampler, 34. Watch the label's 3+ hour TRANSMISSIONS livestreams on YouTube, and listen to its artist-curated IMPULSE playlists on Spotify.
With more than 40 releases over the course of his prolific career,
Craig Padilla has proven to be a driving force in the current electronic music scene. Never letting technology overcome the humanity in his compositions, he creates electronic music that is rooted in tradition while still sounding new, interesting and fresh.
Craig has always endeavored to create engaging musical landscapes as experiences to be treasured and played indefinitely.
Marvin Allen is a northern California based multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, performer, and music educator. As an accomplished musician, he has been lending his talents to numerous jingles, recording sessions, and short film soundtracks for many years. He also co-founded the Shasta Blues Society and continues to mentor many talented youths. His 2019 collaboration with longtime friend
Craig Padilla is Allen's first foray into the world of ambient electronic music.
www.AmbientElectronic.com.
Spotted Peccary Album page: https://spottedpeccary.com/shop/strange-gravity/
Album Unboxing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb_K16f3cOA
SPM Artist page: https://spottedpeccary.com/artists/craig-padilla-and-marvin-allen/
Bandcamp: https://ambientelectronic.bandcamp.com/
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