AE016
Recorded live in 2014 at Metro Gallery in Baltimore.
Mastered by Jake Reid.
Cover art by Zachary Buchner.

Long form 28m36s ritual drone, using voice and synthesizers.

Edition of 50 / Comes with digital download (Bandcamp)
Full color J-card / Pink cassette in transparent pink Norelco shell
Same program both sides
5 Left in stock

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"DISSOLVING THE BONDS" CD (FLAG DAY RECORDINGS)

"Dissolving the Bonds" was written during a tumultuous time in my life full of a lot of changes. This album is a reflection upon the loss of an anchor and the realization that those who you've surrounded yourself with do not have your best interests in mind. In the end it is about separation and finding out who you are after that separation.

-Terence Hannum
credits
released February 26, 2021

Terence Hannum: Vocals, Korg MS-20, Moog Little Phatty, Moog Satellite, Moog Minitaur, MicroKorg, ARP Quartet, Elektron Analog Keys, Elektron RYTM, Cassettes

Recorded by Terence Hannum, Baltimore 2017 - 2019
Artwork: "Magnificent Futility", "Trihedrons" & "Insignificance, Neglect and Disdain" / sizes various / Magnetic cassette tape coating collaged on panel / 2018-2019 by Terence Hannum
www.terencehannum.com

Design & Layout by S. Hardacre Design
www.shardacredesign.com

Mastered by Guillermo Pizarro

"Terence Hannum is perhaps best known as the keyboardist and vocalist of prolific Chicago-born experimental metal trio Locrian, who blend dense, crushing drones and harsh, sweeping black metal to stir up some serious dark energy. But Hannum is also an accomplished visual artist, writer, and solo musician. I was expecting his brand-new album, Dissolving the Bonds, to contain some Locrian-style dissonance, but when I hit play I was treated to five warm tracks of calming, ambient beauty. These cinematic pieces focus on swelling layers, dreamy melodies, and subtle chanted vocals. The title track nods to John Carpenter synth compositions, and my favorite song, “Tender Resignations,” is essentially a pop tune with oscillating organs that recall the sound of the second Suicide record, 1980’s Alan Vega and Martin Rev, which Ric Ocasek of the Cars produced for no pay. The album culminates with “Everyone Has Gathered Here to Destroy You,” a glacial, 15-minute work that buries hypnotic synth patterns under growing and shrinking layers of static. Hannum has an uncanny ability to conjure specific moods, and when it comes to tranquility, Dissolving the Bonds is a masterpiece." - Chicago Reader