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For
25 years, Mythos has been creating timeless, ethereal music fusing
electronic beats with vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, synths and
sounds from around the world. 2021 marks the 25th Anniversary for the
duo of Bob D’Eith (producer and piano) and Paul Schmidt (acoustic
guitar) with special guest performances from Jennifer Scott (vocals),
Jasmin Parkin (vocals), Rene Worst (bass), Pepe Danza, (percussion),
Niko Quintal (percussion) and many others.
Bob’s
father spent many years trying to convince him to work with his
brother’s talented friend Paul. When Bob was trying to create music for
film and television, he teamed up with Paul to co-write together. As Bob
and Paul started producing music and working with Vancouver session
players Jennifer Scott and Rene Worst, it became apparent that they had
created something special. Mythos was born. In 1996, Mythos released the
“Introspection” EP independently. The first single “November Dance” (in
instrumental dance track with no lyrics) was released and much to the
surprise of the artists became a commercial radio hit and retail
success. “Introspection” went on to win a WCMA Award and was nominated
for a JUNO Award. “Introspection” was picked up by a Bay area label
entitled XDOT25 and released internationally.
The
second release “Iridescence” was released briefly in Canada, however
Max Amadi from XDOT25 pitched Mythos to the Malibu based label Higher
Octave (Virgin/EMI0). Max’s suggestion of the pairing of Mythos with the
brilliant fine artist Gil Bruvel led Higher Octave to release the 16
track self-titled “Mythos” (1998) that went on to be released in 33
countries and sell in the high five figures. Hot on the heels of the
success of “Mythos”, Higher Octave released “Reality of a Dreamer”
(2000) and “Eternity” (2002). Mythos spent years in the Billboard charts
and was added to many essential compilations in the time. Mythos was
also used for “Victoria’s Secret” Cannes runway production during this
time. Mythos won a second WCMA award during this period.
Once
Higher Octave merged with their parent label, Mythos moved over to
Alula Records/Allegro (Oregon) releasing “Purity” (2006) for the world
less Canada that was retained by Adagio Music/Pacific Music/Warner. For
a few years, Paul went to Korea to teach English and Bob developed his
career building Music BC (a non-profit music industry association) and
his entertainment law practice. In 2012, Bob and Paul re-united for the
album “Journey” released through Adagio Music/IODA (2013). In 2014,
Adagio Music released a “best of” series of Mythos tracks including a
special Vinyl release. A new Album “Journey” (2018) was released on
Adagio/The Orchard.
2021
is Mythos’ 25th Anniversary and this year we are pleased to release
“XXV” a 14-track album including 5 new tracks and 9 fully remastered
classics. The lead-off single “Legacy” featuring Cam Blake (Bob’s son
and Indie Rock artist in his own right), uses progressive rock and
electronic elements and was produced with returning performances by
Jennifer Scott and Rene Worst. “Fly Away” is going to please many Mythos
fans, getting back to Mythos’ musical roots. “Bonum et Malum” explores
the dichotomy between good and evil, sadness and joy. “Progression” is a
piece that evolves through the addition of ever complex melodies, all
woven together into a tapestry of sound. “Recuerdos de la Alahambra”
originally composed by Francisco Tárrega and arranged for guitar and
strings by Mythos, features a beautiful classical guitar performance by
Paul Schmidt. The balance of the tracks (November Dance, Brazil,
Planinata, Alchemy, Ascent, Icarus, Surrender, Eros and Spiritus) are a
selection of Mythos’ most enduring tracks from previous albums fully
remastered for the digital environment.
Mythos continues to have a great following around the world with over 10 Million streams from over 90 countries.
Ian Boddy & Nigel Mullaney: Smoke & Mirrors
Playing
live can often be a challenge when using modular synthesisers and one
approach that can be taken is to use a lot of equipment on stage. This
was certainly the case with this concert recorded at the Capstone
Theatre, Liverpool on 18th November 2017. DiN label boss and long time
musical collaborator
Nigel Mullaney really went for it using several
Eurorack modular cases as well as I
an Boddy’s Serge modular system &
VCS3 and Mullaney’s Elektron devices & Korg Wavedrum. The duo
further complemented this set up with Boddy's French Connection Ondes
Martenot style keyboard controller and a Moog keyboard each. Cameras
captured their performance live and projected it behind the duo onto a
massive screen for a totally immersive live experience.
This concert is now being released on the DDL digital only sub-label of
DiN and showcases these two musicians in their natural element
improvising a series of musical sections that segue seamlessly together
to create a constantly unfolding tapestry of sound. From the haunting,
spacey legato atmospheres of the opening track Forever through to Berlin
School inspired sequenced sections such as Orthogenesis and Paradigm
Shift the music never stays still. More abstract, experimental pieces
such as the pair of
Noise Lab tracks give way to heavier, rhythmic sections such as Vanguard and the full on encore track Run The Clock Down.
This cross pollination of genres and styles is something central to the
core of the DiN ethos. At the end of the day it’s all just music and as
such this approach can take the listener on a unique sonic journey. credits
released December 3, 2021
All tracks composed, played and produced by Ian Boddy & Nigel Mullaney.
Recorded live at the Capstone Theatre, Liverpool on 18th November 2017.
Mastered by Ian Boddy November 2021.
Concert promotion Neil Campbell.
Ian Boddy:
Eurorack & Serge modular, VCS3, Analogue Systems French Connection,
Moog Voyager, Elektron Analog 4, iPAD running Borderlands, Make Noise
0-Coast
Nigel Mullaney:
Eurorack modular, Elektron Machinedrum, Octatrack, Analog 4, Digitakt & Rytm, Korg Wavedrum, Moog Sub37,
Teenage Engineering OP-1
www.ianboddy.com
www.nigelmullaney.com
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