Ascension of The Watchers - Iconoclast
ARTIST........: Ascension of The Watchers
TITLE.........: Iconoclast
LABEL.........: Watchersmusic
URL...........: http://www.thewatchers.org
GENRE.........: Other
QUALITY:......: 168kbps avg / 44100Hz / Joint Stereo
RIP DATE......: 2005-07-14
RELEASE DATE..: 2005-07-00
Tracklist:
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01. Evading 7:34
02. Residual Presence 5:54
03. On The River 4:26
04. Moonshine 5:28
05. Quintessence 10:06
Total 33:28
Release Notes:
Ascension of The Watchers, the creative journey of Burton C. Bell and John
Bechdel, is a vision born of life, love and spirituality. The music, melodies
and lyrics gives one the opportunity to share in Burton 's visions as he sees
them, in their purest form. The intimate nature of Ascension of The Watchers is
envisioned to draw the minds, hearts and aspirations of a people to a higher
level of thinking and feeling by bringing them together in celebration and
reflection in the beauty of life and spirituality, through these melodies and
words.
In early 2002, Burton retreated to the quiet simplicity of rural Pennsylvania
for seven months with his friend and musical confidant John Bechdel, to escape
the onslaught of Los Angeles . A mentor in music, philosophy and demeanor,
Bechdel unwittingly guided Burton along the path to this project. John's talent,
patience and like-mindedness helped Burton 's creative destiny manifest, and
through their collaboration they have brought to life a beautiful testimonial
that all who listen can relate to.
With Burton 's unprecedented vocal sound and style, coupled with the brilliantly
orchestrated musical compositions of both Burton and John, Ascension of The
Watchers echoes the sounds of a prophetic hallucination that most can feel in
their fears and dreams, with remorse of things lost and forgotten; but with a
hope of redemption and light in the future.
Recorded in the hauntingly beautiful seclusion of rural Pennsylvania at The
Machine Shop, John's private studio; "Iconoclast" features five original
recordings that showcase Burton's ethereal vocal and writing style through
thought provoking lyrics and music with a melodic acoustical and synth blend,
that shows Burton's constantly evolving musical growth.
After two years of writing and recording, along with reflection on the very
personal nature of this project, Ascension of The Watchers will truly begin its
journey in 2005 with limited edition vinyl and CD releases of "Iconoclast" and
smaller, more intimate live performances to be scheduled throughout the United
States and Europe . With additional material being conceptualized and written,
Ascension of The Watchers will continue to grow as Burton 's spiritual and
musical endeavor well into the future.