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Cryptid

by The Great Octopus

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Zenith 03:09
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The Gloom 03:32
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Hominology 04:39
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Cryptid 04:53

about

A first exploration into synth cryptology inspired by mythical creatures of lurking doom.

For fans of Zombi, Voyag3r, Castle If, Majeure, Master Boot Record, John Carpenter, Videogram, Chris Alexander, etc.

Music videos:
ZENITH - youtu.be/aYTjTOBV6LE
GHOST GALLEON - youtu.be/30o0U1l2tFw

credits

released November 6, 2020

Album credits:

Synth, programming, drums, guitar by David Bertrand
Recorded at Z Studios, Toronto, Canada, July-October 2020
Additional recording and mixing by Warren Rois Bray
Theremini on "Ghost Galleon" by Thea Triffid: nightchill.bandcamp.com
Additional synth noise by Ronin and Zahra Idems-Bertrand
Artwork by Andrew Barr: www.apb-art.com
All songs written by David Bertrand

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The Great Octopus Toronto, Ontario

Heavy synth'n'roll electronic
smoothdoom.

Instrumental synth-based project inspired by isolation, the oceans deep, haunting cinema, and mythical creatures of doom and wonder.

Booking: zombimedia@gmail.com

Banner art by Andrew Barr: www.apb-art.com

Background art by Sätty
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