Robust Mass. Episode 2: Ethereal Riffian, SYC (31.05.2015)

Во время 2го эпизода Robust Mass нам хотелось бы пролить немного света на следующюю церемонию:

"Как правило, Пляска Солнца проводилась каждым племенем раз в год в конце весны или в начале лета, когда бизоны собирались в стада после длинных зим Великих равнин — это позволяло прокормить сотни людей, посещавших церемонию. Каждое племя имело свои практики и церемониальные протоколы, но многие вариации имеют одинаковые элементы, включая передаваемые через поколения танцы, песни на родных языках, молитвы, пост. В некоторых версиях Пляски Солнца с целью жертвы Великому духу делались надрезы на коже груди, рук и спины, в которые вставлялись специальные шпильки, к концам которых затем привязывались ремни и прикреплялись к столбу — «дереву жизни», что означало прямую связь с Создателем."

На этот раз заливать светом и светить солнцем для Вас будут:

ETHEREAL RIFFIAN (Kiev, UA)
http://etherealriffian.bandcamp.com/
http://etherealriffian.com/

SOMALI YACHT CLUB (Lviv, UA)
http://somaliyachtclub.bandcamp.com/
https://vk.com/somaliyachtclub

отдельный респект за:
Poster - xNinja
Teaser - Anna Tihaya

Билеты:
Педпродажа до 30.05 - 60 грн.
Вход в день концерта 31.05 - 80 грн.

Вип-Фан (за столиком на диване) только на concert.ua, кол-во ограничено - 120 грн.

Билеты можно купить тут:

1) http://www.concert.ua/eventpage/robust-mass-episode-2

2) RIDER.UA (ул. Б.Хмельницкого 10 Тел: (044) 254-3883)

3) Evergreen rehearsal room

4) Robust Shop - robustfellowship(dog)gmail(dot)com

Встречи в сетях и на форумах :

FB | VK | NEFORMAT | OP | FROSTER | STONERROCK.RU | LAST.FM

ETHEREAL RIFFIAN - Aeonian (Another Robust Review)

Reaching a Different Kind of Nirvana: Ethereal Riffian’s Aeonian

Oneness. Sensation. Awareness. Not necessarily in that order – these are a few of the track listings you’ll hear when cracking open a portal into Ethereal Riffian’s mesmerizing Aeonian. And like the definition of the title itself, the effect is everlasting – if you’re up for a sonic hangover and a complete submission into enlightenment in the way that only music can achieve.

Edge of Enlightenment

Brooding from the overtones of late 60’s psychedelic meshed with grunge, the band’s second album ascends to an acme of multi-sensual revelations through the ritualistic poundings of heavy metal and otherworldly chant. It’s as if the Gods of Valhalla have become oversaturated with carousing and entered a temple of Tibetan monks, consequently resulting in a beautiful explosion of the universe. If order comes out of chaos, then Ethereal Riffian delivers it aplenty in the hammering dissonance of its grinding chords juxtaposed against the twilight of soft, cosmic sounds. Literary parallel: in The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, William Blake reveals “The path of excess leads to the palace of wisdom” and there is a dark/light resonance of that mantra in this work.

The listener is plunged into an excess of thick sound and delirious vocals in “Thugdam” (Sensation) which transforms into a pulsing, chanting interlude to the next track. After the numbing repetition of the first few minutes, new melodic sequences, a change of dynamics, and the colorful harmonics of acoustic instruments begin to depict a new sequence, fading away into oblivion before the “March of Spiritu” (Rise of Sheol). Ghoulish sounds rise from the ashes of the first track’s inferno, before transforming into a seductive, lyrical guitar heralded by pounding bass and snare – an intoxicating, poisonous line which is then crushed by riotous noise once again. A return to the chanting motif, heavy crashing and whirling in and out of light, fleeting guitar rifts in the upper register make the juxtaposition truly magnificent, almost as if sucking the listener in and out of different dream states. Whatever the incantation, there is a sense of an entire world being discovered, every change sweeping with every key progression and build-up of rhythm and dynamics.

Ethereal Noise

At no time is the album afraid to plunge into head-on fury or celebration. This is not meditation for the meek, and something reminiscent about Dante’s hell lingers here. But this is purgatory, friends, and the heavy-chorded heavens are not far behind.

“Wakan Tanka” (Awareness) weaves a mysterious tapestry of sultry drum beats, mellow, brooding guitar, and a drone-like yet snaky sound that simulates something in between Tibetan chant and a didgeridoo. The first few minutes play around with a few musical ideas, slowly developing the motif and enabling the listener to reach a more meditative state. The drone-like chant is truly haunting, and the power which follows is a sublime climax. Truly celebrating the marriage between the celestial and the human, this is the track that unleashes both fear and beauty, pushing through its cathartic-like growls, moans, and cries before reaching enlightenment itself; the listener has reached their zenith. “Anatman” (Oneness) is a therapeutic come down, healing, fluid yet exuding a strong sense of stillness. It is the meditative state at its most powerful, floating in cosmic ecstasy one moment with the musical silhouette of distant flutes then plunging into power chords and menacing whispers once again. At intervals it ideas seem to reflect a strong Pink Floydian flavor reminiscent of the DarkSide of the Moon era and all its metaphysical, music glory before dissipating into a disjointed, sweaty silence. It truly is an experience to undertake, one which is violent yet tender, wrapped in the lust of excess one moment then divining under purity the next.

After thoughts

It’s difficult to undertake a journey like this and not be reeling afterwards. While each track is substantial in its own merit, it is the album in its entirety which lends to the ultimate sonic aesthetic and spiritual pilgrimage. Ethereal Riffian is clearly going for an experience which transcends the norm and gives listeners something to clamp their teeth on. It’s the kind of album which is more than just about expelling angst, but even discovering components of the self by healing through its many ups and downs that mirror human nature while striving for something higher. There is a definitely therapeutic element of it like Ethereal Riffian’s other works, and like much of related metal/stoner music the potential to carry a universal yet intimate spiritual resonance at liveperformances is great. As a second album, Aeonian encompasses an already developed, mature understand of sound dynamic and concept, yet remains refreshing in its scope.

So shut off the lights, lay back on the floor, and let the encroaching darkness of the room envelope you as you let Aeonian fill your vessel and take over.

(Reviev by EVE)

etherealriffian.bandcamp.com

http://etherealriffian.com/

Ethereal Riffian's "Aeonain" out in 2014......................

- via Nasoni Records - January/February 2014 (for Vinyl)

- via Mulligore Production - January 2014 (for CDs)

- via Tartarus Records - February/March 2014 (for Tapes)

Limited edition CDs and "Aeonian" books will be available directly through the band.

"Amalgamate with the endless

Perceive through lens of timeless"

Ethereal Riffian - March of Spiritu (Rise of Sheol)

Video for the exclusive track written by Ethereal Riffian for Falling Down IIV compilation.
The message band was intending to send is left to be understood alone.

Ethereal Riffian Soundtrack for Biennale exhibition

If you visiting Kiev, UA in period of May 25 - July 25

you have a good chance to get an exclusive experience where picture, sound, philosophical structure and your personal feelings comes as a solid  sphere of ethereal matter.

Don't miss this opportynity.

«STUDIO ANDREA MMXII» present : «PERSPECTIVE» - parallel рroject in the First Kyiv international biennale ARSENALE 2012

Project Curators: Julian Farrow, UK; Andrei Suprunenko, Ukraine
Executive director: Igor Abramovich
Project Architect: Andrei Suprunenko, Anastasia Suprunenko
Film director: Bogdan Plotko

Participating Authors:
• Victor Sidorenko,
• Anton Solomukha,
• Oleg Tistol,
• Roman Pyatkovka
• Nikolai Matsenko

Original soundtrack by ETHEREAL RIFFIAN.
Project site:
Gallery of the Contemporary Art Institute, Ukrainian Academy of Arts.
18 Schorsa Str., Kiev
Exhibition opening: May 24,
Exhibition period: May 25 - July 25

FREE ENTRANCE

Ethereal Riffian "Shaman's Visions" Remastered

Digitally re-mastered version with some artwork details coming this April ! If you're interested - you're welcome at the Robustshop bookmark.

Personally, I recommend you to keep your eyes wide shut and ears opened for the following compilation :

Redburn's Heat......

For those of you who don't know right after the Robustfest, another massive psych/stoner/doom event took place in Moscow. The first Redburn festival fired up Russia on the 14-16 of October 2011.

Ethereal Riffian team was there to play a show, and to capture the bands playing there. Unfortunately we weren't able to make a video for each band, but the videos below will surely be enough to drag you into the Redburn's atmosphere.
As for the report - I guess music speaks louder than words:

Ethereal Riffian:

Check the full set here.

Slow Ride Home: 

Without God: 
 

Cactus Jumper:

Temple of the Smoke:

Sang Sattawood:

Enjoy the music, support the scene!

Enter the Ethereal World...

It's really hard to write a review, because I know these guys well for a damn-long period of time. Decade is the word. Responsible and friendly godfellas through all these years.
I was really wondered when guys started to play. About 2 years ago there was a project that consisted of Max & Stonezilla. They've tried different musical genres from brutal grindcore to acoustic blues songs. A little bit later SAF (Stonezilla's brother) started to play bass and joined them. So, that's how the core of Ethereal Riffian was created. The main goal was to create good sounding conceptual product. And they did it well.

Here is my view on a concept of "Shaman's Visions":

This is a solid tale about Shaman's journey out of his body and back. He is not young nor old. He feels a wisdom of a hundred-year old man. During the flight Shaman meets different creatures. Some of them are dark and evil, others are kind and light, the rest is ether. The man's rhythmic voice-vibes are bringing spirit into the core of the Universe. He understands a whole truth. Coming down into the body. The silent smile fades above the blown up beard.

I should say really big respect to all the ER crew. The really hard work is done.
Max the artist also made great debut.

Don't wana write any similar bands/styles/genres...listen and decide for yourself !
Write your own review in comment section. All constructive critics, lovers, haters are welcome.

Nowadays Ethereal Riffian is looking for a drummer. He should be at least such a kind of personality (inside the body at least :)) :


If you really enjoyed the stuff and wanna buy a physical copy (which is more awesome) write to this mail riffianrockmusic@gmail.com
We're thinking of making some more catchy ER merch soon...Playing gigs are also needed.

Some more info about CD :

10 Euro/15$ - for Shamanic Digi pack (Only 50 were made, handmade, hand played)

9 Euro/13,5$ - for simple kick-ass digipack (ltd. to 250)

shipping cost is included.

Be fast as Flash Gordon to catch shamanic digi. it goes really fast now...And for sure it worth each penny you will spread on it.

I hope that Robustfellow blog will have some kind of little distro-shop soon with some nice titles and low-as-we-can prices.

http://etherealriffian.bandcamp.com/
http://www.myspace.com/etherealriffian

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