Orphaned Land - recording ORwarriOR, a diary from the studio

[Ko_B]

This week we will record percussions and flute, more photos and updates soon.

Cheers too all the orphans!

 

[Kenneth R.]

Great photos guys, and I just know the music is sounding as great too

 

[Postmodernist]

Thanks Kobi! These cool pictures always make me wonder what the recordings might sound like

 

[Morticia NL.]

Matti ma kore?
And yeah- I also wonder what it's like to record. The pictures are funny, but are there no stroopwafels in the studio? no chocolate??? How the hell do you get Yossi to do anything then? Thanks for keeping us posted!!!

 

[Yossi_Orphaned_Land]

Well, with all these TONS of Riffs and dozens of minutes of numerous string instruments, you really need some rythmic parts to "spice things up", don't you think?
So today we're recording the percussion parts for the album, varying from different Darbukas through Pakistanian percussions, castanets etc. The talented Avi Agababa is doing his finger magic again

If we finish on time I might have a chance to wrap up some last ethnic instruments, including Chumbush

 

[Postmodernist]

OMG, that's wonderful Yossi. The magic of diversity!
Is there going to be ~30 types of percussion like it's rumored there is on Mabool?

 

[Tabletwister]

It's really great posting photos and updating from the studio. It's important for us to keep in touch and get closer with the band through the recordings session as the new album takes shape! Really appreciate it, thanks a lot guys!!!

 

[Ko_B]

Here are some photos of Yossi and the turkish Chumbush, enjoy!

 

[Ko_B]

 

[Postmodernist]

12 strings, must be hard to tune
Choombush sound:

 

[Yossi_Orphaned_Land]

After wrapping up 100% (almost) of all the guitars and traditional string instruments along with the drums and bass, following the Violins comes the instrument of wind - The Flute. We use a variety of flutes in ORwarriOR playing, as usual, Orphaned Land riffs like you like them

 

[Postmodernist]

Hi Yossi, thanks for the picture. Is that Arabian flute or Japanese flute? Looks like it's made of reed or bamboo.

PS: I got an idea how ORwarriOR might sound like: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?t4tnajvmltz

 

[BC-A]

Damn the album is almost recorded. Can't believe it...
My backpack is already prepared for the release party!!! (as usual there's nothing inside anyway)
Miss you all my friends!

 

[mechanimal]

hi to all orphans from turkey!
i know the album will be phenomenal! i can't wait to listen. we want to see you soon here!
loves to all..

 

[Alteredmindeath]

Wow! this is amazing process, this is going to be great sounds of magic! Super pictures of the studio too, keep up the good work!

 

[Yossi_Orphaned_Land]

These are Nay and Kawala flutes, not japaneese.
Yannick! so good to see you here my friend!! miss you both sooo much!

 

[Ko_B]

Salam alekum and shalom alechem to all the orphaned warriors

The last days in the studio were dedicated to a cleanning process of all the channels, it was boring and technic, but it's a must.
This week we will continue to record, we are suppose to record a Santur (which is a persian instrument) and to start some of the vocals parts (finally!!)

We'll keep you updated with reports and photos asap.

Happy passover!
Kobi.

 

[Postmodernist]

Toda raba for all this info!

Santur sounds so majestic and sacred:



I guess Chinese Taxkorgan and "Hammered dulcimer" of Ancient Greece/Europe evolved from Santur:

 

[Tabletwister]

Thanks Kobi, yes finally, to start recording vocals!

 

[Luthien32]

I'm so happy to know that recording is in progress!! Since I discovered Orphaned Land (some years ago) I've seen no new release... I love the previous music, but I'm really eager to hear something new!

Thanks for your music! It's not only fantastic for its own, but for what all it implies