Orichalcum - Live

Live consists of four previously released tracks with a new twist and 2 new and unreleased tracks. Tracks 1, 2 & 3 had been released in 1997 on TIP Records on the self-titled album Orichalcum & The Deviant in 1997 titled “Wicked Mille”, “Alien Homes” and “Where Are You”; while track 4 had appeared on the 3D compilation under the name “The Egg” on TIP too. Here we get a rework of these tracks. There is not much difference from the originals. They have a different arrangement and some more psychedelic effects and tweaks which are always a pleasure to listen. “Wicked” is around 2 ½ minutes shorter, “Homes” around a minute longer, “Are You” about 2 minutes longer while “Egg Cracked” is the same length roughly.

The most interesting track here is probably the 21 minute long “Elevation”. Though might seem excessively long amazingly this track never does get repetitive and will grab you attention all way through since it is made of different sounds as if it was made of different tracks stitched with each other.

Album closes with a 12 minute pure ambient track. To me this is a bit of disappointment since there is no psychedelic trickery or FX’s here, but just plain, simple and peaceful ambient. Doesn’t mean that’s bad – it’s just that it’s too relaxed and dry after hearing five such wicked tunes!

If you had enjoyed the Orichalcum & The Deviant album you will be glad to hear those tracks re-worked together with that 21 minute long track. Otherwise I don’t consider this an essential release, but the 1997 album is essential I.M.O.