To get a taste of the new offering in comparison of the original 2008 version, please check out the special made video at the link below, which is available for immediate publication.
Link
https://youtu.be/n1iRZTQzlew
Paul Masvidal comments:
“Traced In Air has been brought up to date for 2019 – a remix where something less means a little more. Cynic has always been about forging paths rather than building walls.”
CYNIC – Traced in Air remix/master comparison video
The artwork for “Traced in Air Remixed”, created by Robert Venosa, can be found together with the track-list below.
Track List:
1. Nunc Fluens (2:57)
2. The Space For This (5:47)
3. Evolutionary Sleeper (3:36)
4. Integral Birth (3:45)
5. The Unknown Guest: (4:09)
6. Adam’s Murmur (3:29)
7. King Of Those Who Know (6:08)
8. Nunc Stans (4:14)
Total: 34:05
In 2008, after a fifteen-year hiatus, the legendary CYNIC re-emerged with ‘Traced in Air.’ An album of sublime beauty, ‘Traced in Air’ blended their renowned musical prowess with splendor and grace, putting forth forward-thinking riffing fused with the rhythmical intricacy of jazz and the melodic complexity of progressive metal.
Now, a decade later, CYNIC usher forth a renewed edition of that very album. Featuring new tracking by virtuoso bassist Sean Malone and a vibrant new mix by PERIPHERY’s Adam “Nolly” Getgood (ANIMALS AS LEADERS, DEVIN TOWNSEND, HAKEN), and mastering by Ermin Hamidovic, ‘Traced in Air Remixed’ underscores the record’s importance within the genre.
CYNIC was formed in 1987 during the burgeoning rise of death metal in Miami, Florida before relocating to Los Angeles, California. The impressive technical abilities of the band’s founding members even caught the attention of DEATH’s Chuck Schuldiner, who recruited Paul Masividal and Sean Reinert, which led to the inception of the 1991 landmark album ‘Human.’ During the band’s career that spans over three decades, they have garnered a cult following and unyielding praise from critics for shaping the prog metal genre with their impressive creativity. ‘Traced in Air Remixed’ is no exception to this, only further lending to CYNIC’s undisputed legacy.
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Recording line-up:
Paul Masvidal: Vocals, Guitar, Guitar Synth
Sean Reinert: Drums, Percussion
Sean Malone: Bass, Stick
Tymon Kruidenier: Guitar
Current Line-up:
Paul Masvidal: Vocals, Guitar, Guitar Synth
Sean Malone: Bass, Stick
Matt Lynch: Drums, Percussion
Recording studio: Broken Wave Studios, LA (USA)
Sound engineer: Warren Riker
Mixing studio and engineer: Adam “Nolly” Getgood
Mastering studio and engineer: Ermin Hamidovic, Systematic Productions
Cover Art: Robert Venosa
Pre-sales: https://smarturl.it/CynicTiA
Available Formats:
CD
LP in various colors
Paul Masvidal comments:
“‘Evolutionary Sleeper’ was the acorn for all that became ‘Traced in Air’. Fans have been asking for a play-through of this song since it was released in 2008, and here it is! Thanks to Ivan and Positive Grid ????.”
CYNIC recently released the brand new track “Humanoid”, which marks the first new music from the progressive pioneers since the Americans’ 2014 full-length, ‘Kindly Bent To Free Us’.
“Humanoid” is now streaming via the link below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj43zrrQd0o
Paul Masvidal commented:
“‘Humanoid’ is a portrait of contrasts, like those between struggle and stillness, or the immediate against the limitless. Our Stargate is planet Earth — consciousness, the transmitter. We, sentient creatures of light, are alive now — on a sphere, floating in a galaxy fixed amidst the infinite. It’s quite miraculous to be aware of this, and it invokes a sense of urgency and empowerment that is unlike anything else.”
The artwork for “Humanoid” features a detail from the painting “Ayahuasca Dream” by Robert Venosa, CYNIC’s longtime collaborator and celebrated artist, who sadly passed away in 2011.
“Humanoid” was recorded by Paul Masvidal and longtime CYNIC bassist Sean Malone. The song also and marks the debut of the band’s new drummer, Matt Lynch, who brings a renewed sense of energy to CYNIC’s rhythm section.To mix “Humanoid”, CYNIC partnered with renowned engineer Adam “Nolly” Getgood.
Malone comments:
“Nolly’s approach is equal parts expertise and intuition. Working with him was quick, clear, but most of all, musical.”
In other news, a new Paul Masvidal signature instrument, the “Masvidalien Cosmo”, has just been released by Strandberg, the company founded in 2007 by Swedish native Ola Strandberg
Paul Masvidal comments Masvidal comments:
“Strandberg breaks new ground yet again. Kabir, the 15th century Indian mystic poet said ‘Wherever you are is the entry point”, and the Masvidalien Cosmo captures this spirit as a instrument.”When I first started conversations with Ola about the guitar, words such as ‘effortless’, ‘ease’, ‘elegance’, and ‘versatility’ came to mind. Not only was this captured with the instrument, but it was also taken further. The finished product managed to strike a rare alchemy, where everything from the way it sounds, feels, and appears fell seamlessly into place: the guitar both expresses and is itself an expression.”
Strandberg is in a league of its own, holding the greatness of progressive design at its heart. Ola’s work benefits the present by not being bound to it. It’s truly an honor to be working with a visionary company like Strandberg.”
Current line-up
Paul Masvidal: vocals, guitars, keyboards
Sean Malone: bass, stick
Matt Lynch: drums
Style: Progressive Rock
Official biography: http://cyniconline.com/band.html
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More CYNIC news and tour updates will be made available through the Season of Mist website
Press statements
“CYNIC should be understood not so much alongside any metal bands, but along with such radical harmonic progressives in the last 45 years of pop and jazz as Milton Nascimento, the Beach Boys or Pat Metheny.” The New York Times”Cynic makes technical, progressive sounding music sound fun and emotional. These guys are masterful technical musicians, but more importantly, they are great songwriters.” Pop Matters”Cynic have returned with an elemental power. They are defying gravity at every turn with music that seems lighter than air.” MetalSucks
]]>Matt Lynch comments:
“For me, ‘Humanoid’ is about branching out to new territory and embracing the process that follows. It’s the excitement of being given a new puzzle and figuring out where all the pieces fit, all the while improving and evolving.”
“Humanoid” marks the first new music from the progressive pioneers since the Americans’ 2014 full-length, ‘Kindly Bent To Free Us’.”Humanoid” is now streaming via the link below, which can be published immediately.
Frontman Paul Masvidal comments:
“‘Humanoid’ is a portrait of contrasts, like those between struggle and stillness, or the immediate against the limitless. Our Stargate is planet Earth — consciousness, the transmitter. We, sentient creatures of light, are alive now — on a sphere, floating in a galaxy fixed amidst the infinite. It’s quite miraculous to be aware of this, and it invokes a sense of urgency and empowerment that is unlike anything else.”
The artwork for “Humanoid” features a detail from the painting “Ayahuasca Dream” by Robert Venosa, CYNIC’s longtime collaborator and celebrated artist who sadly passed away in 2011.
“Humanoid” was recorded by Paul Masvidal and longtime CYNIC bassist Sean Malone. The song also and marks the debut of the band’s new drummer, Matt Lynch, who brings a renewed sense of energy to CYNIC’s rhythm section.To mix “Humanoid”, CYNIC partnered with renowned engineer Adam “Nolly” Getgood. Malone comments: “Nolly’s approach is equal parts expertise and intuition. Working with him was quick, clear, but most of all, musical.”In other news, a new Paul Masvidal signature instrument, the “Masvidalien Cosmo”, has just been released by Strandberg, the company founded in 2007 by Swedish native Ola Strandberg
Paul Masvidal comments Masvidal comments:
“Strandberg breaks new ground yet again. Kabir, the 15th century Indian mystic poet said ‘Wherever you are is the entry point”, and the Masvidalien Cosmo captures this spirit as a instrument.”When I first started conversations with Ola about the guitar, words such as ‘effortless’, ‘ease’, ‘elegance’, and ‘versatility’ came to mind. Not only was this captured with the instrument, but it was also taken further. The finished product managed to strike a rare alchemy, where everything from the way it sounds, feels, and appears fell seamlessly into place: the guitar both expresses and is itself an expression.”Strandberg is in a league of its own, holding the greatness of progressive design at its heart. Ola’s work benefits the present by not being bound to it. It’s truly an honor to be working with a visionary company like Strandberg.”
Current line-up
Paul Masvidal: vocals, guitars, keyboards
Sean Malone: bass, stick
Matt Lynch: drums
Shop: http://smarturl.it/CynicShop
Official biography:
http://cyniconline.com/band.html
www.facebook.com/CynicPaulMasvidal
http://Cyniconline.comwww.instagram.com/cynic_official
http://Twitter.com/Cyniconline
More CYNIC news and tour updates will be made available through the Season of Mist website
]]>Paul Masvidal comments: “Playing ‘Humanoid’ is a celebration of aliveness!”
“Humanoid” marks the first new music from the progressive pioneers since the Americans’ 2014 full-length, ‘Kindly Bent To Free Us’.
“Humanoid” is now streaming via the link below.
Frontman Paul Masvidal comments:
“‘Humanoid’ is a portrait of contrasts, like those between struggle and stillness, or the immediate against the limitless. Our Stargate is planet Earth — consciousness, the transmitter. We, sentient creatures of light, are alive now — on a sphere, floating in a galaxy fixed amidst the infinite. It’s quite miraculous to be aware of this, and it invokes a sense of urgency and empowerment that is unlike anything else.”
The artwork for “Humanoid” features a detail from the painting “Ayahuasca Dream” by Robert Venosa, CYNIC’s longtime collaborator and celebrated artist who sadly passed away in 2011.
“Humanoid” was recorded by Paul Masvidal and longtime CYNIC bassist Sean Malone. The song also and marks the debut of the band’s new drummer, Matt Lynch, who brings a renewed sense of energy to CYNIC’s rhythm section.To mix “Humanoid”, CYNIC partnered with renowned engineer Adam “Nolly” Getgood. Malone comments: “Nolly’s approach is equal parts expertise and intuition. Working with him was quick, clear, but most of all, musical.”In other news, a new Paul Masvidal signature instrument, the “Masvidalien Cosmo”, has just been released by Strandberg, the company founded in 2007 by Swedish native Ola Strandberg
Paul Masvidal comments Masvidal comments:
“Strandberg breaks new ground yet again. Kabir, the 15th century Indian mystic poet said ‘Wherever you are is the entry point”, and the Masvidalien Cosmo captures this spirit as a instrument.”When I first started conversations with Ola about the guitar, words such as ‘effortless’, ‘ease’, ‘elegance’, and ‘versatility’ came to mind. Not only was this captured with the instrument, but it was also taken further. The finished product managed to strike a rare alchemy, where everything from the way it sounds, feels, and appears fell seamlessly into place: the guitar both expresses and is itself an expression.”Strandberg is in a league of its own, holding the greatness of progressive design at its heart. Ola’s work benefits the present by not being bound to it. It’s truly an honor to be working with a visionary company like Strandberg.”
Current line-up
Paul Masvidal: vocals, guitars, keyboards
Sean Malone: bass, stick
Matt Lynch: drums
Style: Progressive Rock
Shop: http://smarturl.it/CynicShop
Official biography:
http://cyniconline.com/band.html
www.facebook.com/CynicPaulMasvidal
http://Cyniconline.comwww.instagram.com/cynic_official
http://Twitter.com/Cyniconline
More CYNIC news and tour updates will be made available through the Season of Mist website
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