Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere – Theta Five (Discus, 2020)
Theta Five is the fifth album from remarkable British band ensemble Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere. The group plays a groundbreaking mix of psychedelic progressive rock, mesmerizing electronics, avant-garde classical and jazz improvisation.
Orchestra of the Upper Atmosphere effortlessly combines acoustic and electric instruments along with captivating vocals to deliver a fascinating set of adventurous musical pieces.
The lineup includes Martin Archer on saxophones, clarinet, flute, organ, mellotron, software instruments, and voices; Steve Dinsdale on drums and synthesizers; Lorin Halsall on double bass, electric upright bass, and electronics; Yvonna Magda on violin and electronics; Andy Peake on Rhodes electric piano and synthesizers; Walt Shaw on percussion and electronics; Jan Todd on vocals, voices, lyrics, harps, electronics, laptop, MIDI keys, bowed acoustic bass guitar, glockenspiel, 12 string guitar, Korg wave drum, and Idiopan; and Terry Todd on electric bass and acoustic 12 string guitar.
Stream or buy Theta Five from discusmusic.bandcamp.com/album/theta-five-101cd