Panopticon by Alek Darson
During my last 10 years of professional music experience I went through many emotional states. Being in numerous different projects and acts gave me insight into a large scope of personal mindsets, ranging from experiencing the lowest of disapproval and despise, to the highest bliss of love and acceptation. This EP’s musical realm depicts all those emotions about the world and what they came down to. I look at it as a Panopticon, a perfect all seeing prison, where a single guard is the omni-observant. The big question stands: are we the guard, or the prisoner? I hope this music gets you a bit closer to my innermost world.
Tracklist
| 1. | Sprockets | 5:36 |
| 2. | Flight Impressions | 4:39 |
| 3. | Waltz of Titans | 5:07 |
| 4. | Spiral of Sanity | 7:32 |
| 5. | The Rind | 5:57 |
| 6. | Fingers Painted Purple (hidden track) | 0:25 |
Credits
All compositions by Alek Darson. All tracks arranged (except 6) and performed by Alek Darson.
The Rind lyrics by Vladimir Lalić
Recorded, edited, mixed, mastered, and produced by Alek Darson at Stretch Recording Studios
Featuring Guests:
Milan Jejina Yeqy (drums - 1, 5, 6)
Hadrien Pierson (drums - 2)
Mića Kovačević (drums - 3)
Milena Jančurić (flute - 3)
Vladimir Lalić (vocals - 5)
Eren Başbuğ (string arrangement & keyboards - 6)
String Section: Steve Chieh-Wei Chiu, Dominika Hwang, Alison Dooley, Sadie Currey, Tamer Tarhan, Eden Rayz
License
All rights reserved.
In the realm of modern progressive music, ALEK DARSON emerges as a captivating force, defying conventions with his enigmatic guitar work. Alek Darson's artistic journey weaves through Europe, Boston, Los Angeles, and his current home in Toronto. With his European roots and American education at Berklee College of Music, Darson immerses himself in the vibrant tapestry of Progressive Metal.