Upcdownc Share New Animated Video For 'Adrift (Parts 1 & 2)'

Progressive, Sludge, Horror Synth outfit Upcdownc have shared the latest taster from their upcoming album ‘I, Awake’ in the form of the intense drone filled animated video for Adrift (Parts 1 & 2). Watch here:

On ‘I, Awake’ the band were heavily influenced by composers such as Fabio Frizzi, John Carpenter alongside the Shogun Assassin soundtrack, which led to the use of synthesizers on the album. Guitarist Chris Garth adds, ‘We liked the idea of lots of small sections put together in bigger passages so that they form one whole entire piece which doesn't necessarily have to be played in the same order when playing live. We had also started to use loops but wanted to keep things simple so used them more for textures rather than melodies, as we always like to record live with minimal overdubs.’

The concept behind the music and artwork is based on the idea of sleep, dreams, nightmares and fears coupled with extreme anxiety and night terrors. ‘I, Awake’ explores the transitions between sleep and waking life.