The Children Of Scorpio, by Project Gemini

The Children Of Scorpio

by Project Gemini

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karlosjackal1973 The production values are exactly the same as mine, in that the drums & bass guitar are right up in the mix. This is a great introduction into the world of Project Gemini. I can hear so many influences in this record, Dave Pike Set springs to mind. A very good friend turned me on to this record. I was busy making my own vibe but I took a listen and ended up listening to the whole thing. Awesome stuff. Colours & light is next. Favorite track: The Road To The Hills.

Veitchy Get in. Loved the Delights tracks so this is an instapurchase.

Daryle Maciocha I first got turned on to Project Gemini via the "Path Through the Forest" 7" release on the wonderful Delights label. The tune remains a favorite on this full-length debut. Deeply cinematic psych-funk and a heavy listen! Favorite track: The Path Through The Forest.

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1. The Children Of Scorpio / 2. The Road To The Hills / 3. Path Through The Forest / 4. Searching For June (Interlude) / 5. June / 6. Scorpio’s Waltz / 7. The Invitation (Interlude) / 8. The Ritual ’70 / 9. Scorpio’s Garden / 10. The Turning / 11. Plan Your Escape / 12. The Deserted Compound (Interlude) / 13. Buried In The Woods / 14. Closing Theme

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1. The Children Of Scorpio / 2. The Road To The Hills / 3. Path Through The Forest / 4. Searching For June (Interlude) / 5. June / 6. Scorpio’s Waltz / 7. The Invitation (Interlude) / 8. The Ritual ’70 / 9. Scorpio’s Garden / 10. The Turning / 11. Plan Your Escape / 12. The Deserted Compound (Interlude) / 13. Buried In The Woods / 14. Closing Theme

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1. The Children Of Scorpio / 2. The Road To The Hills / 3. Path Through The Forest / 4. Searching For June (Interlude) / 5. June / 6. Scorpio’s Waltz / 7. The Invitation (Interlude) / 8. The Ritual ’70 / 9. Scorpio’s Garden / 10. The Turning / 11. Plan Your Escape / 12. The Deserted Compound (Interlude) / 13. Buried In The Woods / 14. Closing Theme

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1.	The Children Of Scorpio 05:10	lyrics	buy track
Until the seven heavens fall into the sea Until the blackened night brings darkness unto me In laughing corners eyes will tell us they can’t see, And unknown cities fall and burn all around me
2.	The Road To The Hills 03:07	info	buy track
3.	The Path Through The Forest 02:58	info	buy track
4.	Searching For June (Interlude) 01:02	info	buy track
5.	June 03:30	lyrics	buy track
June, where did you go, I’ll see you on the other side Skin, white as snow, and a smile so blue, you tried to hide Time, stood by the shore, a tide so blue, it passed you by Eyes, bright like gold, with a tear so pure you had to smile
6.	Scorpio’s Waltz 03:15	info	buy track
7.	The Invitation (Interlude) 00:58	info	buy track
8.	The Ritual ’70 04:17	lyrics	buy track
Born from fire, we are burning souls
9.	Scorpio’s Garden 02:33	info	buy track
10.	The Turning 02:12	info	buy track
11.	Plan Your Escape 02:24	info	buy track
12.	The Deserted Compound (Interlude) 01:22	info	buy track
13.	Buried In The Woods 02:30	info	buy track
14.	Closing Theme 02:50	info	buy track

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Good things come to those who wait. The album 'The Children of Scorpio' by Project Gemini aka Paul Osborne is a result of his steeped 30-year musical journey that’s seen him dig deep, study his record collection and re-emerge to fine-tune his craft.

A cinematic musical journey that plays out like a long-lost soundtrack (think cult B-movies of the 60s and 70s); 'The Children of Scorpio’ was formed from Paul's love of a myriad of genres; from European library music, acid folk, psych-funk, vintage soundtracks and the contemporary breaks scene. The album draws on iconic classics such as the masterful cinematic funk of Lalo Schifrin's 'Dirty Harry', Ennio Morricone's 'Vergogna Schifosi’ and Luis Bacalov’s 'The Summertime Killer’, to name but a few. You can also hear the folk sounds of Mark Fry's iconic 'Dreaming With Alice', the Britsh folk-jazz of The Pentangle and the David Axelrod-produced 'Release Of An Oath' by The Electric Prunes, woven into the cultural tapestry of this gem. The influence of these vintage productions of the 60s and 70s is evident; however, it could be argued that there’s also echoes of the funkier psychedelic moments of bands such as The Stones Roses and The Charlatans, alongside contemporaries such as The Heliocentrics and Little Barrie, thus giving the album a broader crossover potential beyond the world of crate digging and vintage soundtracks.

A bass player and musician since the age of 16, the arrival of his first child in 2010 saw Paul move away from live performance and retreat to his home studio, recording a wealth of music that was destined to never be heard. One of the first tunes to be made was a demo entitled ‘The Children Of Scorpio’, inspired by his long-time obsession with Lalo Schifrin’s soundtrack to violent Clint Eastwood cop classic 'Dirty Harry'. Recorded for fun, the track was fated to sit in the archives untouched. However, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, connections to a wealth of inspirational musicians and labels would re-ignite Paul's musical fire and give him the impetus to develop his slept-on ideas into something more concrete. Firstly resulting in releasing two limited 7'' records on Delights Records and now the long-player for Mr Bongo.

Assisting in the recording of the record were several close friends that have helped spark Paul's musical creativity along the way, including well-renowned guitarist and Little Barrie frontman Barrie Cadogan (who contributes killer six-string guitar to four tracks), Delights Records head-honcho Markey Funk (who adds spooked out keyboards to ‘Path Through The Forest’), Kid Victrola, the chief songwriter and guitarist with French psych girl group Gloria who added wild 12-string to ‘Scorpio’s Garden’, Haifa-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Shuzin who brings the heat behind the drum kit, and Paul Isherwood, co-founder of Nottingham’s The Soundcarriers, who mixed the album on his wealth of vintage gear.

We are delighted to be releasing this slowly-brewed timeless classic that manages to achieve that rare feat of keeping one foot firmly in the past whilst still sounding totally contemporary.

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released May 20, 2022

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Project Gemini London, UK

Project Gemini is the alias of musician, producer and writer Paul Osborne. Drawing on a wealth of influences, Project Gemini’s second LP 'Colours & Light' is out now on Mr Bongo, a majestic collection of folk-rock, psychedelic soundtracks and hazy cinematic funk ... more

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