Songs of old, recorded new by a band from Cairo, Egypt specially assembled … Read Full Bio ↴Songs of old, recorded new by a band from Cairo, Egypt specially assembled by Alan Bishop (member of legendary American band Sun City Girls and co-owner of the world famous Sublime Frequencies label, aka Alvarius B). Songs projected through Bishop's typically dark songwriting lens, animated by a band of brilliant musicians from Cairo and brought to life by group dynamics and a special sets of circumstances. Be sure to see where you can. The band are playing shows in North Africa and the Middle East before venturing into new territories to regale audiences.
Two years in the making, one of music's natural mavericks has delivered something easy to babble about but hard to deliver - a perfect set of pop songs, a hand crafted suite of music that is uncannily familiar yet deliciously alien and unreal. That rare thing… a classic album. These songs were written by Bishop years ago and were all but lost: now their time has come, made glorious flesh by this alluringly transgressive band American/Egyptian project. Bishop's songs are sung by both himself and two former members of the Egyptian band Eskenderella. In fact two separate albums will be released - one in English and one in Arabic.
The songs are drenched in lovely psychedelic folk arrangements and vocal choruses; catchy, dreamy refrains swim in the mix with potent and sinister acoustics… it's an album that could have surfaced decades ago, such is its richness. Imagine the spiked psych pop nuggets of Love's Forever Changes to get a hang on the swirl of delirious and devious that pervades with The Invisible Hands. The album also synchs a little with the 2011's Alvarius B record Baroque Primitiva; but with even more melody, space and fidelity.
The lyric sheet is awash with loaded imagery, with Bishop drawing upon ancient symbols, warped myths and weird folklore. But this album is not just a period piece - it seems to be right on time, as if the now and the future have superimposed itself upon these tracks. The historic and tumultuous times, post Arab Spring, the album was created in has added extra dimensions to this golden curveball of a project.
The Invisible Hands is the English translation of the band's original Egyptian Arabic name, El Ayadi El Khafeyya, and tool almost two years to create amidst an unusual and challenging backdrop. The group was established during the summer of 2011 and the album was recorded in Cairo in May of 2012. Band members include Cherif El Masri and Aya Hemeda (both former members of Eskenderella) with drummer Magued Nagati. Deveral other players from the Cairo scene are featured on various songs including Sam Shalabi (Shalabi Effect/Land of Kush) on oud, and Mohamed Medhat on violin and viola.
The English language CD version of the album is out on Abduction. An Arabic language CD version is only be available to purchase in the Middle East. Both English and Arabic language versions are available for digital download and both versions together will be available as a limited edition 2-LP.
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Two years in the making, one of music's natural mavericks has delivered something easy to babble about but hard to deliver - a perfect set of pop songs, a hand crafted suite of music that is uncannily familiar yet deliciously alien and unreal. That rare thing… a classic album. These songs were written by Bishop years ago and were all but lost: now their time has come, made glorious flesh by this alluringly transgressive band American/Egyptian project. Bishop's songs are sung by both himself and two former members of the Egyptian band Eskenderella. In fact two separate albums will be released - one in English and one in Arabic.
The songs are drenched in lovely psychedelic folk arrangements and vocal choruses; catchy, dreamy refrains swim in the mix with potent and sinister acoustics… it's an album that could have surfaced decades ago, such is its richness. Imagine the spiked psych pop nuggets of Love's Forever Changes to get a hang on the swirl of delirious and devious that pervades with The Invisible Hands. The album also synchs a little with the 2011's Alvarius B record Baroque Primitiva; but with even more melody, space and fidelity.
The lyric sheet is awash with loaded imagery, with Bishop drawing upon ancient symbols, warped myths and weird folklore. But this album is not just a period piece - it seems to be right on time, as if the now and the future have superimposed itself upon these tracks. The historic and tumultuous times, post Arab Spring, the album was created in has added extra dimensions to this golden curveball of a project.
The Invisible Hands is the English translation of the band's original Egyptian Arabic name, El Ayadi El Khafeyya, and tool almost two years to create amidst an unusual and challenging backdrop. The group was established during the summer of 2011 and the album was recorded in Cairo in May of 2012. Band members include Cherif El Masri and Aya Hemeda (both former members of Eskenderella) with drummer Magued Nagati. Deveral other players from the Cairo scene are featured on various songs including Sam Shalabi (Shalabi Effect/Land of Kush) on oud, and Mohamed Medhat on violin and viola.
The English language CD version of the album is out on Abduction. An Arabic language CD version is only be available to purchase in the Middle East. Both English and Arabic language versions are available for digital download and both versions together will be available as a limited edition 2-LP.
http://www.facebook.com/invisiblehands23
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Katie Penkert
Andy: I picked mine based on an incredible artist's work
Ellen: I picked mine based on the unique styles of icons in Dishonored and Assassin's Creed
Luke: I picked mine because of the beautiful and iconic music in Zelda
Jane: I picked mine based upon both function and artistry
Mike: SONIC ON A ROCK
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Here are the game-inspired tattoos that Andy, Jane, Mike, Luke and Ellen would totally get permanently inked on their skin! If only the needles weren't so scary. Enjoy!
Ghoul Bladezilla
If I would get a tattoo I would get a monster hunter themed tattoo of either the symbols, monster icons, or of my favorite monster glavenus.
THE META
got The Outsider Tattoo yesterday not gonna lie was actually the most painful Tattoo i've gotten so far which is strange cause it's also the smallest
v01Dz _/
@Eurogamer you can get cancer
Fraxxxi
Get the Outsider tattoo done in white UV ink. Once healed it's effectively invisible in normal conditions but glows a bright blue under UV light - like the Outsider's mark did just then at 3:33
Jojobnono33
I feel that the song of storms was a good idea, but I feel like you should have chosen the tri force on the back of the hand.
Gunny9191919191919191
I have to say, I love these unscripted videos so much. Don't get me wrong, the scripted ones are always a delight, but I really enjoy just seeing you all be yourselves and just talk about the things you're passionate about. Like the sad moments one was so great and probably my favorite list video you've made. Keep up the great work!
sarah
came into the comments to say the same thing - i love seeing my favorite youtubers' personal gaming thoughts and memories, partly because it's just very endearing and interesting, and partly because it makes me think of what my own answers would be to the questions they pose themselves. nicely done, oxtra team - more of these, please!
Random Username for Chris
Gunny9191919191919191 I would like to concur with your thoughts. Whilst, I very much enjoy the humour and jokes I find it refreshing to just have profound views on certain topics and what inspires (from) them
Dustydark Horse
thanks, I'll use this to break up the Curse Of Osiris story before the final boss