The Psychic Echo

From Butterflies To Echoes :

We were previously called 'The Butterfly Effect'. We recently decided to change our name due to other bands using that title. We want to be original and have an original name for our group. After much consideration the name we came up with is 'The Psychic Echo'.

We wanted something similar to 'The Butterfly Effect' - a term used to describe Chaos Theory, or how small actions can have much larger consequences, much like a butterfly fluttering its wings causing a hurricane on the other side of the world. We agree with this theory. we believe that every action does indeed have a consequence, and even the smallest act can have a huge impact on our lives, others and the world around us.

The butterfly effect is a creative metaphor for cause and effect. However, this metaphor deals purely with physical action. We wanted to express ourselves through a name which took this idea to a deeper, more personal and less tangible level.

We took the initial idea of the butterfly effect and allowed it to evolve from the physical, fluttering of wings, into the metaphysical, creative thoughts and ideas. Our new name 'The Psychic Echo' developed the ideas behind the butterfly effect and moved them into the realms of the metaphysical.

'The Psychic Echo' suggests how we can allow ourselves to look into the future to pre-empt and try to manipulate our future existence, much like the psychic may be able to predict the future. Our futures are determined by the choices we make. If we carefully consider the effects of our actions or inaction, our thoughts and ideas and the consequences, and are truly conscious of our actions, maybe it will help us to make the right decisions in life.

We believe that perception is everything. That positivity creates more positivity, as does negative thought create more negative energy. Our name relates to the power of positive, creative and hopeful thoughts and ideas. These thoughts and ideas can have a ripple effect or echo in our lives and our futures. 'The Psychic Echo' says all of this to us.


The Butterfly Logo :

We use the butterfly as a symbol, a visual image to represent our group, and our philosophy. The butterfly has links to our previous name and our present title as far as Chaos Theory is concerned, however, it also means much more to us than Chaos Theory alone.

In Greek mythology butterflies represent the human psyche, the mind and the soul. So, this is closely connected with my lyrics, as much of what I write is about mental and spiritual pain, love and loss.

The butterfly also demonstrates to us how beautiful life can be. Its short life-span reminds us of our short time on this earth, and how precious every day is. Their delicate wings reveal the fragility of life, reminding us of how fragile we are too both physically and emotionally.

Butterflies are like rainbows, only briefly touching our lives and then they are gone, but they instantly remind us of how wonderful, beautiful and precious life is.

They are tiny and gentle. Precious and beautiful. Delicate and fragile. Fleeting colours, like flying jewels in the air. Touched by the sun. Like glimmers of hope in the darkness.



OUR DEBUT ALBUM 'Into The Light'

Recording of our debut album - 'Into The Light' began September 2006 and after much hard work, determination (and a few tears!) it was completed in february 2008. We are extremely proud of our efforts and our achievement. We are proud to announce that our debut album is now finally available! You can purchase our album from most major download sites, including CD Baby, ITunes, Amazon, Rhapsody & Napster, etc.

We have recorded 12 tracks.

The album tracks are -

1. The Butterfly Effect
2. Fade Away
3. Scars
4. Dead Don't Bleed
5. Beautiful Broken Butterfly
6. Dark Angel
7. Crawl
8. Kill Me If You Dare
9. Where Were You?!
10. Come To Me
11. Lotus
12. Turn

To purchase the album from CD Baby please click on the CD Baby link/pic below. Here you can download an MP3 Album. This is a zip file containing 12 individual MP3s (very high quality ~200k VBR - so will play on ANY hardware - ipod, Cellphone, iphone, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows, Mac, Linux, etc). You also get a JPG of the album cover (a painting by Eva Valentine) and a text file with all the info from the album page, song titles, notes/biography & links.

Come have a look at the review of our debut album at Souldrift:







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