Trial of the Bow began in the Melbourne Summer of 1993.
Initially, a fundamental series of experiments on my first 4-track brought the realization that I could break free somewhat from the manacles of our heavy metal roots and (somewhat) succesfully explore the darker, melodic and brooding elements of the music that was inspiring me at the time and throughout my younger years.
I had been invited to play with diSEMBOWELMENT and Renato and I found a suprising commensurate interest in the most ambient textures - which of course was so prevalent in diSEMBOWELMENT. I recall presenting my first sketches to Ren. and his enthusiasm of the possibilities galvanized him ( his enthusiasm could be infectious ) and had him typically brainstorming and designing imagery that allowed him to break free of his own antecedents.
Although quite naiive at the time, we boldly jumped into our experimentations with a self-belief that really fuelled the burgeoning fire. I believe we recorded a 4 song demo within weeks and had it in the hands of Matt & Bill from Relapse records by the American Spring.
If I remember correctly they had taken the cassette on a camping trip (!) of all things and listened to it somewhere out in the forrest - and returned convinced that there was a future for our sound - issuing a contract for an e.p. to test the waters, as it were.
At the time I had started my Music Degree at University and Renato had began his Graphic Design career - he was quite willing to self-finance our intial studio efforts (a sure sign of his enthusiasm & self-belief) and we found ouselves at the quirkiest of studios by the name of Strawberry Sound (now defunct). This studio was somewhat hobbled together by Gerard McGough - a true rennaissance spirit with absolutely no business accumen, but a love of all things electronic and a passion for creating sonic textures. Little did we realize at the time that we were actually using some old studio gear he had ressurected that was identical to that used by Pink Floyd in the early 70's - gear that had been out of vogue for some time. Looking back, it all helped evoke a very deep, transient vibe that was directly linked to our earliest influences. The glories of 2 inch tape !
We were very purist with our approach - and stayed deliberately away from synths, samplers and other electonic equipment, but rather focussing on creating soundscapes with all manner of things - save the Electric Giitar and 'Bass. The E.P 'Ornamentation' was a every bit the experiment it sounds, lots of improvisation and a genuine desire to try to encapsulate all the influences we had at the time onto one disc and four songs !
Clearly the Nth Indian influence was strong at this time - I was spending a lot of time with the Sitar (albeit ignorantlty!) - our willingness to adapt melodies to any instruments that took our fancy with a sense of conviction provided a musical vehicle in the best traditions of our musical forebears. We even had the front to record a video for the song 'From the Mountains of Tangier' - which I believe had some MTV airplay in Nth America -
More to come....
That sounds pretty unique and shows a new musical approach!!well done,wish you all luck and thanks for accepting our add request:)we are honored to be a friends. check out our debut album,mixed and mastered by Dan Swano,all work+logo by Aaron Stainthorpe ( My Dying Bride )
It must be a mistake that I'm in your top friends... or randomly generated. 'I am not worthy'.
Still trying to buy a copy of 'Rite Of Passage'. I manage a JB HiFi store and ordered it months ago through one of our import suppliers... tempted to just get it off Relapse online now though, after waiting so long.
Simply not enough material ever released by this project, nor dISEMBOWELMENT. I could never get enough.
FORGOTTEN PIONEERS OF FUNERAL DOOM METAL
GallileouS
Ego Sum Censore Deuum
1. Intro : Ego Sum Censore Deuum
2. I’ll Revange
3. Full Of Emperors
4. Graves Of The Harem
5. Destiny part I
6. Destiny part II
7. Inferno Doom
8. AntiVaticano
9. Lunatic
10. Gallileous
In the XVII'th century great and famous astronomer and philosopher has destroyed Judeo-Christian ,biblical vision of the world. He fought very stubbornly with Holly Inquisition.
Now ! 400 years later ! The 4th of may 2007 Gallileous will start to record in No Fear Records studio the newest masterpiece 'Ego Sum Censore Deuum', to remember this war . Soon to be released by underground label Redrum666.
….but this time Gallileous will be ' the censorship of the gods '
Hi guys. Thanks for letting me be your friend. Your music has influenced me a lot. If you have time check my stuff out. You'll find some in my profile.
thanks for the add guys. im a big fan of diSEMBOWELMENT.. but when i first heard this. i was blown away.. still creates that doomy atmosphere disembowelment was renowned for, but it is unlike anything ive heard. very unique. ive been waiting for you guys to create your space too.. good to see you finally on.
all the best.
d.
...while hearing your music!
