THE EDGE OF TIME

Over the next 9 months, in the lead up to a UK and European tour in September 2020, Pallas are embarking on far-ranging series of retrospective anthologies, including archive videos, free downloads of gig recordings and demos, as well as a series of CDs.

With such an extensive and varied back catalogue, it was fitting that these anthology CD’s would not just be re-mastering or slight remixing exercises but a deeper exploration of the band’s varied trademark sounds.The first of these retrospective anthology CD’s is entitled ‘The Edge Of Time’

The band has always featured both atmospheric and cinematic moments on albums throughout their history and this collection of new versions sets out to explore that element of the band further.

 Niall Graeme and Ronnie have been involved in film music side projects and have brought added cinematic elements to some tracks, whilst others follow a more atmospheric interpretation. The overall chilled and laid back concept of the album harks back to the days of plugging in the headphones and immersing yourself in a soundscape.

 Initially, the CD will only be available directly through the band’s Bandcamp site, which also includes downloads in many formats including lossless, complete with a selection of alternate versions.

 The featured tracks encompass the whole of the band’s recorded career and are:

1. Ghostdancers

The album gets off to a relatively familiar start with the least stripped down of the featured tracks. Much of the original instrumentation of Ghostdancers, from The Dreams of Men, remains but the main focus is given to the violin parts contributed by the acclaimed Traditional Scottish fiddler Paul Anderson.

2. Violet Sky

After a linking section of ambience the atmospheric Violet Sky, originally on 'XXV', features new Spanish guitar from Niall Mathewson over a lush atmospheric background. 

3. New Life

The atmospheric vibe continues with a stripped-down haunting version of New Life originally from the 'wearewhoweare' album this mix features a gentle acoustic guitar in place of the original solo.

4. Just A Memory

A new interpretation of Just A Memory, originally on ‘The Wedge’, continues the laid back atmosphere with a mellow cello taking the main melody part over a mixed percussion bed.

5. In Cold Blood

A radical re-interpretation of In Cold Blood, from ‘wearewhoweare’, carries us into an imagined soundtrack for a modern-day horror movie.

6. Ark Of Infinity

Delving back to ‘The Sentinel’ period the album enters an orchestral territory with a full-blown cinematic treatment of Ark Of Infinity. Originally titled after a Dr Who story the space exploration motif is continued with some parts sounding like potential Star Trek or Star Wars themes, which could only be hinted at with the technology available at its original recording.

7. The Blinding Darkness Of Science

Continuing the orchestral section of the album, The Blinding Darkness Of Science, originally from ‘The Cross and Then Crucible’ has a sense of urgency in tune with the increasing pace of technology.

8. Something In The Deep

Both atmospheric and cinematic, Something In The Deep a track originally on 'XXV', features a new end section complete with sirens calling the unwitting to the deep.

9. This Haunted Land

Somewhere between the Deep and the Edge of Time lies a haunted land of shimmering orchestras and ethereal voices. This Haunted Land is a track from keyboard player Ronnie Brown and his collaborator Bill Marshall which lends a special orchestral atmospheric ambience as an extended link piece to the final track

10. Stranger On the Edge of Time

Starting life in the early 80s as the experimental B side to the original ‘Arrive Alive’ single, the album concludes with this special 21st-century re-imagining of its’ keyboard pulse and mellotron quirkiness, with Paul Mackie adding some spacey vocals, with the track finally fading away into infinity.

Decipher the cryptic clues for the tracks to be included on "The Edge Of Time", the first of a series of special anthology cds!

ALL THE PALLAS T SHIRTS FROM ARRIVE ALIVE TO WEAREWHOWEARE PLUS MORE!

NOW AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK!

Pallas are proud to announce that the special edition digibook version of the new album 'wearewhoweare' has now been released  - all thanks to the recently completed a crowdfunding campaign through Indiegogo. As a result of this unique funding wearewhoweare will currently be exclusively available only directly from the band through our direct supply partner Bandcamp.

This album is available as a lavishly illustrated 40 page (including cover) digibook featuring artwork from the Russian artist Anton Semenov, or a value pack cd, both including the download version which will be available on the day of release, or just as a download.

Please note that Bandcamp allows a choice of download formats including lossless and that you will recieve the bonus 'megamix' download upon ordering !

The Extensive details about the tracks on the album can be found under the wearewhoweare menu above, or by using this link, complete with video snippets and studio reports to document the albums progress.

Click To Purchase wearewhoweare at Bandcamp

A unique chance to own instrumental versions of the tracks of the 'wearewhoweare' album along with some demos, including an as yet to be completed track, Ghost In This House, and an advance teaser, Undiscovered World, from the forthcoming Niall Mathewson album 'Eclectic Electric'!

Available now as a value pack cd in card cover with free download included or just as a download. 

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Track Listing:

1 - New Life Prelude

2 - Shadow of The Sun (Instrumental)

3 - New Life (Instrumental)
4 - Harvest Moon (Instrumental)
5 - And I Wonder Why (Instrumental)
6 - Dominion (Instrumental)
7 - Wake Up Call (Instrumental)
8 - In Cold Blood (Instrumental)
9 - Winter Is Coming (Instrumental)

10 - In Cold Blood Piano Demo

11 - Ghost In This House Demo
12 - Big City/Shadow Of The Sun In Development

13 - Undiscovered World - Demo from forthcoming Niall Mathewson Album

The band recorded the rehearsals for the pre-christmas gigs at The Mill Recording Studios in Banchory and it was mixed down by Niall Matthewson in time to be available as a cd at the gigs. 

The set includes some old tracks not played for some years and two brand new tracks from the forthcoming album 'wearewhoweare' appearing here with their working titles which may change over the next few months!

There's fifteen tracks which is an hour and three quarters of music at only £8 for the download, the track list is:- 

1. Crown of Thorns, 2. Imagination, 3. Rat Racing, 4. Falling Down, 5. New Life/(Is This) Your Life* New Track!, 6. Shadow of the Sun* New Track!, 7. Ghostdancers, 8. Blood and Roses, 9. Midas Touch, 10. Rise and Fall, 11. East West, 12. March on Atlantis, 13. Atlantis, 14. Arrive Alive, 15. Cut and Run

The download also includes the wearewhoweare trailer video and audio, artwork and artwork for each of the gig posters !

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Catch up with the video reports from the band as the band completed the album: