Painted Mantra by Mushroom Giant
MUSHROOM GIANT have announced the re-release of their 2014 album PAINTED MANTRA through Bird’s Robe Records
Remastered and available on CD, the record showcases the Australian instrumental band’s original progressive music.
Known for their live performances which offer an aural and visual experience that transcend the conventional rock band, they explore a theatrical realm full of colour and imagery.
Formed in 2002, the band have become a legendary part of the Australian underground music scene and performed alongside many notable post-rock artists including PELICAN, SLEEPMAKESWAVES, WE LOST THE SEA, DUMBSAINT, SOLKYRI & many more.
Released in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Bird’s Robe Records, the new edition of PAINTED MANTRA is a gateway for fans to discover this incredible band and the dark energy they bring to music.
MUSHROOM GIANT DISCOGRAPHY
CHRYSALIS EP – 2018
PAINTED MANTRA – 2014
ANTARCTIC ANGEL – 2010
KURU – 2008
RAILS - 2003
Tracklist
| 1. | The Drake Equation | 5:15 |
| 2. | Four Hundred and Falling | 8:39 |
| 3. | Scars of the Interior | 13:57 |
| 4. | Aesong | 5:34 |
| 5. | Event Loop | 5:30 |
| 6. | Primaudial Soup | 6:17 |
| 7. | Triptych | 4:44 |
| 8. | Lunar Entanglement | 3:25 |
| 9. | Majestic Blackness | 5:30 |
Credits
David Charlton - guitars
Craig Fryers - bass, bowed bass
Trent Horwood - drums, percussion
Simon Wade - guitar, hammond organ, rhodes piano
Written and produced by Mushroom Giant
Engineered by Adam Calaitzis at Toyland Studios
Mastered by Joseph Carra at Crystal Mastering
Cello on tracks 6 and 7 by Rachel Samuel
Violin on tracks 3 and 7 by Aaron Barnden
Additional guitars on tracks 3 and 4 by David Gogerly
Tree Man photo by Mel Tipping
Thanks to Dana Roskvist (Sydonia) for donating his body
Rainforest photo by John Piesse
Petrified wood photo by David Charlton
Graphic design by Craig Fryers
Special thanks to: David Gogerly, Roger Shaw, Anthony Connelly,
Ian Carley, Matt McKay, Chris Andrews, Rachel Samuel, Dana Roskvist, Scott Woodhouse, Kylie Dallard, Alex Robinson, Marty Stringer, David Smith, Erica Rasmussen, Geoffrey Fryers, Clare Leavold, Mike Solo, the awesome Australian music scene and to everyone who has supported our music, sincerely grateful.
This album is dedicated to our loved ones, and in particular:
Scarlett, Layla, Sunday, Henry and Byron.
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