I-ORION by The Gathering Pool

I-ORION focuses on political and social issues in regard to the welfare of our children. The name of the album is based on my son’s name and the Self Psychology term “I-Self”. Largely in support of domestic violence victims, orphans, and children who have become wards of the state; this album’s goal is to encourage healing and growth as a means to end the cycle of abuse within families. The concept of the album follows a semi-fictional version of my son on his journey to find his authentic self and make peace with an abusive stepfather. It’s been a great experience planning this album and working on it with my son. It’s serving its purpose already by helping him express his feelings constructively and have his voice be heard.

Tracklist

1.	Chains, Shackles & Broken Dreams	6:54

2.	His Spirit ∆˚ His Horns	4:44

3.	π1 Orionis	3:50

4.	The Gray	5:06

5.	Rock Bottom's Up	5:20

6.	π2 Orionis	5:30

7.	The Cage (A Gift For Stacey Wegener)	5:10

8.	Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse!	6:43

9.	π3 Orionis	2:29

10.	Victim Vampire	7:52

11.	Flames of Empathy	6:56

12.	Beneath The Sword	7:33

13.	π4 Orionis	2:56

Credits

released December 21, 2019

Backup Vocals: Elisa Baumgartner

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