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Romancing the Ether

by Hemina

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TheEliteExtremophile
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TheEliteExtremophile Throughout the massive track, this band skillfully shifts from metal to classic prog to poppy balladry to electronica, and more. Considering this composition’s massive scope, it’s cohesive, fluid, and overall impressive.

Full review here: theeliteextremophile.com/2023/10/02/odds-ends-october-2-2023/
Lloyd James
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Lloyd James A stunning conclusion to a multi-album story, Hemina have gone all out here with music as diverse & colourful as its art. Bold and memorable vocals with soaring harmonies, searing solos, chunky riffs and some excellent electronics (esp. the prog metal-meets rave of the 'Dissolution' section!)

Clever use of melodic refrains and a tight 35 min runtime prevent this from becoming a bloated mess that its scope had the potential for. One of my favourite releases of 2023! Favorite track: Romancing the Ether.
Ian Yeara
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Ian Yeara Hemina is extra special to me and my wife. Every album they make is jam packed with pathos and prog goodness. this is the album that really puts it all together. Venus might be my favorite album of theirs, but Romancing the Ether is a beautifully orchestrated 35 minute track that touches on everything Hemina has to offer with a couple surprises on the way.

TL;DR: Romancing the Ether is a bloody masterpiece.
neoakela
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neoakela A rollercoaster of a track that never gets old. Loving this album. 🙂 Favorite track: Romancing the Ether.
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    'Romancing the Ether' and 'Night Echoes' on vinyl.

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    Artwork by Patrick Quirke.

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    'Romancing the Ether' plus the remaining in-print Hemina albums.

    'Romancing the Ether' is a gatefold wallet/mini vinyl case with an 8-page booklet.
    'Venus' is a digipak with a 12-page booklet.
    'Nebulae' is a digipak with a 12-page booklet.

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    1 of 4 shirts for Hemina's new album 'Romancing the Ether'.

    With vibrant psychedelic artwork provided by Patrick Quirke.

    Shirt is print-on-demand and may appear slightly different to the mockup shown. No exchanges on shirts as they are made to order. Please refer to the sizing image for help in selecting your size.
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    1 of 4 shirts for Hemina's new album 'Romancing the Ether'.

    With vibrant psychedelic artwork provided by Patrick Quirke.

    Shirt is print-on-demand and may appear slightly different to the mockup shown.

    No exchanges on shirts as they are made to order. Please refer to the sizing image for help in selecting your size.
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about

Get ready to embark on a mind-bending journey with Hemina's fifth album, 'Romancing the Ether', the epic conclusion to their conceptual story that has spanned their entire back catalogue. Explore the continuation of the adolescent's story from 'Night Echoes', the child of the characters developed in their previous albums, 'Synthetic', 'Nebulae', and 'Venus'. This album delves into the innermost motivations of family, meaning, and belonging through a psychological and spiritual journey. The 35-minute track is divided into 6 movements, each exploring the depths of the human psyche in a unique way.

Immerse yourself in Hemina's signature syncopated grooves, multi-part vocal harmonies, and melodic signatures that are pushed to their limits. This album features over 100-part choral vocal arrangements and for the first time, live orchestral strings and 8-string guitars. 'Romancing the Ether' is a genre-bending experience that draws influences from neo-soul, world music, ambient, and psytrance. The result is a cathartic musical journey that is as uplifting as it is dark and visceral.

Hemina is a progressive metal band from Sydney, Australia, that has shared the stage with international bands like Opeth, Haken, Queensryche, Protest the Hero, Kamelot, Apocalyptica, and Uriah Heep, as well as Australian legends like Caligula's Horse, Chaos Divine, Voyager, Twelve Foot Ninja, Toehider, and Teramaze culminating in performances at Progpower Europe (Netherlands) and Euroblast (Germany). Their previous four albums, 'Synthetic', 'Nebulae', 'Venus', and 'Night Echoes', were met with critical acclaim and showcased the band's versatility and range. With 'Romancing the Ether', Hemina has once again paired with audiophile mastering engineer extraordinaire Ermin Hamidovic at Systematic Productions (Periphery, Devin Townsend, Plini, Architects) delivering their most polished, dynamic production to date.

This album shows Hemina partnering again with Bird's Robe Records after a long period of independence.

credits

released August 11, 2023

Hemina is:
Douglas Skene - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Mitch Coull - Guitar, Vocals
Jessica Martin - Bass, Vocals
Nathan McMahon - Drums, Vocals

Produced by Douglas Skene at Ploughman Studios
Mixed by Douglas Skene at Ploughman Studios
Mastered by Ermin Hamidovic at Systematic Productions

Lyrics by Douglas Skene and Jessica Martin

Music Performed by Hemina
Drums Recorded at Macarthur Academy of Music
Drum Engineering by Nathan McMahon and Reece Denton
Additional Vocals by Phill Eltakchi
Piano by Anthony Stewart
Hammond Organ by David Eaton
Violin and Viola by Maria Grigoryeva
Cello by Natalia Nazarova
Additional Production on ‘Dissolution’ by Stuart Stawman

Artwork by Patrick Quirke
Band Photography by Mitch Coull
Album Packaging Design by Nathan McMahon

Hemina would like to thank the following people for their support in many ways to allow for this album to be made at all: Veronica Creed, David Eaton, Reece Denton, Stuart Stawman, James Barnes, Janine de Barse

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Hemina Sydney, Australia

Hemina are a 4 piece Progressive Metal band from Sydney, Australia. The band's sound has been described as a unique combination of hard hitting syncopated grooves, lush synth backwashes, multi-part vocal harmonies, memorable leads with a focus on songwriting and emotion. ... more

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