Description: SUBLIMATUS - SCHOOL OF SORCERY First dubbed the "Queen of Underground Music" in the Hamilton, Ontario, Canada area in 2000, Zena Hagerty is also the co-founder and creative driving force behind Sublimatus. While acting as vocalist, lyricist, and songwriter for the band for over 15 years, Zena has also been busy setting many benchmarks for the musical community across Canada. Since an early age, Zena has classically trained in violin, flute, and vocals. She plays acoustic and bass guitar, and has spent years experimenting in free form jazz while blazing trails in electro acoustic improvised form. But first and foremost, Zena is a composer of music and inspired text. Her voice is her primary tool for her musical composition and her daily journey of living fully in each moment is the impetus for her visionary lyrics. Working in perfect collaboration with Zena, Andras Hornic is also a major influence on the compositional direction of the band and is both writer and producer on several albums.As a "Renaissance Woman", Zena has spent many years in the performance of video, film, photography, painting, sound and dance. She has also served as the Curator of the most unique, experimental arts organization in Canada. Her cache of titles also holds "Hamilton High Priestess of Harmony", and "Fairy Godmother of Underground Music". Zena's titles could have just as easily included the "Chameleon Queen of The Transcendent Metaphysical Acoustic Experience" because she seems to be able to transform her appearance at a whim. As she desires, or so it seems, she can appear to become someone else. This same mysterious and mystical property is true of the music of Sublimatus. Each song sounds as if it could be by someone completely different than Sublimatus except for the fact that Zena's exquisite vocal instrument is unmistakably ever present and complemented by the elaborately intricate instrumentals of Andras Hornic, Stu Griffett, Ben Leonetti and herself. Over many years in Its various incarnations, Sublimatus has released 5 albums. And while other musicians have come and gone from the band, all of them profoundly changed by their participation, it is Zena who has been the continuous golden thread woven into the fabric of the essence of Sublimatus. So what makes Sublimatus so unique and an experience to be sought out by the devoted music lover? Sublimatus takes the esoteric and occult aspect of music very, very seriously. For them, all aspects of birthing music are a concept in the collective unconscious, crossing the bounds of the physical, psychological, and spiritual worlds. From the original conception of the tune and lyrics, to the final impeccable product overflowing the studio, Sublimatus has never feared to tread into the darkest of hidden alleys. For both the musicians themselves and the audience, Sublimatus acts as a spotlight into these hidden regions. This metaphysical approach results in a most profound experience for the listener. Jeff Mahony of The Hamilton Spectator attempted to summarize it in the statement, "Sublimatus is not perhaps for the faint of heart." Audience members have commented, "Wow. You should have a warning at the entrance." And, "I am sorry I had to leave. I was having a spiritual experience." Myriad attempts have been made to describe Sublimatus for those who haven't heard their musical magic: vocal resemblances to many from Patti Smith to Concrete Blond; stylistic similarities to Pink Floyd and Alice Cooper. Yet any such pursuit of comparison misses the very foundational cornerstone of the essence of Sublimatus. Sublimatus cannot and will not be confined to any one genre and to be known and even partially understood, must be experienced. Sublimatus is an enigma. It brings magic to wherever it transpires. It will take you, the listener, beyond the limits of your imagination. Review by sonicbids This is one of the most original bands I’ve heard in quite some time. Stemming from Hamilton, OntarioCanada band mates Zena Hagerty and Andras Hornic are obviously ahead of the game of creativity.This triphop/electro album is brilliant. If Tricky and Bjork had a Kid this would be their love child.They are one of those bands you either want to dance to or lay down and relax and nurse a hangover with.Vocals sexual and precise lyrics rich and intense with lines like “He’s a body snatcher in the deepest, darkest dessert” This band really makes up for the lack of triphop we have had as of late..Dark beats and catchy melodies that twist in and out of the vocals make for beautiful hipsters to dance all night at an after hours party.I also find the music highly sexual and thought provoking. Sublime and ethereal is the tone in which Zena sings. The first track “Kyhber pass” reminds me of something a Buddhist might listen to whilst meditating or chanting.I get images of candles and darkly lit night clubs.I can tell this album truly came from their heart and soul and wants to dive into yours as well. So get your dancing shoes on or your candles going cos this music isn’t to be forgotten. review by Kim Acrylic Discs: LIKE NEW! (CD housed in red slip cover) Label: Cyberset – Cyber1043Format: CD, Album, Promotional copy Country: USReleased: 16 Apr 2008Genre: Electronic, Rock, PopStyle: Leftfield, Trip Hop, Abstract, Avantgarde, Vocal, Darkwave, Lounge, Art Rock, Ethereal, Acid Jazz, Downtempo TRACKLISTING: 1Precious Little Angel3:552Going Down3:593Child3:394Abrahadabra3:455My Return3:306Khyber Pass4:057She5:468Mother4:229Grace4:3010My Beloved4:3711Psalm 1514:06 CREDITS: Executive-Producer – Andras HornicLyrics By – Solomon (tracks: 11), Zena Hagerty (tracks: 1 to 10)Written-By, Producer, Composed By – Andras HornicWritten-By, Producer, Composed By, Lead Vocals – Zena Hagerty This music is currently only available as a music file download or made to order cd SUPER RARE ADVANCE COPY! Shipping: United States $3.00 First Class; Canada $10.00 Airmail; Worldwide $15.00 Airmail.
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Features: Promo
Format: Advance Copy
Number of Discs: 1
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Record Label: Cyberset Music
Release Title: School of Sorcery
Artist: Sublimatus
Release Year: 2008
Style: Ambient Pop, Ambient, Downtempo, Experimental/Avantgarde
Genre: Dance & Electronica
Type: Album
