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Terminal

from Cautionary Tales

January 26th, 2024
7 tracks
55:05
Cautionary Tales
Cautionary Tales
Terminal
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Terminal
The Oculist
Memory Piece together how this came to be Won’t unfold I’m struggling to retain control Scribbling, From the corner of the room Dulls my sense Numbness spreading through my limbs Hands bound Feet tied Can’t hear Can’t see Way out Can’t find Someone Save me It’s terminal I’m rendered obsolete, Trapped inside a waking dream Do I try to run or admit defeat, Turn the tables on my enemy Polaroids, Random papers document my stay Have no fear, He’s the means to make you disappear Hands bound Feet tied Can’t hear Can’t see It’s terminal I’m rendered obsolete, Trapped inside a waking dream Do I try to run or admit defeat, Turn the tables on my enemy Came from behind Out of the darkness Got the jump on me Knocked out Rendered unconscious I was unsuspecting Tied to a bed Rid me of sight rid me of hearing Place hand on mouth if you wish to speak Sharp bite of piano wire 700,000 volts Tries to make me yield in mute conformity I’m never changing litmus Reduced to a memento Aghast at my incarceration I’m not your toy, I’m not your fucking plaything Rage, fill this empty vessel with the strength to survive Bite on the pain, focus the mind, every knotted sinew I must channel my energy, I must channel my energy
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"The Oculist" is a boundary-pushing prog metal project that defies conventions. With their unique fusion of musical styles and genres, "The Oculist" is set to make an impression on the metal scene. Earlier this year, three singles were released from the project: "Swan Dive," "Lavender," and "Twelve Step Sentence." Following the release, "Swan Dive" was awarded "Track of the Week" by Progressive Rock and Metal's leading publication, Prog Magazine. Now, "The Oculist" is ready to announce their debut album, "Cautionary Tales."

"The Oculist" was formed by two longtime musical collaborators, Adam Dunn and Çağrı Tozluoğlu (aka Philamelian). The duo embarked on their journey for this release with instrumental recordings, drawing influences from the vast waters of metal, fusion, and prog. These demos evolved with the addition of further themes and developed arrangements.

The idea of adding vocals arose during one of the writing sessions when discussing common interests such as politics, true crime, and altered states of consciousness. Adam came up with the first lyrics for the project in the next session, and everything written up to that day took on a new form, transcending "The Oculist" to the next level.

Credits

The Oculist is Adam Dunn & Çağrı Tozluoğlu

Music: Adam Dunn & Çağrı Tozluoğlu
Lyrics: Adam Dunn

Vocals and guitars: Adam Dunn
Keyboards and programming: Çağrı Tozluoğlu
Bass: Simon Fitzpatrick
Drums: James Wise
Marimba: Evert Van Eynde (Lavender)
Vocals: Kerry O’Dowd (Lavender)

Produced and Mixed by Çağrı Tozluoğlu at TimbreWorks London with additional mix engineering provided by Mesut Güneş of the Sun Sound.
Mastering by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios Sweden.