Those who believe in numbers and their importance in life will say that the number 7 represents completion. rear…
Those who believe in numbers and their importance in life will say that the number 7 represents completion.
After the number 7, a new cycle of life begins.
South African rock band Prime Circle have just released their eighth studio album. The project comes seven years after the ensemble last released a studio album.
the world we know It is also the first album since former frontman Ross Learmonth announced his departure from the band.
The new 10-track album also features the introduction of new lead singer Gavin Edwards, who replaced Ross.
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talk to The Citizen On Monday, new member Edwards said he actually texted Prime Circle founding member Marco Gomez about a week ago about how he was handling the timing of the band's eighth studio album. .
“I looked at it Biblically as well. Seven came up as a completion or a resurrection. I told Mark that this was no coincidence,” Edwards said.
Adding to Edwards' statement, Gomez said there are signs that tell us where the band is at the moment.
“A memory came to mind on my social media. I released a live album in 2019, and when I remembered, I looked up the release date. The release date in 2019 was the day I released this. is. [new] The album will be released on November 29th. ”
Edwards was first invited to join Prime Circle by bassist Gomez, who told him he didn't have to think twice.
“I was immediately excited, and then I was scared. Because I thought about it seriously, it's huge, it's huge. I prayed about it a lot and I talked to my wife about it. Honestly. “It was an overnight decision, because I always pray about it, go to bed, and wake up in the morning. I called Marco again and we talked about it,” Edwards said.
Since their formation in 2001, Prime Circle has been one of South Africa's leading rock bands.
The band enjoys a cult following both domestically and internationally. Other members of the band include Dirk Bischoff, Neil Breytenbach, and Dale Schnetler.
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Influx of applicants
As soon as Learmonth left the group, their status in the industry became clear as many singers wanted to replace him.
“I was flooded with emails from industry musicians who wanted to audition. They were very well-known musicians who seemed to be well-established in the group, but they wanted to audition. I was very overwhelmed, but… , I was very happy,” Gomez said.
Edwards is a veteran vocalist with nearly 30 years of experience as a singer and songwriter. He was previously signed to former Westlife member Brian McFadden's record label and came second to Richard Stourton on The Voice SA's first season in 2016.
“There's something about Gavin,” Gomez said.
“We weren't looking for a singer. We were looking for a frontman and someone with frontman experience. There are a lot of great singers out there, but not everyone is on stage, in the press, and in the They just can't handle all the things that come with being a frontman on the same level as them.”
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Why we wait so long for new music
Gomez says the seven-year hiatus was unintentional.
“When you set a time and go into the studio and start recording, something always happens,” Gomez said.
The brunette bassist said he had wanted to bring in a producer from Germany, but the coronavirus pandemic delayed it by three years.
“After COVID-19, we were trying to find our rhythm and find our feet again…and then we realize another year has passed and another year has passed.” he said.
“So it wasn't intentional. I wanted to release the album probably by 2020 or 2021 or 2022, but the timing didn't allow for that.”
Gomez said she regrets not releasing a studio album for that long, even though she has put out live recording projects. live recording In 2019.
“We have always consistently delivered products every two-and-a-half years, and we should never have left it that long,” he asserted.
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Gomez said there are understandable concerns about whether people will enjoy it. the world we know.
“You know that in our industry, you're only as good as your last album. So you have to listen to what's going on in the industry, listen to more current music, and keep up with where music is going. It’s very important to try to listen,” he said. .
As part of their preparation, the band also spoke with streaming platforms and record labels to better understand all aspects of the current music landscape.
“You try to stay relevant to it, but you also want to be relevant and true to yourself as an artist.”
the world we know This is the longest album produced by Prime Circle.
“If this album is about anything, it's about taking power, putting an end to something, and taking power back, and that's what gives the lyrics a lot of meaning.” Gomez said.
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