Release of 2023
Packaged in trifold sleeve, limited to 300 copies.
Describing his
ideas behind "F(our) Ward", Edley ODowd notices that the combination of
sound and visuals were “essential to delivering a message”- points out
Edley talking about his foray into new territory. “I wanted to create
something of nightmares and bliss” explains EdleyODowd when asked to
discuss the combination of visuals and sound presented on his latest
solo release "F(our) Ward".
ODowd, a long-time veteran of various
musical scenes, has collaborated and performed with many musical
luminaries (Genesis P-Orridge, Deborah Harry, LeneLovich, Tony Conrad,
Shilpa Ray), as well as being a member of Toilet Boys, Psychic TV,
Kylesa and his brand-new death rock band Scorpion Tea.
Initially released as an ultra-limited
cassette release via Flesh Prison/DeathBed Tapes, "F(our) Ward" is
coming out in the rest of the world via 13, as an extended version
featuring three bonus tracks and expanded artwork by ODowd.
“I am proud
to present what I consider to be the complete version of this art and
music”, stresses Edley, talking about the unity of two inseparable
components of his creativity. “The video clips that accompany these
songs are designed to be trance-induced launchpads for the audio and
vice-versa” – admits ODowd: “A world within our own, in which we can see
and hear new and exciting things”. The videos accompanying the release
of "F(our) Ward" were shot on various locations in Mexico and Colombia,
ODowd’s goal was to present a visual environment one could listen to the
music within.