Split Image - Exposure (2012)

Split Image

Exposure

Dead Scarlet Records

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Split Image was formed in the early 80’s in Greece; and they were active until 1989. The band returned to the activity in 2007 and this is their first record. And it is very interesting; because they have created their own brand of Dark Wave music. This record is such a great contribution from these very experienced artists, to the musical scene of the New Millennium.

“Never Again” is the first track and it has great musicality; this down-tempo melody is very deep and atmospheric with a really fine sound.”When the spring comes” is very touching; it has lots of emotion and the arrangement is orchestral, thanks to the shynt that sounds like a metal section. The wind instrument gives a unique sound to this captivating song.”Go away” is very well constructed and the sound in this song is really elegant. This could be kind of a melodic Gothic-waltz. “Unaware” is down-tempo and it has a strong nostalgic feeling; quite introspective with a dramatic edge. Next track is very immersive: The dark and gloomy “Habeas Corpus”, this is a song for the night creatures. “Landed on Earth” is really catchy and have a sense of fun; it’s like those songs inspired by the classic horror films. It has all the paraphernalia from the B-movies from the 50’s: this could be a touch of Gotha-Billy, really remarkable song.”In better days” is really seducing and quite a pleasant track, very surrounding and captivating.”A wish as it falls” is another wonderful and quite melodic track; it captivates you with its warm fell and fascinating harmony.”Hesitation” strongly reminded me of The Wolfgang Press: the elaborated bass lines, and the sublime guitars, this track has all the atmosphere and essence of the dark 80’s. “Friday night”, is another song with unique sound, actually I think that its way easier to enjoy it than describe it. It’s quite unique and it has a very special energy. ”City Hole” is very deep, and introspective, with a very remarkable and interesting sound. ”Exposure” is all about atmosphere and could be perfect for a movie score.

This is Dark music at its best, one unique album that goes beyond definitions; and it expresses real freedom in terms of its creativity. They have experimented with different music styles, and different kinds of arrangements, and the result is unique and rich. This Is Gothic Rock.com has received lots of new and interesting proposals. Lots of hybrid styles which are very interesting; like Split Image is.

Daniel Olvera

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Split Image

Country: Greece
Formed in: 1981
Location: Athens
Website: http://www.splitimage.gr -  http://www.facebook.com/splitimage.gr
Members: George Scordilis (guitar-vocals), Giannis Charalambidis ( keyboards, backing vocals), Stathis Papandreou (drums), Eriana Tzaneli (bass guitar).
Contact:Stathis: omniman1@otenet.gr , George: scordilis@iqnet.gr ,Giannis: giannis_c@hotmail.com

Biography

Split Image were formed in late 1981 in Corfu, Greece by George Scordilis.  In 1983 they moved to Athens where they performed many shows at the live music venues of the time as well as many concerts, while they participated at AETA, a collaboration of Greek bands at that time.  They were also interviewed on Argiris Zilos' radio show in 1984, which resulted with a few proposals for an album to follow and a co-operation with Virgin which failed due to different views between the group and the producer. The band stopped playing in 1989 due to various external factors and reasons.

The group was based on the songwriting partnership of George (guitar, voice, programming) and Giannis (keyboards, backing voices, e-bass) who being left alone from the initial quartet, continued in the early 90's to rehearse, record and play at various parties their old material with the help of sequencers giving the songs a classical touch with the addition of plenty of string and wind instruments.

Several inactive years followed when in 2007 they both met and decided to revive their old material along with any new ideas.

They band regrouped with three of the original members from the 80s, George Scordilis (guitar-vocals), Giannis Charalambidis (ex Anypoforoi, keyboards, backing vocals) and Stathis Papandreou (ex Adiexodo, drums).  The new addition is Eriana Tzaneli (bass guitar).

 Since then they have performed at many live events at SinCity-7sins Club, After Dark Club, Camelot Club and elsewhere, as well as festivals such as Playhouse Gottique III & IV and Dark Days Festival I, II & III. 

They have also supported the brittish bands Faces of Sarah and Vendemian at Dada Club as well as Georgio 'the dove' Valentino feat Blaine L. Reininger at 7sins Club.

The slight different musical influences of the members resulted in an atmospheric sound which could be called darkwave, early gothic with classical music's influence.

At the end of January 2012 their first album "exposure" was released by Dead Scarlet records on CD and shortly will be on a double vinyl album.

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