Oneiroid Psychosis
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Oneiroid Psychosis, originally a duo between brothers Lars and Leif Hansen, is now a darkwave
solo-project from Wisconsin
. Originally known simply as Psychosis, they were discovered by Decibel Records in 1993 and have been making music using the name Oneiroid Psychosis since.
OP's first album, Stillbirth
was released in 1995. Four songs from The Time Spent Dead were included on the album, two after being re-recorded entirely, and two after being remastered. Stillbirth was re-released on COP International in 2003.
After Stillbirth, OP released two more CDs on Decibel in 1996: A single, called Assuage and the album Fantasies About Illness
. After these two releases, however, Decibel and Psylabs (OPs recording studio) both moved, which resulted in a number of complications regarding the next album, Garden of Remembrance
. OP was forced to separate from Decibel, but after some time, they found a new home with Nilaihah Records. The album features guest appearances by Kristy Venrick of The Azoic
and Shikhee of Android Lust
.
The fourth album, DREAMS (with pollutions when virile) was released in 2001 by COP International. OP decided to go with this label to try and gain more recognition overseas. And a re-release of 1995's Stillbirth followed a year later.
At this point, working together on music became more difficult for the brothers: they no longer lived together, Leif had a new baby, and both were involved with Albion Swords, a sword-making company that took up a great deal of their time. So with the fifth full-length album, Forever is Forgotten
(also released on COP International), Lars had taken on writing all the music and Leif all the lyrics and was released in 2004.
On June 26, 2008 Lars announced that Oneiroid Psychosis had become a solo project through this message:
2008 made for even more changes and Lars began his own record record company Psylab Studios and released Sentient completely written and recorded by Lars with lyrics by Leif on three of the tracks.
On April 24, 2009 while helping his stepfather cutting trees in the woods, a gust of wind tore a tree down, which fell on Lars, about as directly on his head as could be. After three hours of surgery the doctors removed a massive hematoma that nearly took his life. Ten more minutes with the hematoma in his brain and he would be dead. They had to literally cut a huge chunk of his skull out to get to the hematoma, so he had a lot of hair to grow back, and a lot head pain to get through. His recovery has been long and difficult, but we all understand that it's an amazing thing that he's even alive.
Lars has been doing better and is active with music and back to making swords. He has been investing money and time into an amazing light show for live performances and is planning on a new release for 2011.
Darkwave
Dark Wave or darkwave is a music genre that began in the late 1970s, coinciding with the popularity of New Wave and post-punk. Building on those basic principles, dark wave added dark, introspective lyrics and an undertone of sorrow for some bands...
solo-project from Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
. Originally known simply as Psychosis, they were discovered by Decibel Records in 1993 and have been making music using the name Oneiroid Psychosis since.
Psychosis
In 1991, Lars started a project called Psychosis. Leif began to contribute so much to this project that he eventually became an official member. They made two demo tapes, Death in Utero in 1992 and The Time Spent Dead in 1993. Through a friend named Kevin Gayton, Psychosis got a tape to Tom Muschitz, who was starting up a record label and was looking for bands. Shortly after, Tom contacted them to start planning for a first CD.Oneiroid Psychosis
Because a band called Psychosis already existed, it was necessary for the brothers to change their name to avoid confusion or legal conflict, hence the addition of the word "Oneiroid," which comes from the Greek word "oneiros" which means "dream".OP's first album, Stillbirth
Stillbirth (album)
Darkwave duo Oneiroid Psychosis released their debut album, Stillbirth, in 1995. Included were a few tracks from their previous effort, known simply as Psychosis...
was released in 1995. Four songs from The Time Spent Dead were included on the album, two after being re-recorded entirely, and two after being remastered. Stillbirth was re-released on COP International in 2003.
After Stillbirth, OP released two more CDs on Decibel in 1996: A single, called Assuage and the album Fantasies About Illness
Fantasies About Illness
Fantasies About Illness is the second album released by Oneiroid Psychosis. Assuage was the only single released for the album, and in fact, the only single OP have ever released.-Track listing:# "Psychasthene" – 4:21...
. After these two releases, however, Decibel and Psylabs (OPs recording studio) both moved, which resulted in a number of complications regarding the next album, Garden of Remembrance
Garden of Remembrance (album)
Garden of Remembrance is the third album released by Oneiroid Psychosis. It was their only album released on Nilaihah Records. It features guest appearances by Kristy Venrick of The Azoic and Shikhee of Android Lust.-Track listing:...
. OP was forced to separate from Decibel, but after some time, they found a new home with Nilaihah Records. The album features guest appearances by Kristy Venrick of The Azoic
The Azoic
The Azoic is an electronic dance band that was formed by Steve Laskarides, Shawn Lower, and Kristy Venrick in February 1996.-History:In October 1996, they received a record contract from Worm Records and released their first CD, The Divine Sufferin, in April 1997. Shawn left the band in early 1998...
and Shikhee of Android Lust
Android Lust
Android Lust is the industrial solo project of Shikhee, that combines elements of rock, industrial, gothic and classical styles into a blend of music that she describes as "electronic and dark."-History:...
.
The fourth album, DREAMS (with pollutions when virile) was released in 2001 by COP International. OP decided to go with this label to try and gain more recognition overseas. And a re-release of 1995's Stillbirth followed a year later.
At this point, working together on music became more difficult for the brothers: they no longer lived together, Leif had a new baby, and both were involved with Albion Swords, a sword-making company that took up a great deal of their time. So with the fifth full-length album, Forever is Forgotten
Forever is Forgotten
Forever is Forgotten is the fifth and latest album by Oneiroid Psychosis, and also their last as a duo.-Track listing:Lyrics descriptions by Leif# "Mysterium Tremendum" – 6:02...
(also released on COP International), Lars had taken on writing all the music and Leif all the lyrics and was released in 2004.
On June 26, 2008 Lars announced that Oneiroid Psychosis had become a solo project through this message:
2008 made for even more changes and Lars began his own record record company Psylab Studios and released Sentient completely written and recorded by Lars with lyrics by Leif on three of the tracks.
On April 24, 2009 while helping his stepfather cutting trees in the woods, a gust of wind tore a tree down, which fell on Lars, about as directly on his head as could be. After three hours of surgery the doctors removed a massive hematoma that nearly took his life. Ten more minutes with the hematoma in his brain and he would be dead. They had to literally cut a huge chunk of his skull out to get to the hematoma, so he had a lot of hair to grow back, and a lot head pain to get through. His recovery has been long and difficult, but we all understand that it's an amazing thing that he's even alive.
Lars has been doing better and is active with music and back to making swords. He has been investing money and time into an amazing light show for live performances and is planning on a new release for 2011.
Side projects
Lars and Leif, while working with Oneiroid Psychosis, also made different kinds of music using the following names. It is uncertain whether or not the projects will be continued after Leif's departure.- Signal 12
- NoOne
- Ascent
Albums
- StillbirthStillbirth (album)Darkwave duo Oneiroid Psychosis released their debut album, Stillbirth, in 1995. Included were a few tracks from their previous effort, known simply as Psychosis...
(19951995 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1995.- January–February :*January 18 – Jerry Garcia crashes his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California, USA, but is not injured in the accident....
, re-released in 20032003 in music-January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested...
) - Fantasies About IllnessFantasies About IllnessFantasies About Illness is the second album released by Oneiroid Psychosis. Assuage was the only single released for the album, and in fact, the only single OP have ever released.-Track listing:# "Psychasthene" – 4:21...
(19961996 in musicThis is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996.-January:* January – At the trial of two American teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, for the murder of Bassett's parents and young brother, defense lawyers attempt to lay the blame for the murders on the fact...
) - Garden of RemembranceGarden of Remembrance (album)Garden of Remembrance is the third album released by Oneiroid Psychosis. It was their only album released on Nilaihah Records. It features guest appearances by Kristy Venrick of The Azoic and Shikhee of Android Lust.-Track listing:...
(19991999 in music-Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia....
) - Dreams (With Pollutions When Virile) (20012001 in musicSee also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
) - Forever is ForgottenForever is ForgottenForever is Forgotten is the fifth and latest album by Oneiroid Psychosis, and also their last as a duo.-Track listing:Lyrics descriptions by Leif# "Mysterium Tremendum" – 6:02...
(20042004 in musicSee also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
) - Sentient (20082008 in music2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such...
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