Villagers of Ioannina City to Release Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020) March 3
The dates here matter. First, it should be noted that Villagers of Ioannina City released the live album, Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020), on their own in 2021. Second, any live record recorded in 2020 should probably raise eyebrows just on its face, and sure enough, this show — which sure looks like a good time in the video below — took place on Feb. 15, less than two weeks before the country reported its first case of covid-19 and a month before the lockdowns started and live music went away like so much else. Obviously nobody in the general public knew at the time the course the plague would take, but it does make this something of a poignant moment in the life of the band — really for the concert-going experience as a whole, but definitely for these guys — and though it wasn’t that long ago, there’s even more of a nostalgic aspect here than usual for live records. I’d imagine if you were there you already own it.
Villagers of Ioannina City‘s Age of Aquarius turns four later this year, so if the band are thinking about a follow-up, that would make sense. Given the scope of that record, I’m sure there’s no small amount of consideration into how their next studio offering should and will sound. Until then, this from the PR wire:
VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY Announce New Live Album, ‘Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020)’, Out March 3, 2023 via Napalm Records!
Pre-Order HERE: https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/villagersofioanninacity
Official Live Video for Impressive First Single, “Father Sun”, Unveiled
Deeply influenced by Greek nature and cosmic phenomena, psychedelic stoner rockers VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY take you to new atmospheres with their first live album, ‘Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020)’, to be released physically for the first time via Napalm Records on March 3, 2023.
The album’s first single, “Father Sun”, arrives alongside a live video which will take the listener into unexplored universes via the catchy rhythm of the hypnotizing bagpipe and entrancing guitar riffs, rising up to an enormous storm. The powerful, rough voices praising Mother Earth entangle with the instruments, producing a homogeneous atmosphere.
VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY gather their strengths from Greek nature and cosmic spirits, letting it flow right into their phenomenal psychedelic stoner rock. Delivering amazing performances, the band ascends forth to create their first live album, ‘Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020)’.
With their short but very mesmerizing discography, the live show is centered around the band’s most recent studio album, ‘Age of Aquarius’ (2019), as they play the album in sequence and spice it up with songs from their debut album and singles.
Starting with the fascinating “Welcome”, “Age of Aquarius” and “Part V” all in sequence, VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY represent their ability as great storytellers underlined by great visuals. The band then jumps straight into their debut album, ‘Riza’ (2014), playing “Nova”, “Perdikomata” and “Skaros”. Fans are blown away from the dedication of the clarinet, bagpipe, and guitar!
‘Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020)’ presents the sextet’s attention to detail with great production, amazing musicianship, a bombastic live presence, and the yearning to play more amazing shows in the future. This won’t be the last time VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY will transcend fans into the heavens of Mount Olympus – this is only just the beginning!
‘Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020)’ Track List:
CD 1:
1. Welcome (live)
2. Age of Aquarius (live)
3. Part V (live)
4. Nova (live)
5. Perdikomata (live)
6. Skaros (live)
7. Dance of Night (live)
8. Zvara (live)
CD 2:
1. Arrival (live)
2. Father Sun (live)
3. Millennium Blues (live)
4. Ti Kako (live)
5. Audience I (live)
6. Cosmic Soul (live)
7. For the Innocent (live)
8. Audience II (live)
9. Karakolia (live)
‘Through Space and Time (Alive in Athens 2020)’
will be available in the following formats:
=> 6 Page Digisleeve 2 CD Edition
=> Digisleeve & Shirt
=> 3LP Gatefold Black
=> 3LP Gatefold Marbled Orange/Black
=> 3LP Gatefold Gold
VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY are:
Alex Karametis – Guitar, Vocals
Akis Zois – Bass
Aris Giannopoulos – Drums
Konstantis Pistiolis – Clarinet, Kaval, Backing Vocals
Konstantinos Lazos – Bagpipe, Winds
Kostas Zois – Guitar
Achilleas Radis – Keys
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