Oecist "XVIII LIII"
Oecist is an Instrumental/Post-Metal(ish) solo project of BJ Dierkes, also known for his work in The Ground and several unknown bands around Central East/Coast Florida including The Embrace of a Child and the great Elevator The Escalator. Pulling from a varied array of influences that range from late 90's Florida hardcore bands such as Shai Hulud, Dragbody, and Omega Man, to the more recent instrumental/post-metal acts in the vein of Cloudkicker, Pelican, and Sisters of... - Oecist makes no attempt to fit into the mold of any particular genre.
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Check out the exclusive stream of "XVIII LIII" over at Echos and Dust!
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All music written, recorded, and mixed by BJ Dierkes in 2014. Mastered by Nick Zampiello and Rob Gonnella at New Alliance East. Cover artwork by Kiyo Murakami.
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"Oecist really demonstrate various elements of the current instrumental sub-genres, mixing them all together resulting in a very eclectic post-whatever mix." ~ Sander van den Driesche @ Echos and Dust
"It has all the trimmings of technical finesse with interludes of guitar riffage and pummeling percussion that will send chills down your spine." ~ I.O. Kirkwood @ Metal Descent
"This is overall a great EP from someone who will hopefully evolve and change and bring more music out of himself. A fantastic piece of work." ~ David Bamford @ Rock N Reel Reviews
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Track Listing
- Awake, Breathe In
- A Faint Echo of a Past Life
- Self-Destruct, Rebuild
- The Unknown is Inviting
- I Still Dream