Heavy Metal shows its true colors on new Spirit Adrift album "Ghost At the Gallows". A diverse and dynamic album ranging from mournful, southern-tinged acoustic passages all the way to aggressive speed metal assaults… and everything in between.
The fifth album offers the signature anthemic vocals of Nate Garrett, and the opening track “Give her to the River” sets up melodic twists and memorable moments and weaves catchy lead guitars, harmonies, explosive solos, and some rocking and mesmeric vibes from Iron Maiden. It won’t take you too long to enjoy the sonic experience because the band showcases plenty of powerful riffs and old old-school feel. Traditional hard rock riffs are filled to the brim with moments of the musical genius that steals the show throughout the eight new tracks.
Academy Award-nominated composer Hauschka composed the original score to Adrift. The film's soundtrack includes his original score and a cover of Tom Waits's "I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You" by Emilíana Torrini. Hauschka is a composer who creates experimental music which tells the story in a minimalistic way. In the soundtrack he combines passages with piano and string melodies with synths. Adrift is based on the inspiring true story of two free spirits whose chance encounter leads them first to love, and then to the adventure of a lifetime.
Adrift, Australis' fourth physical album, brings together twelve brand new and original musical expeditions to the uncharted lands where emotions roam free; gathered in a compilation three years in the making. Composed and produced during a difficult period of his life, many of the tracks in this release have been born from real situations and frames of mind. The album's title, a hint by itself, invites exploration of the susprisingly vast universe nested within the heart.