Flight of Odin
Leesburg, Virginia, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2015 | SELF
Music
Press
"Fascinating record, beautiful production, all the magic, mystery, and truth promised from a rock & roll record. Listen to the whole presentation of all the songs to receive the complete cumulative effect. At once mind blowing, and then again, heart-rending to those who can still feel and hear. Monumental!" - — Billy Batson, Billboard Award Winners
"[Angel] Xyra was a DJ on Georgetown University's radio station, where she favored the darker, artier, more theatrical side of rock. Her tastes may not have shifted since then, but these days [Angel] Xyra makes her own music!" - — Mark Jenkins, for The Washington Post
"[Angel] Xyra’s unique vocal phrasing and melodies, intriguing lyrical content, and poignant delivery make a statement all their own." - — Richard Fuller, Voice of America (VOA) TV, WETA FM
"Her voice swaying and swooping to somewhat melodramatic lyrics about life and love and death and art... she stood very still on stage, swaying her platinum blond hair ever so slightly. Xyra clearly has deeper things on her mind. As for her own concerns, Xyra says she's 'very worried about the human race, about where we're going and what we're doing.' I don't know if I believe in prophecy, but these do seem like very dark times.' - — Eric Brace, The Washington Post
"Love [Angel] Xyra's recordings! Her wonderful imagery and poetry are complemented by the band... great stuff! - — Cerphe Colwell, Cerphe's Progressive Show, also heard on WJFK FM, WHFS FM, WGTB FM
"Caught up in the disorder of everyday life, it is sometimes easy to become lost in the confusion. The desire of most is to seek a way out, or at least a safe path by which to be guided. It would appear that Xyra [and band] have found that source of guidance and encouragement. They share it through their music. The lyrics are poetically written and heavy with intent. The music is good, too. This group cleverly mixes [Angel] Xyra's unusual musical voice with great instrument pieces. I am quite pleased with this group's ability to address painful issues. They do not water down the import of their message, nor do they excuse their strong position against the atrocities executed against humans, or even the everyday sufferance humankind in general must endure..." - — Tammy Childs, Cybercity Magazine
"[Angel] Xyra's voice is very dramatic, deep and theatrical. She's been compared to Marlene Dietrich and I can see why. The music is just as dramatic as her voice ...the wailing guitar prevalent in those rock ballads of old..." - — Amy Loeb, Collected Sounds
"Characterized by the evocative...vocal talents of [Angel] Xyra and the tremendously rich instrumentation of her... team of musicians. Fans of progressive rock... will be pleased." - — R. W. Elliot, New Musical Discoveries
Discography
Commercial Releases:
6) The Only Door (2016: Flight of Odin.
Directed and recorded by ///MK, Mixed by Kevin Gutierrez, Mastered by Bill Wolf)
5) Never Lost Forever (2010: Xyra & Mystic Angels. Produced by Jim Ebert, Cue Recording Studios, Mastered by Sterling Sound)
4) Through the Dark Glass Shining (2005: The XYRA Band. Recorded and Produced by Marco Delmar, co-produced by Xyra, Recording Arts, Mastered by Marco Delmar)
3) Frightening Beauty (2000: Xyra & Verborgen. Recorded and Produced by Marco Delmar, Recording ArtsArts, Mastered by Bill Wolf)
2) Shadows of Light (1999: Xyra & Verborgen. Recorded and Produced by Marco Delmar, Recording Arts, Mastered by Bill Wolf)
1) Where Glass Birds Fly (1998: Xyra & Verborgen. Recorded and Produced by Marco Delmar, w/ Robert Goldstein, Recording Arts, and NPR Studios, Mastered by Bill Wolf)
Demos (some of which have received notable airplay):
8) Flight of Odin (2016 demo.
Recorded and Mixed by ///MK. Live tracks Engineered by Spiro Karagiannis)
7) The Banished (2004 demo.
Recorded and Produced by Marco Delmar, Recording Arts)
5) Siren in the Water (2001 demo.
Recorded and Produced by Marco Delmar, Recording Arts)
6) THE LINE__ (2000 demo.
Recorded and Produced by Andrew Cann, Happinest)
4) Shadows of Light (1999 demo.
Recorded and Produced by Marco Delmar, Recording Arts)
3) Where Glass Birds Fly (1997 demo.
Recorded and Produced by Robert Goldstein, NPR Studios)
2) Red Sands of Mars (1997 demo.
Recorded and Produced by Paul Chiacchierini, with Dave Durr, Omega Studios)
1) Unfold (1996 demo.
Recorded and Produced by Paul Chiacchierini, with Dave Durr, Omega Studios)
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Bio
MOOD:
Unexpected...cataclysmic. "Mesmerizing, eerie, and yet brightly stunning in their delivery. Virtuoso lead guitar swirls deep within labyrinths, and then flames upward, flying between lightning and eagles. Memorable, image-laden lyrics tell fantastic tales, and herald warnings, with vocal clarity, precision, and verve. Powerful, clever drum beats and melodic bass lines drive us past our prescribed comfort zones, following fascinating detours, twists, and turns."
MESSAGE:
Past all pomp and circumstance...beyond any quests for fame...the human species must rise to save ourselves and the planet... or ignore the opportunities and Grace allotted us, and fall.
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