Two Worlds (The Aschere Project album)

Two Worlds is an ambient rock album released by The Aschere Project, a collaboration between Dave Davies of The Kinks and electronic musician Russ Davies (Cinnamon Chasers/Abakus). Recorded in 2010, it was released on Modus Records in early 2011. The lyrics tell a "science fiction-like love story AbOUT two souls...spirituality and the deeper understanding of mankind." Shindig Magazine called Two Worlds a "hauntingly beautiful rock electronica album," while Willard's Wormholes called it "perhaps Dave Davies’ most fascinating work – maybe of his entire career."

History

Production

Two Worlds was recorded throughout 2010 by The Aschere Project, the production team of Dave Davies and Russ Davies. Both members wrote, produced, and recorded all the tracks. About the album's genre, Dave stated "it’s a mixture of rock, kinda classical and electronic music." According to Dave, "I had the same kind of relationship recording [the album] with my son Russ as I used to have with [Ray Davies of The Kinks]." He also stated that he and Russ "constantly exchange thoughts and musical ideas. I think when you work with someone who comes from a different musical perspective, you get different ideas. It makes you stretch out a little bit."

The CD comes with an 8-page booklet telling the story along with the music. Dave stated in an interview with Dali-Speakers that the album's story is "rooted in ancient myths from Persia and Eastern India," and that it is a "science fiction-like love story about two souls, about multidimensional existence between a man and a woman and about getting access to spirituality and the deeper understanding of mankind."

Release

The album was released in early 2011 on Russ Davies' Modus Records. According to The Independent, as of March 2011 the Aschere Project were promoting the album despite Dave Davies having abandoned heavy touring since a 2004 stroke, though they had no live performances scheduled. Dave Davies performed his first UK show in thirteen years in February 2014, for a different project.

As of October 2011 The Aschere Project were working on a stage version of the album, putting together songs and characters. There was also a report the play would take the form of a ballet/musical.

Reception

Shindig Magazine called Two Worlds a "hauntingly beautiful rock electronica album." Willard's Wormholes called the album "perhaps Dave Davies’ most fascinating work – maybe of his entire career." The review further stated that "Two Worlds is an "electronic/rock fusion album that’s about as far removed from The Kinks as one can get. Truth be told, Davies isn’t a total novice when it comes to electronics, as he colored many of his 80s solo works with the era’s primitive synth technology. In 2011 with son Russ, however, the generational meeting of minds has produced a worthwhile fusion of melody and effect. It’s not just keyboards, there are spoken word vocals and detached choruses and a sure sense of dynamics."

Personnel

• Dave Davies - producer, primary artist
• Russ Davies - producer, primary artist

External links

• The Aschere Project on Facebook
• The Aschere Project on Bandcamp