Oneiroid Psychosis
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| Oneiroid Psychosis | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Wisconsin |
| Genre(s) | Darkwave |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Label(s) | COP International |
| Members | |
| Lars Hansen | |
| Former members | |
| Leif Hansen | |
Oneiroid Psychosis, originally a duo between brothers Lars and Leif Hansen, is now a darkwave solo-project from Wisconsin. Originally known simply as Psychosis, they were discovered by Decibel Records in 1993 and have been making music using the name Oneiroid Psychosis since.
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[edit] Psychosis
In 1991, Lars started a project called Psychosis. Leif began to contribute so much to this project that he eventually became an official member. They made two demo tapes, Death in Utero in 1992 and The Time Spent Dead in 1993. Through a friend named Kevin Gayton, Psychosis got a tape to Tom Muschitz, who was starting up a record label and was looking for bands. Shortly after, Tom contacted them to start planning for a first CD.
[edit] Oneiroid Psychosis
Because a band called Psychosis already existed, it was necessary for the brothers to change their name to avoid confusion or legal conflict, hence the addition of the word "Oneiroid," which comes from the Greek word "oneiros" which means "dream".
OP's first album, Stillbirth was released in 1995. Four songs from The Time Spent Dead were included on the album, two after being re-recorded entirely, and two after being remastered. Stillbirth was re-released on COP International in 2003.
After Stillbirth, OP released two more CDs on Decibel in 1996: A single, called Assuage and the album Fantasies About Illness. After these two releases, however, Decibel and Psylabs (OPs recording studio) both moved, which resulted in a number of complications regarding the next album, Garden of Remembrance. OP was forced to separate from Decibel, but after some time, they found a new home with Nilaihah Records. The album features guest appearances by Kristy Venrick of The Azoic and Shikhee of Android Lust.
The fourth album released by Oneiroid Psychosis was originally a "top secret project". Lars and Leif wanted to make an album without any outside influences. They recorded the album while building a new studio. Eventually, the secrecy of the project became less important: passion was paramount. As their new studio was completed, so was the album. DREAMS (with pollutions when virile) was released in 2001 by COP International.
A re-release of 1995's Stillbirth was followed by OP's fifth full-length album, Forever is Forgotten. At this point, working together on music became more difficult for the brothers: they no longer lived together, Leif had a new baby and both were involved with Albion Swords, a sword-making company. They managed to find the time, however, to complete Forever is Forgotten.
On June 26, Lars announced that Oneiroid Psychosis had become a solo project through this message:
This is Lars of Oneiroid Psychosis. Leif and I have had several discussions about this and we feel it's time to face the facts. The days of us two brothers writing together are gone. And rather than end OP and start up something new, I decided to take full rein of it and continue it as a solo project. Leif will still be contributing lyrics and may one day add musical influences. But for now he is spending his days with his family and raising his daughter. I have nothing but respect for him and I wouldn't want him anywhere else. As I have mentioned, I am writing some new material and am very excited about it. I may be posting samples of it on myspace when I feel it gets to a point that I am comfortable with. But until then I will keep you posted on progress. OP will also have a new look.
– Lars Hansen
[edit] Side projects
Lars and Leif, while working with Oneiroid Psychosis, also made different kinds of music using the following names. It is uncertain whether or not the projects will be continued after Leif's departure.
- Signal 12
- NoOne
- Ascent
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Stillbirth (1995, re-released in 2003)
- Fantasies About Illness (1996)
- Garden of Remembrance (1999)
- DREAMS (with pollutions when virile) (2001)
- Forever is Forgotten (2004)
- Sentient (unreleased)
[edit] Singles
- Assuage (1996)
