Seven Lions is closing the year out strong, tapping Atlys to reimagine a number of his biggest hits in Opus, a new album of orchestral renditions. Although the idea of Opus isn’t something fans often yearn for, it’s an idea that fits perfectly into Seven Lions’s discography and aesthetic. His mystical world-building has long seemed like it could spawn an orchestral album and the one he’s released alongside Atlys, out now via his own Ophelia Records imprint, is perfectly executed. Seven Lions and Atlys have done a remarkable job at recreating some of his most prized tracks. “Only Now (in E Minor)” remains just as dynamic and moving as its predecessor, though stirs up completely new emotions. However, “The Blood (in E Minor” is the most ra...
Ophelia Records‘ last release of 2021 will be Seven Lions like you’ve never heard him before. Coming soon is an album of orchestral reworks of eight of the label boss’ biggest tracks courtesy of the talented string quartet, ATLYS. Titled Opus, the record will breathe new life into fan-favorite Seven Lions songs like “Rush Over Me,” “Dreamin’,” “First Time,” “Ocean,” and more. Teasing the album over the weekend, Seven Lions shared a photo of himself in a theatre watching ATLYS perform. While it was heavily implied that an orchestral endeavor was to come, specific details like the tracklist and release date weren’t divulged until now. The news comes after Seven Lions, Kill The Noise, Jason Ross, Trivecta, Dimi...