Old Forgotten Lands - A nature-influenced offering of desolation

Begat as a black ambient project, conceived in the summer of the year 2007, Old Forgotten Lands was crafted as a cathartic and enlightening means for Elan to express both his dismay toward the plague of industry, and his reverence for the majesty of nature. This being his first experimentation with more atmospheric music, it was a very new experience.
During many months of melancholic, yet calming excursions to natural reserves, the first album was recorded, using a very minimal approach. EEE Recordings, recognizing the goals of this project, saw fit to release this music. Over time, however, and with the coming of new equipment, the project began to evolve.
A feature film was created as well, during the same time as the creation of the debut album, and, though it took much longer to release, it eventually saw release in 2008 from EEE as well.
Though the project is still young, it has underwent many changes, and its sound has only matured. What once was a synth-derived, melodic black ambient project has now morphed into something more. Field recordings, strange and unorthodox instruments, and a deep, impenetrable atmosphere now grace the sound of Old Forgotten Lands...

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Statement from 'Elan O'Neal' (03/08/2010)

"Old Forgotten Lands is proud to announce its recent signing with Hypnotic Dirge Records.

The project has much to owe to its previous label affiliate EEE Recordings, as it had grown and cultivated the project for its beginning years, but due to unforeseen circumstances, EEE Recordings and Old Forgotten Lands have been forced to part ways. I must note that it is a mutual agreement, and that E. and I are on good terms, and that I still wish to promote that label as much as possible.

However, upon closing a chapter in this project's history, a new page must be opened. Upon deciding which label to choose to continue the manifestation of this project, Hypnotic Dirge was a natural first choice. With the collaborative split album release of last year that I did with this label, not only was I extremely satisfied with the end result, but I felt as if the label was responsible and professional.

The new material you will hear from Old Forgotten Lands will draw very little parallels to that of the first album, and will have more in common with folk and world music than the synthetic sound of the past. With the introduction of new instruments and concepts, it will retain its theme and atmosphere, but will also have a new body.

The future of this project looks promising..."