We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

I: Welcome To The Circle​.​.​.

by The Circle Of Wonders

supported by
GuitarAnthony
GuitarAnthony thumbnail
Jordan Lovelock
Jordan Lovelock thumbnail
/
1.
Arrival [intro] 01:22
buy track
2.
A Strange Sense Of Belonging 01:21
buy track
3.
Greetings Earthlings (I Come In Peace) 05:36
buy track
4.
The 5th Of July 05:27
info
buy track
5.
JonDoe297 02:40
buy track
6.
BUILDING 7 05:25
buy track
7.
Fragilè (Must Be Italian) 05:18
buy track
8.
9/15 01:27
info
buy track
9.
McFly 05:14
info
buy track
10.
Sorry, Not Sorry 05:00
buy track
11.
The Circle 05:55
buy track
12.
Departure [outro] 01:32
buy track

about

"I: Welcome To The Circle" is the instrumental debut album by Cody McKenna under the pseudonym "The Circle Of Wonders". This 46 minute instrumental prog-metal LP was released on August 22, 2017. This album is the first part in a multi-album conceptual anthology series. Though there isn't a narrative storyline tied to this first release, it acts as somewhat of a test for the overarching story, as it serves it's literal and conceptual purpose of being the beginning of the story - metaphorically representing the listener picking up the book, opening it up, taking a seat, and beginning to read. What's more, the "bookend" intro and outro tracks set the stage and establish the main musical theme of the concept's central focal point - The Circus Of Wonders. To take things further, listeners might even hear some melodies/motifs/riffs that originally made an appearance in songs on this album in subsequent albums released under "The Circle Of Wonders" name. In time, all will be revealed.. but until then, know this:

Somewhere, there's a traveling circus where strange things happen.

Welcome to the circle... we have been expecting you.

credits

released August 22, 2017

All music written, arranged, recorded, and produced by Cody McKenna at STAR COMMAND STUDIOS in Glendale, CA

Mixed by Cody McKenna at STAR COMMAND STUDIOS in Burbank, CA

All instruments played and programmed by Cody McKenna

Art design by Cody McKenna


Thanks to:
Pop, Ma, Briana, Candace, Megan, Melissa, Edward, Kris Pancani, Tyler Loomis, Wolfgang Criswell, Jasmin Badrian, Justin Klug, Jason Becker, Jessica Bozoian, Jon Sturman, Bronson Gross, Mike Paciorek, Nick Stratton, 7-11, and anyone else who's made me a better musician, a better person, and/or given me food.

Ibanez and Laguna guitars, Greg Bennett/Samick basses, Boss pedals, Monster Cables, Line 6, Bias by Positive Grid, Toontrack, Metropolis Ark 2 by Orchestral Tools, Fab Filter, Logic Pro, Ernie Ball strings, DiMarzio pickups, Dunlop picks, Levin Rose beard oils, and EQLEF no-static beard combs were used in the making of this album.


This album is dedicated to Jason Becker.


2017 STAR COMMAND RECORDS/PUBLISHING

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

The Circle Of Wonders image

The Circle Of Wonders Burbank, California

Born and raised in Burbank CA, Cody McKenna picked up the guitar at age 14 and never put it down. Self taught, he began to immerse himself in the music of bands such as System of a Down, Coheed & Cambria, Van Halen, and Dream Theater, as well as many others who have influenced his playing and writing style. He is a member of the prog bands ALL HAIL, Bloodhound, and The Circle of Wonders. ... more

contact / help

Contact The Circle Of Wonders

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

The Circle Of Wonders recommends:

If you like The Circle Of Wonders, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Beans joins the show to discuss his album release, "ZWAARD".

listen now