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ONTVLUGTING (Escape)

by Terminatryx

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about

In 2014 Terminatryx was approached by Simone, daughter of legendary (and tragic) South African poet Ingrid Jonker, to adapt one of her mother's poems for a mammoth double album compilation of various artists paying tribute to her immortal words (which, since the mid-1950s made an impact across cultures, even while written in Afrikaans).
Titled "Die Kind Is Nog Jonger" (The Child Is Still Younger), the tribute was put together to commemorate 50 years since Ingrid Jonker's untimely death (committing suicide by walking into the ocean at Three Anchor Bay, very close to Sonja and Paul's home).

Terminatryx chose to adapt "Ontvlugting" (Escape), and created a passionate song with a somber undertone.
It reveals a different side to Terminatryx, but the band's sound, identity and mood remain present.
(While perceived as a touch milder than expected, it is still filled with impact as it drives towards its climax).
This also marks the third Afrikaans song recorded by Terminatryx.

Even with a host of high profile artists involved, they struggled to get it released. Terminatryx co-founder Paul stepped in, set up a crowd funding campaign and released it in 2016 under his Flamedrop Productions flag (on double CD, limited edition vinyl LP and digital download).

Watch the "Ontvlugting" music video at our YouTube channel.

More info on the compilation album and all the artists: www.flamedrop.com/ingridjonker

5-star album review in Afrikaans (highlighting Terminatryx as "next level" and touting the album probably the best SA compilation of the decade): www.watkykjy.co.za/2016/06/ingrid-jonker-moontlik-die-beste-local-tribute-album-hierdie-dekade

lyrics

Uit hierdie Valkenburg het ek ontvlug
en dink my nou in Gordonsbaai terug:

Ek speel met paddavisse in ’n stroom
en kerf swastikas in ’n rookransboom

Ek is die hond wat op die strande draf
en dom-allenig teen die aandwind blaf

Ek is die seevoël wat verhongerd dwaal
en dooie nagte opdig as ’n maal

Die god wat jou geskep het uit die wind
sodat my smart in jou volmaaktheid vind:

My lyk lê uitgespoel in wier en gras
op al die plekke waar ons eenmaal was.

credits

released June 26, 2017
Words: Ingrid Jonker
Music: Sonja Ruppersberg & Paul Blom, performed by Terminatryx
Produced, recorded and mixed by Paul Blom
Mastered by Peter Pearlsen
Cover design by Paul Blom, featuring ocean painting by Vernon Swart, Sonja photograph by Megan Davies, logo by Paul Blom

"Ontvlugting" originally featured on the compilation album INGRID JONKER - Die Kind Is Nog Jonger (FDROP 003)

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Terminatryx Cape Town, South Africa

TERMINATRYX (pronounced: "Terminaytricks") is a rare and unique sight & sound on the South African music scene (and Africa as a whole), its exciting musical approach setting it apart from most, and defying expectations.
With a dark blend of female-fronted Alternative / Industrial / Metal / Rock flavours, Terminatryx is an anomaly with an unexpected and invigorating sound.
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