Sons of Raphael is a musical project by sibling artists Loral and Ronnel Raphael.
History
Sons of Raphael released their debut record 'Full-Throated Messianic Homage' in 2021 through Because Music.
The record, produced and arranged by the Raphael brothers at Electro-Vox Recording Studios,[1] took 7 years to complete and features a full symphonic orchestra in a grand wall of sound type production which was allegedly financed through betting on NBA games since their record label refused to fund it.[2][3]
It was mixed in Paris for over 3 months by producer Philippe Zdar of Cassius, who died a day after finishing mixing the record.[4] The record was released in his memory with a lamentation poem written by Ronnel, 'A Kaddish Over Death'
The album's artwork was painted by the acclaimed Russian painter and novelist Maxim Kantor.[1]
Upon its release, the album gained critical acclaim with praises on publications including The Sunday Times, The Times, Le Monde, Clash, Rolling Stone, Les Inrocks.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
The band rarely plays live. Sons of Raphael toured with Charlotte Gainsbourg, as well as with French group Phoenix in 2022.[11][12]
In 2023 Sons of Raphael composed original music for Sofia Coppola's biographical drama Priscilla, their first music for the cinema.[13][14]
Discography
Studio albums
- Full-Throated Messianic Homage (2021)
References
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