Rex du Poitou
Original Release Date: 10/17/4789
The Orylag are a strange race of creatures. Carrot-loving, giant-eyed, long-legged, able to jump incredibly high; they were the main reason the Noots defeated the Ronoms in the Gladiator Gauntlet Games of 4766. What they weren't known for, at least publicly, was their sense of hearing. Long, pointed ears sprouted from the tops of their heads and were so sensitive they could pick up soundwaves tucked between the folds of the universe. Once discovered, their Silent Raves became the stuff of legend: thousands of Orylags dancing silently, performers on stage making nary a sound. At least, that's what it seemed. The creatures had perfected the art of volume control, able to play the faintest vibrations yet still understand them. What sounded like abject silence to most, if not all, listeners was actually a perfectly tuned symphony to those who had evolved to handle and filter the tasty waves. Rex du Poitou was not the first Orylag to make a career in the Sound of Silence Movement, but he is certainly the most important. By tucking his ears inside a special, handmade habit, he decreased their sensitivity; turning up the volume on his synthesizer made it possible to translate his head-pounding melodies into palatable sounds for 99.9% of the universe. A Clockwork Orylag is his most intense record (the cover art alone is enough to make you question your sanity) and one of his most engaging, despite the spooky tone. The lead single, What's Up, Doc?, was not only a crossover hit (both in normal and "silent" variations), but its red herring of an intro inspired others to hide their melodies with a jarring opening act. After pumping out six albums over his three-decade career, Rex never forgot his loyal Orylags and always ensured a "silent version" was packaged with each new release.
Side A
What's Up, Doc?
Echoes
Tucked In
Ultra Violence
Side B
A Clockwork Orylag
Save You From Yourself
Out of Habit
Garden of Delight