Out of Orbit – “Drawing Dinosaurs” – New album & interview
Out of Orbit – “Drawing Dinosaurs” – New album & interview
We hooked up with Eitan Reiter, the man behind Out of Orbit project, who just released his third studio album “Drawing Dinosaurs”on Shamanic Tales.
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New album “Drawing Dinosaurs” just came out on Shamanic Tales – what is the story behind the name and the core concept of this release?
That was my first form of artistic expression that I can remember. I used to draw and paint (even as a job, doing murals in restaurants and things like that), but as a kid in kindergarten, I used to draw dinosaurs a lot. For some reason, I was amazed by the fact that there was a completely different Earth in the distant past. I remember kids asking me to draw for them when I was about five, and I remember that “wow” feedback feeling just like a dancing crowd. 🙂 I guess my wish here was to go back to being that innocent little kid who just likes to create.
I used to draw and paint (even as a job, doing murals in restaurants and things like that), but as a kid in kindergarten, I used to draw dinosaurs a lot
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This is your third full-length album as Out of Orbit, following “Wisdom of the Crowds” and “OOO”. How do you feel your sound has evolved on this one? Was there a difference in the creative process?
Yes, for this one I think I gave it my all, even more than usual. The thing is, OOO was already an established project, and I was playing a lot while creating the music, so I had plenty of chances to road-test it and make sure it works for the dancefloor. I was really aiming to just make simple dance music this time. Of course, my studio is in a very natural spot right on the beach, and it inspired me to make colorful, lush productions and get back to writing melodies. In a way, it really reminds me of the state of mind I was in when I made Places I Miss That I Haven’t Been To as Eitan Reiter, which was also written in a studio surrounded by nature. Somehow, having all that nature and the sea around me always pushes me deeper into writing melodies, just like more urban environments bring out my techno side.
Once again, you are collaborating with some absolute legends of the scene, this time Simon Posford (Hallucinogen), Oforia, and Space Cat. How did these specific collaborations come about and how was it to work with them?
It was great. I learned to let go and trust my instincts. I realized that nothing beats experience; these people have had music and trance flowing deep in their veins for so many years that it just comes naturally to them. All I wanted to do was just make trance music – not necessarily the “best” or the most “special” trance music. They helped me understand that it can be a simple process based entirely on trusting your instincts.
All I wanted to do was just make trance music – not necessarily the “best” or the most “special” trance music
The track “Mycelium Falcon” with Simon Posford particularly interests us, obviously, as it’s been a long time since a new Hallucinogen track came out. Can you take us into the studio and tell us what was it like working on that one with Simon?
That is a story in itself. Basically, I went to London to play a gig, and a few days earlier I stopped by to visit Simon at his studio. We had done that before, but only for jams. This time, I really wanted to record him playing synths. To be honest, he wasn’t too eager to make trance; I have a feeling he would have preferred making dub. But the DJ voice inside my head was thinking, “How cool would it be if we all had a new Hallucinogen track to play?” 🙂 Just seeing him work also connected a lot of dots in my mind. It inspired me to go a bit more “crazy” with sound – realizing that everything can and should sound trippy, and that sound can always challenge the ears and the mind in a great way.
There is a very strong presence of that driving 90s Acid and even 80s sound aesthetic in your music in this album. Are you still relying heavily on hardware like raw synths and 303s for this album, or has your workflow shifted?
It’s about 50/50. Sometimes I use hardware, sometimes software. Maybe it’s the kick drums I use – I like the approach from back then: less volume, but sounds that really jump out of the mix. Whenever I’m creating dance music, I always remind myself that 50s Elvis Presley was also music people danced to. So, maybe I can bring out that dancefloor effect with a nice groove or an uplifting melody. It doesn’t always have to be the easy solution of using an aggressive sound.
Tracks like “Sdot Yam” and “Antonela” have very intriguing names. Is there a personal story or a specific real-world inspiration behind them?
Hmmmm… I’d rather keep it mysterious. 🙂 I can tell you that the first sound in “Sdot Yam” is a peacock I recorded that comes to visit me every morning.
Shamanic Tales has been the home for Out of Orbit from the very start. What is it about working with Astrix and the label that makes it the perfect platform for this project?
I have no idea if it’s the “perfect” platform for this project, but all I know is that it feels very good and natural for me. Avi, Shahar, Gabi, and the whole team are people I’m deeply connected to, and they have been a part of my musical journey for so many years – since the very beginning, actually. I just try to follow my heart and my gut, and I think we are doing something really nice together.
Your ultimate classic early 90s track – you must choose one (yeah, we know it’s impossible, but still… 🙂
Oh, come onnnn. “Spectral – Moonstone” was the first one that came to mind, but there are so manyyyyyyy.
What are the future plans for Out of Orbit following this release? Any special live shows or hardware sets we should look out for?
There are some very big shows coming up. This weekend I have a collaboration with Berry Sakharof, plus there are a lot of remixes on the way from some amazing electronic artists, and a new OOO single dropping on Synthetik Dreams soon. But I think for my next album, I’ll be going back to ambient.
Read our interview with AVAN7: https://trancentral.tv/2026/08/avan7-fresh-psytrance-from-brazil/