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ORSHINA – GRAVEYARD BLUES
Orshina returns to well trodden ground with a bit more fire on “Graveyard Blues – Artist Vision’ which was released on 4 November 2026. This is a reworking of the track originally on the Requiem for Nova album. It’s not just a re-recording of the track, it’s a much more present and expressive version of it, the result of a completely different creative approach. The old school feel of the piece is very much in evidence, but it’s been given a very modern production sheen which creates a very interesting juxtaposition.
Guitar is absolutely the star of this version. That’s what sets it apart from the original album. Orshina see it as a chance to get out of the box a bit and the guitar is the key element in that. A lot of the song is the same, it’s just that the guitar is the dominant feature now and that’s what gives it its character. It’s a version that’s intended to be more powerful in its delivery, more complete in its expression.
Recorded in a personal studio it’s also part of its creative DNA. Orshina describes the process as being “like a lion hunting its food” which again underlines the whole concept of the piece which is about reasserting creative power and going in to a piece that you’ve already done with a completely fresh set of eyes. It’s obviously connected to Requiem for Nova but this version has its own identity as a standalone piece.
“Graveyard Blues – Artist Vision’ is ultimately a statement of artistic determination and a recommitment to the art form. It’s about taking a piece of work that already exists and giving it more power without in any way compromising the essence of what it is. The decision has been made to put the guitar right at the front and to retain its classic character alongside the modern production. It’s a very convincing re-working of the piece which speaks volumes about the freedom of re-engaging with your own work and re-energising it.
