Mantra Of The Cosmos , a supergroup formed by members of Oasis , Ride , and Happy Mondays , releases their first single, "Gorilla Guerilla," through the BMG .
More of a supernova than a supergroup, Mantra Of The Cosmos is a musical marriage that works. The compelling new project from Shaun Ryder ( Happy Mondays ) and Zak Starkey ( The Who and Oasis ) is a loose coalition of synergistic talents that, along with Andy Bell ( Ride and Oasis ) and Sshh Starkey, contributes to an overwhelming collision of different talents working together.
Speaking about the project as a whole, former Oasis guitarist Andy Bell said: “It’s a pleasure to be part of Mantra of the Cosmos. Four like-minded souls having fun with the same music.” Regarding the band's sound, drummer and son of Ringo Starr, Zak Starkey, highlights their “ groove , from a band of misfits, outsiders and innovators .” While vocalist Shaun Ryder adds: “ It’s a blast, mate .
“Gorilla Guerilla” has the spooky vibe and madness of “ monkey see, monkey do,” with Shaun Ryder’s exuberant “gorilla” screams over a pulsating, mutant space disco dub jive. Feel the vibe of the track by watching the psychedelic and animated music video, directed by Shaun Ryder’s son, Olli Ryder .
