Sons of Raphael explained

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)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sons Of Raphael - Full-Throated Messianic Homage. June 25, 2021. www.discogs.com.
2. Web site: Sons of Raphael go to the desert and set fire to humanity's religious dilemma. Hero.
3. Web site: Sons of Raphael : The Aquarium Drunkard article. July 1, 2021. Aquarium Drunkard.
4. Web site: Sons of Raphael: London's most curious new rock 'n' roll brothers. i-d.vice.com.
5. News: On record: pop, rock and jazz, November 17. Dan Cairns, Lisa Verrico, Mark Edwards and Clive. Davis. June 25, 2023. www.thetimes.co.uk.
6. News: On record: pop, rock and jazz — May 23. Lisa Verrico | Dan Cairns | Mark Edwards | Clive. Davis. June 25, 2023. www.thetimes.co.uk.
7. Le miracle de Sons of Raphael. Samuel. Regnard. May 31, 2021. Rolling Stone.
8. Web site: Les 5 albums à écouter absolument ce week-end ! - Les Inrocks.
9. News: Jorja Smith, Yom, Sons of Raphael… : nos albums coups de cœur. Le Monde.fr . June 14, 2021. Le Monde.
10. Web site: Sons Of Raphael - Full-Throated Messianic Homage. May 14, 2021.
11. Web site: Sons of Raphael are splintering religion and realism to preach their own visceral doctrine. Hero.
12. Web site: Nov 29, 2022: Phoenix / Sons of Raphael at L'Olympia Paris, Île-de-France, France | Concert Archives.
13. Web site: Priscilla. IMDb.
14. Web site: Priscilla Press Conference Venice. Upcoming. 5 September 2023 .