The Origin Of Species album features legendary drummer and producer Simon Phillips, who engineered, mixed and drove the production on the album, Matt Bissonette - vocals, bass andDarWin guitars. The album also features guest performances from the likes of Greg Howe (guitar), Dennis Hamm (keyboards), Ernst Tibbs (bass), Katisse Buckingham (Flute, Soprano Sax), Masala B (spoken word), The Origin of Species Quartet, The Reykjavik String Quartet and The Chamber Orchestra Of London (Conductor Matt Dunkley). The album was produced by DarWin and Simon Phillips.