UK
Electronic soundscapes and moods. Ambient, Downtempo, Post-Rock and Electronica.
Asha Patera
The natural world has long been a source of inspiration for my work, informing the music on several previous albums - notably Mana, which was directly influenced by specific surroundings. This album differs in that I have not personally visited any of the locations referenced in the track titles. Each of these places is renowned for its natural beauty, significance, and sense of awe. Rather than drawing on direct experience, I approached them through research and visual study, imagining what it might be like to be present and seeking to capture the atmosphere I believed they embodied. The resulting compositions may be understood as a tribute to these remarkable locations, though their meaning is not confined to any single place. Wherever you are, there exist landscapes of exceptional beauty capable of providing similar inspiration. Listeners may find it useful to explore the locations associated with each piece by examining images in order to better appreciate the intentions behind the music. As the album unfolds its perspective gradually widens to encompass the Earth as a whole, before concluding with two thematic reflections: Hope?—a question that underscores the necessity of optimism for survival—and Null, a final meditation on nothingness.
Released: 3/27/2026
Call To Silence is a study on the nature of solitude and what it means to be alone. Several things inspired this train of thought: the events in the early years of this decade which denied many the opportunity of company, and a situation in my personal life which caused me to reflect on this notion. It was whilst examining this that the music began to take shape - appropriately some of the pieces were free form, some far more structured which I think fits the concept nicely. Finally, I drew upon my experiences of living in some of the busiest areas of the UK to where I am now, which is far less populated. Are we really meant to live in such close confinement, and is this sustainable as the population grows? Time will tell.
Released: 6/27/2025
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