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A sound journey in which different cultures of our planet are covered. The compositions are inspired by Celtic, Balkan, Native American, Japanese, Latin, African American and ancient Mediterranean cultures. An eclectic imaginary soundtrack, with cinematic overtones, in which fantasy and magic cannot be absent. The cover made by the Ecuadorian artist Darwin Ruiz, shows a ritual that the Dogón celebrate every 60 years, during the Sigui Festival. In the scene, we observe several masked figures. Three of them play the bellows, embodying the voice of the ancestors. Each copy represents a language: that of the fox, that of the catfish and that of Dyongou Sérou, the first man to die, our ancestor. The constant renewal of the world.
Alien world music
The title "Leave Your Past Behind," seen spiritually, represents an act of inner liberation. It means ceasing to identify with the wounds, mistakes, or stories that have shaped us, to recognize that the past is not our prison, but a teacher. Leaving the past behind doesn't mean forgetting or denying it, but transforming it into wisdom, integrating it, and then setting it aside, like a pilgrim dropping his heavy backpack after a long journey. It's an invitation to live rooted in the present, where life really happens, and to open ourselves to the future without the chains of old fears. Spiritually, it's an act of trust: trust in ourselves, in life, and in the path that unfolds before us.
The melody represents the time that is "lost" due to work commitments and daily life. The feeling of lost time symbolizes the sense of haste and constant racing against time, with the knowledge that opportunities, precious moments and meaningful connections are in danger of slipping away amid the frenzy of modern life. This awareness must lead to the desire to find balance, to slow down and to fully grasp the value of time and human relationships despite the pressures of daily life.
Light is a symbol of awareness, truth, universal love and enlightenment. "Dancing in the light" suggests a harmonious and fluid movement, which goes beyond the physical plane to enter a more subtle dimension where the soul is free and in tune with the universe. "Dancing in the Light" is an invitation to live life more lightly, without resistance, letting go of worries and allowing the current of life to guide us. It is an act of trust in the cosmic energy that supports us.
A harmonious combination of melodic compositions, bamboo betung as a unique instrument, and poems of "Don Quixote" by Goenawan Mohamad, present an experimental nuance full of emotion.
4 Songs from the greek repertoire reimagined, reconstructed, given new breath. Through modern means of sound, these tunes reshape themselves with the aid of two young musicians with various musical backgrounds.
