From Earth to the Magnetar — Listening to “Universal Roots”
- mardefondoshow
- 31 may
- 2 Min. de lectura
Actualizado: 31 may
Universal Roots doesn’t just walk the line between genres—it dances across continents, timelines, and realities. This is a compilation for the curious ear, one that thrives on contrast: innocence and protest, tradition and science, presence and distance.
go-Dratta’s “Lato Mare” begins the journey in a space of affection and openness. Using real children’s improvisations, the track radiates authenticity and playfulness, supported by an airy piano motif. It feels alive, like walking barefoot on wet grass with a recorder in hand.
The tone shifts beautifully with Magna Pia’s “Lachin.” The Uyghur folk origin of the piece adds depth, while the minimalistic arrangement emphasizes space and silence. It’s as if the track knows that meaning isn’t always found in sound, but in what surrounds it.
“I Roared My Justice” by Saba Alizadeh is the kind of track that halts your breath. It doesn’t play—it testifies. Built around a smuggled voice recording from a political inmate, the track’s message is devastating and direct. The modular electronics wrap the voice in a cold embrace, while the Kamancheh bleeds history into the mix.
TON 618’s “Magnetar” then lifts us away from Earth. Inspired by the magnetar SGR 0418 and composed with actual electromagnetic data, the track channels the language of stars. It’s abstract, but not alienating. Think deep-listening meets astrophysical diary.
Then CNS delivers the finale with “Legacy,” a composition that shimmers with golden tones and grandeur. It's stately without being stiff—evocative of something ceremonial, ancestral, and future-facing all at once.
Universal Roots doesn’t offer easy answers or tidy resolutions. Instead, it offers five worlds to walk through—and asks us to keep listening.
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