2 Tapes Bundle: 'The Birth of Tragedy' & 'Pay It Forward'

from Amulet of Tears

A bundle of 2 releases - 'The Birth of Tragedy' by Various Artists & 'Pay It Forward' by Dunya.

'The Birth of Tragedy'

Where does fantasy end and reality begin? The dichotomy of the Apollonian and Dionysian nature of man represents our greatest inner duel - the dance of chaos and order, the struggle of mind versus heart, the battle of immaculate harmony and intoxicated euphoria; a lifetime of chasing one's wildest dreams and divine muses, raised to the heavens by sheer imagination, only to be washed ashore by the unrelenting waters of Earth, crashing against the jagged rocks of existence, faced only by one's own truthful reflection staring back from the indifference of the sea. That is our ultimate, inevitable fate: the futility of our desires, the certain tragedy of living torn between two tides.

The Birth of Tragedy is a compilation in two halves reflecting the mythological symbolism of Apollo and Dionysus, descendants of Zeus. The first half presents the Apollonian form - order, harmony, clarity. The second half is Dionysian - a state of chaotic liberation without boundaries, driven by instinct, blinded bliss and disarray. The collision between these worlds unveils the drama that we find ourselves in.

released May 7, 2021

Compiled by Andrej Surgutanov
Designed by Anasisana
Mastered by Thomas Carney
Vinyl by Darkroom Records

'Pay It Forward'

In the dark rays
Beyond the shadows of bliss
Remind you softly - everything upheld for too long meant to be freed and the kindness will be composed.

An interpersonal relationship is ultimately a story of distance. In a lifelong dance of secrets, contemplation and self-absorption, only a rare moment of unity, a scarce connection punctures the solitude. Thus, even a story of love, friendship or family is always a striving towards understanding, a constant seeking of honesty amidst the untold, a faithful yearning for connection against all odds.

Dunya is the creative partnership between Georgian artist FH HF and Tunisian artist Anasisana. 'Pay It Forward', the result of a long-distance collaborative effort, is an 8-piece album fusing the differing techniques of the two creators. Translating into 'Life' from Arabic, Dunya invites the listener to a communion, a connection to the senses.

released July 14, 2021

Designed by Anasisana
Mastered by Thomas Carney
Vinyl by Darkroom Records
Cassette Photos by Urtė Budnikaitė

Includes unlimited streaming of The Birth of Tragedy via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.