Their debut single “Atoms”, released on the 31st of July 2020, forms part of an album of 11 tracks lasting over 67 minutes. The album [“Full Spectrum”] was composed, written, recorded, mixed and mastered independently between February and June 2020 during the London lockdown.
Their music defies the rigid categorisation of musical genres. In particular, their sound integrates the literary (poetic and dramatic) with the musical to create a sonic space where electronic and rock coexist. Spoken passages alternated with lyrical poetry form the central element of the vocal component.
Their musical innovations are a result of a collaborative process beginning with the composition and arrangement of the music, which Samara then casts into verbal form.
By setting a poetic/narrative text within the musical composition in lyric mode which is spoken, recited and narrated instead of sung, this inter-artistic mode of transfer goes beyond placing brief interludes of spoken word over an instrumental composition.
Atoms
The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara Lyrics
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There was darkness
c formless blackness
cmorphous
ctonal
Discordant
Disharmonious
The Prima Materia
c primordial pool
Of death
Decay
Life
cnd birth
Suspended in a timeless continuum
The spiraling substrate of
The anonymous, the absolute
For nothing came before
The movement of God over these waters
Form and matter joined
c ray shines with no pause
From its coming to its being
Order was created
Order was constructed
cnd in the purest of acts
The summit of the universe was created
I am in heaven and on earth
In water and in the air
I lead forth the roaring waters
I am the wind that shapes the mountains
I am both cloud and rain
The wave of the ocean, the beam of the sun
I am the animals and the plants
The babe in the womb
The one born, and the one yet to be conceived
I am present, everywhere
I am the flesh and soul of man
The Mother and the Father
I am the pain of the sick
The heart of saints
cnd the will of sinners
The machine is the achievement
Of which man is capable
If he relies entirely on himself
God is no longer needed
Eventually,
It transforms him into a machine himself
When nation grows old
The arts grow cold
cnd commerce settles on every tree
It is the enterprise of industrial civilisation
That modern wars have arisen
cnd will arise
It is on the same impoverished soil
That empires have grown
cnd by the same greed
That many civilisations have been destroyed
The body
For the sake of which we desire wealth
Is the ultimate cause of all wars
If we are to progress
We must not cease from mental fight
Till we have built Jerusalem
I have no more faith
Than a grain of mustard seed
In the future history of civilisation
Which I now know
Is doomed to destruction
What a joy it is to think of!
O good beginning
To what vile ending must you fall
cnd in the end
There was darkness
c formless blackness
cmorphous
ctonal
Discordant
Disharmonious
The negredo
Death
Decay
Life
Birth
c timeless continuum
The lyrics of "Atoms" by The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara capture a profound exploration of the creation and destruction of the universe and the cycle of life. The song begins by describing a primordial state of darkness and formless blackness, symbolizing the void before creation, where chaos and disharmony reign. This dark and amorphous state is referred to as the Prima Materia, a concept from alchemy representing the raw material from which all things are formed.
As the lyrics progress, there is a shift towards the emergence of order and structure in the universe. The imagery of light and order being created symbolizes the transition from chaos to cosmos, from formlessness to form. This process is described as the summit of the universe being created, suggesting a moment of profound significance in the cosmic narrative.
The song then delves into a reflection on the interconnectedness of all things in the universe. The lyrics evoke a sense of omnipresence and a deep connection between the singer and the elements of nature, from water and air to life and birth. This portrayal of unity and harmony underscores the idea of a divine presence that permeates all aspects of existence.
The final verses of the song take a darker turn, exploring themes of industrialization, war, and the destructive nature of human civilization. The lyrics highlight the consequences of man's reliance on technology and material wealth, which ultimately lead to a dehumanizing transformation. The imagery of darkness and disharmony returning at the end of the song symbolizes a cyclical pattern of creation and destruction, suggesting a sobering reflection on the fate of humanity and the earth.
Overall, "Atoms" by The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara is a thought-provoking and intricate composition that delves into themes of creation, interconnectedness, and the consequences of human actions on the natural world. The lyrics compel listeners to contemplate the cyclical nature of existence and the need for balance and harmony in our relationship with the universe.
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The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara
We made this song as a message of hope. But also, we wanted it to remind us of mankind's flaws.
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Kluane Takhini
Another great story-telling/ music combination. This one certainly has a "heavier" flavour. I suppose the rise and fall of mankind in one song is pretty heavy:-) Love the progression of the music with the story. Really fantastic building of textures, rhythms and the overall evolving landscape. Awesome powerful wall of guitars.
The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara
Hi Kluane, loved your description of the music. Regarding the 'heavier' song - we were actually referring to a future release "Love in the Time of Pestilence" - out next Friday. This one was our debut single actually! The upcoming one will be heavy in both theme and sound, heh!
Eagle's Nest Radio
Awesome work!
The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed 🙌
Shawn Imhoff
Sick song 👏👌👍🇨🇦
The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara
Thanks for listening! Cheers!