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‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division

  ‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division In ‘The Journey,’ a sonic mosaic unfolds that—permeated by neon-soaked synth pads and a melody that feels like memory—is less a song than a spiritual compass. The time that relentlessly pursues us, according to ‘Time keeps chasing us every day’, is not portrayed as an enemy, but as a constant touchstone that we face with our heads held high: ‘ We won't let the rain wash us away’ . Photography, here metaphorically as a key to the past, opens doors to moments that seem long gone but live on within us. The chorus – a kind of collective mantra – describes not just a journey, but an intertwining of stories that support each other. The garden in which hopes take root becomes a symbol of what must be nurtured in order to flourish. And when ‘ our songs have lost a note or two ’, it is not a flaw, but proof of lived depth. A song that is not meant to be heard, but to be lived through – like a familiar glance at an old photo album by candlelight. b...
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Embrace the Ephemeral: ‘Afterwards’ by Mario Strack

‘Afterwards’ by Mario Strack

The transience of time and its inexorable nature. With his new release, Mario Strack describes the irrevocable force that influences all aspects of life, whether joy or sorrow, wealth or poverty, and emphasizes that lost time cannot be regained. 
‘Afterwards’ by Mario Strack
With ‘Afterwards’, we embark on a meditation on human existence and our relationship to time, touching on the existential realization that unnoticed or wasted time is a tragedy.
The philosophical question, whether Einstein's theory of the curvature of space-time is true, adds a layer of inquiry into the nature of time and suggests that our understanding of time is still full of mystery. Mario Strack, who was incidentally born in Graz, encourages us to reflect on how we spend our time and challenges us to find meaning in the moments we experience.
The song not only becomes something special through its lyricism, but it also finds exactly the musical realization it needs. Unobtrusive electro-rock steps back to give the poetry the space it deserves. So don't waste any time and listen to ‘Afterwards’ by Mario Strack.



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