Limerence began with a guitar riff written by Serag Baddar when he was 15 or 16. He loved the idea behind it, but at the time he felt he wasn’t yet good enough at songwriting or guitar to turn it into the song he imagined. He therefore put it aside until he could do it justice. More than a decade later, Baddar finally returned to the idea. Originally called “Lotus,” the track has a small connection to Buckethead’s Padmasana, whose rhythm guitar influenced one section of the song. “Padmasana” means lotus pose, which inspired the original title. Over time, “Lotus” evolved into “Limerence.” Musically, the song grew from Baddar’s love of the clean sections found in heavier bands, particularly groups such as Opeth and Tool. Rather than treating those sections as a break from the heavier material, he wanted to explore what would happen if that cleaner, atmospheric side became the foundation of an entire song. One of Baddar’s favourite aspects of “Limerence” is that the instruments aren’t simply following one another. Each part is doing something different, yet together they form a cohesive piece. At the end of the song, Baddar demonstrates this concept by playing the three riffs […]
Asympto Blends Sci-Fi and Sound on Uplifting Concept Album ‘Life: A Space Journey Across the Galaxy’
Embark on an interstellar odyssey with Asympto, the boundary-blurring artist whose debut full-length album, Life: A Space Journey Across the Galaxy, Vol. 1, is now available worldwide. Released on June 30, this captivating 8-track concept album takes listeners on a cinematic voyage through the stars. It is guided by lush guitars, ethereal pianos, warm, emotive vocals, and a richly layered blend of pop, indie, and electronic textures. A passion project years in the making, Life tells the story of a fictional character who leaves Earth in search of cosmic wonders. Each track represents a chapter in the journey, beginning with liftoff, passing encounters with the unknown (including the pulsing single “Aliens”), and closing in dramatic fashion. The singles “The Launch” and “Aliens” serve as striking previews of the album’s immersive soundscape, which is at once dreamy, uplifting, and deeply human. At the helm of this musical starship is Asympto, a 38-year-old physicist, musician, and father of three with a lifelong love for sci-fi and sonic storytelling. Though he has been playing music for over 20 years, 2024 marks the first time he has shared his creations with the world. Inspired by visionaries like David Bowie, The Flaming Lips, and Sunset […]