Paul B Ciascai / The Ascension Code - Single / AMB14D

This track is a remarkable deconstruction of Byzantine chants, presented in a uniquely innovative way that is unheard of in modern music. The mystical essence of the original chants is preserved, but the spiritual optimism typically found in Byzantine music is transformed into a profound search that evokes existential ANGST.

It carries a pervasive sense of anxiety and despair, stemming from the realization that human existence is inherently meaningless, with mankind facing the impossibility of finding purpose in an indifferent universe.

This song is somewhat paradoxical. The mystical light of the East collides with the existential dread of the West. Musically, heavy drone textures intertwine with choral, orchestral and industrial atmospheres. It’s a distinctive blend, typical of Paul B Ciascai’s style, where classical music meets the avant-garde of modern soundscapes.

Released September 5, 2024

Composed and produced by Paul B Ciascai.

Mastered by Rafael Anton Irisarri at Black Knoll Studio, NY.