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Leyline by Alula Down: A Sonic Pilgrimage Through the Veins of the Earth

Embark on a journey with Alula Down’s ‘Leyline’, a psych folk album that intertwines ecology and the human experience.
By DORK
By DORK
Immerse yourself in ‘Leyline’, the ninth album from the storied duo Alula Down. It’s a harmonious blend of music, pilgrimage, and poignant reflection.

Alula Down, the woven essence of Mark Waters and Kate Gathercole, continues to captivate the psych folk realm with their latest auditory expedition, ‘Leyline’. This deeply beautiful lemma from Herefordshire’s own surpasses the bounds of experimental folk, infusing every note with introspection and worldly concern.

  • Artistic Pilgrimage: Born from a sacred trek along the Michael/Apollo leyline, ‘Leyline’ is a musical diary etched at each historical juncture.
  • Eco-Conscious Sounds: Amidst our climate crisis and global social issues, the album heralds a message of empathy, deeply rooted in the environmental and community consciousness.
  • A Multifaceted Experience: More than an album, ‘Leyline’ complements its soundscapes with a joint book and photographic narrative, heightening the multi-sensorial encounter.

Track by Track Exploration

‘Waves on the Aegean Sea’ sets forth the journey with an immersive soundscape that borders on the spiritual, followed by the enchanting lament in ‘DELPHI’, evoking a timeless ache. ‘MONTE SANT’ANGELO’ and ‘PERUGIA’ narrate tales through layered melodies and expressive instrumentation, painting aural pictures of the landscape and soul alike. Eventually, you find solace in the meditative harmonium of ‘SACRA DI SAN MICHELE’, before the album crescendoes into a mesmerizing close with ‘MONT ST MICHEL’.

Each composition is a pillar supporting the overarching theme—a soundtrack for the displaced and a beacon of solace for the wounded earth. Alula Down’s ‘Leyline’ embarks you on a profound auditory sojourn that is as much a personal odyssey as it is an artistic manifesto.

Highly recommended for any connoisseur of nuanced, thought-provoking music or anyone seeking to connect with our world’s natural rhythms and stories.
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