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Age of Revelation

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The Beginning 05:35
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Consciousness 06:14
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3.
Shadow 05:38
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Progress? 05:22
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Consequence 02:54
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Delicate Balance 06:40
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Dancing in Light 03:47
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Age of Revelation is a groundbreaking sonic journey that delves into the intricate interplay between human nature, technology, and the environment through a modern Asian symphonic lens. Rooted in the cycles of creation, decline, and renewal, the album reimagines age-old narratives for the present, weaving traditional Southeast Asian musical elements, evocative vocals, and carefully processed electronic sounds into a captivating tapestry.

The narrative follows Gaia, the embodiment of Mother Earth, as she faces humanity's unchecked ambition and relentless consumption. Guided by the Shaman—a figure of transformation and wisdom—humanity embarks on a turbulent path of awakening, confronting the consequences of its disconnection from nature. This arc of destruction and redemption unfolds through music, underscoring themes of balance, coexistence, and renewal.

Vocal expression plays a central role, embodying both raw emotionality and ritualistic resonance, while instrumental performances—including guzheng, dizi, cello, and mridangam—are subtly enhanced by electronic techniques. Using tools such as Ableton and effects pedals, the natural tones of these instruments are transformed and layered to create ethereal soundscapes, blurring the line between the organic and the technological.

Each track invites listeners into an immersive world where ancestral wisdom and modern innovation meet. Echoing themes of spiritual and environmental awareness, Age of Revelation transcends cultural and generational boundaries. It is both a call to reconnect with our roots and a vision of a harmonious future, where tradition and technology find equilibrium.

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released February 6, 2025

Composed by SAtheCollective

Andy Chia - Vocals, Wind Instruments, Electronics
Natalie Alexandra Tse - Guzheng, Electronics
Inch Chua - Vocals
Andy Yang - Chapman Stick
Vick Low - Cello, Electronics
Akilesh VM - Mridangam, Ganjira
Govin Tan - World Percussion Kit

Song 2 Backing Vocals:
Natalie Alexandra Tse, Andy Yang, Govin Tan, Vick Low, Jeannette Irabu

Recorded at:
ThirdSpace Studios (Singapore)

Recording engineer:
Yong Rongzhao

Mixing Engineer:
Leonard Soosay (Snakeweed Studios)

Album cover:
Photo by Tobias Rademacher

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SAtheCollective is a genre-defying group that blends music, theatre, and storytelling into immersive sensory experiences.

Rooted in Asian philosophies, they fuse traditional instruments like dizi, guzheng, and mridangam with experimental soundscapes, they inspire new artistic connections. ... more

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