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“Hold Oss” addresses the dehumanization of refugees and aims at confronting the listener with the truth about what it means to be a fugitive. Which often is to lose your name and your identity. With the song, the collaborators want the listener to find the nameless and faceless refugee in themselves, in order to face the truths about having to flee your home.
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“This simple melody and use of space grabbed us straight away. A brilliant example of how less can be more. The repeating motif provides an effective anchor on which the simple progression patiently evolves. This song has a powerful restraint and distinctive sonic palate and character that leaves you feeling grounded and wanting more.”
- Michael League & Bill Laurance
Winning Submissions
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“Hold Oss”
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“Calles Vacías”
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“Calles Vacías”, which translates to “empty streets”, intends to reflect the transitory and conflictive conditions we all have to go through as humans. These conditions seem to mainly appear when we’re in a dissolved state of the present, initiated by conflicts in our everyday life. Therefore “Calles Vacías” introduces its main character: a pedestrian, strolling through a city without anyone paying attention to them. The pedestrian reflects on solving the problem of the dissolved present. It’s about how to overcome the daily conflicts, and how to heal from them.
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“An instantly arresting melody, cleverly highlighting new extensions over a descending chromatic chord progression. The layered vocals compliment one another beautifully, creating a rich tone and leading us in unexpected directions. With the concise arrangement, this song has instant character with a clear sense of what it is, whilst leaving just the right amount of room to be developed further.”
- Bill Laurance & Michael League
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“Min Eigen Veg”
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"Min Eigen Veg" is about the search for one’s own path in life, and about the loneliness and constant inner conflict of not knowing where this path will lead. There is pain and deception, but also love and beauty along the way. All are equally important and necessary steps on this journey.
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Nic Legacy Composer, producer, arranger, backing vocals, bass guitar, lap steel guitar, drums, percussion Play
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“Simple yet effective compositional content with a cohesive fusion of styles. The strong pulse and simple melody grabbed us immediately with the unique combination of a langeleik with Tanzanian ilimba. The distinctive 6/8 vamp and trancelike groove were instantly engaging and the melody evolves beautifully. This track also has a really strong sense of contour, saving the full entrance of the groove. Hard to keep your head still with this one!”
- Michael League & Bill Laurance
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“The Sight of Mud & Concrete”
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The subject of conflict is addressed in the song’s instrumental structure and composition. “The Sight of Mud & Concrete” starts out with a conflictive progression of chords, ones which seemingly have the same sonic energy, like two magnets that share the same energy, pushing each other apart. Later, in the track’s final section, a cathartic rhythmic climax is reached, resulting in the instrumental conflict being solved.
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“We looooved this opening chord progression. The rubato feel with rich harmonies was immediately arresting. Then a simple melody with clean and spacious instrumentation develops into a beautiful melodic line that stretches unexpectedly away from the tonal centre. There is a lot of strong compositional content here that is ready and primed to be developed further.”
- Bill Laurance & Michael League
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“There Must Be A Better Way”
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“There Must Be A Better Way” is about finding a better way to exist, having explored all the dead end roads in one's life. It's about finding peace and meaning in the consequences of chaos and suffering. It’s about learning from the mistakes we make and about paving the way for more compassionate and intuitive choices for ourselves and the world. The song radiates an overall feeling of exceedance, overriding peace and harmony. It elevates the listener above undertones of conflict and chaos, which are surrendering and unravelling beneath the surface, ultimately revealing unity.
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“A great example of simple elements being used in complex ways. The simple two note melody stretched out over an uneven phrase cleverly keeps you guessing where the one is and combined with the counter melody in the bass and guitar, this track really seems happy in its own skin. With simple instrumentation, it’s also striking that the pulse of the song comes from the melodies and guitar parts and doesn’t ever feel like it needs any more percussion than the subtle amount that’s there. Mature and effortless, this is a beautifully written song that makes you want to listen again.”
- Michael League & Bill Laurance
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“Midday Prayer”
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“Midday Prayer” is a middle-eastern bolero combining elements from Iranian, Greek and Argentinian music. It’s an unlikely kind of prayer, a confession that occurs during the brightest hour of the day, when the sun reaches its highest point and nothing can be hidden. In this moment, one is exposed, vulnerable, and yet liberated. Farrochzad, who is an iconic and rebellious Iranian poetess, inspired “Midday Prayer”. Through her verses, sin transforms and acquires a divine quality. It becomes an anthem of femininity standing against the absurdity and the evolving darkness of our present.
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“This track feels like a prayer. The simple melody with organic instrumentation of kanun, guitar, cello and voice create an effective sense of feeling grounded, whilst lending the track a deeper voice that seems to live beyond the music. This track has a unique patience and humility, giving it a striking sense of cohesion and power.”
- Bill Laurance & Michael League
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“Lelo”
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The song is about being taught to avoid conflicts at all costs. But sometimes, enough is enough and the day comes, where we have to stand for ourselves, confront and return the blow. “Lelo” starts as a purely percussive track in 4/7, setting the tone for an edgy atmosphere. This is followed by vocals and lyrics in Lingala, giving the song its afro vibe.
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“The simplicity of the vocal matched with the subtle complexity (and undeniability) of the groove really did it for us. We're both huge fans of odd meter figures that don't sound like odd meters, and this one grooves so hard that you don't even notice. This song really offers a fresh, unique palette to the record and leaves lots of room for further development while having a very clear identity.”
- Michael League & Bill Laurance
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“Crossway”
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“Crossway” is about the internal conflicts every human has to deal with deeply inside. These conflicts are often also projected onto the outside. The disputes resulting from this are not created by anyone tangible, but their appearances mean that we have to live and go through them to be one step ahead and face the limits that we have. Structures can annoy and hurt, but crossroads give you the opportunity to move and see a little more of the beliefs we have about ourselves and our lives.
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“A striking melody and chord progression with an effective use of production. This melody moves in all the directions you hope it will, whilst cleverly keeping you guessing. The combined vocals of Giuliana Potenza and Marshall-Muze create a complimentary combination of vocal tones, with revealing lyrical content focussing on the need for self reflection, in light of striving for resolution whilst the memorable chorus reinforces a concise structure and particularly satisfying contour.”
- Bill Laurance & Michael League
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“Ghetto Lullaby”
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“Ghetto Lullaby” is a piece based on a melody from the IVth String Quartet (Lento) by Polish-Jewish classical composer Szymon Laks, who survived two concentration camps during World War II. This composition links five extraordinary artists, who not only represent countries involved in the conflict of World War II, but also combine classical music with improvisation. The piece unites artists and different musical genres by using a rare Renaissance violin as a lead instrument.
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“This melody, taken from the IV string quartet of Polish / Jewish composer Szymon Laks (1901 – 1983) stayed in our head for days after first hearing it. While simple, the melody moves in unexpected directions and with uneven phrases that leave you wondering where one began and the other ended. Re-realised by the stunning tone of Adam Baldych’s Violin and with simple understated instrumentation, this track is a beautiful homage to the original composer, utilising a mature use of space and contour.”
- Michael League & Bill Laurance
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“De Lo Que Estamos Hechos”
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“De Lo Que Estamos Hechos” is about where we come from, the places we call home and how these places give us the desire to fight for our planet to save it from the many disasters and conflicts threatening it. It’s also about the mystery of love and how, despite these disasters, we keep finding ourselves strengthened, nourished and hopeful because of the love we give, and the love we receive.
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“The only song on our list with acoustic guitar as the featured instrument, the clever, weaving guitar figures set up a perfect foundation for some of the richest vocal harmonies on the record. A very active bass performance provides beautiful momentum, helping the song glide along throughout. The two of us have some additional ideas for how to reframe the material to accentuate its intimate, breezy optimism.”
- Bill Laurance & Michael League
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“Wororo”
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“Wororo'' is a psychedelic fusion of afrobeat and jazz music. It describes the modern obsession with material wealth and living the easy life, often leading to conflict. With lyrics in four languages (Swahili, English, Hungarian and Xhosa), the song challenges the listener to try and appreciate what they already have and to see beyond superficial desires.
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“Our heads were bobbing from the first bar of Wororo. Rhythm reigns supreme here, both in the wonderful performance from the rhythm section and in the vocal parts, which invite the listener to join in on the chorus instantly. We were both big fans of the lo-fi, gritty bass and drum sounds as well, which will set up the perfect base upon which to build in the production process. The fluttery synth parts give this one a beautiful push in a non-conventional direction, and we'll definitely be using those as a guide for further exploration.”
- Michael League & Bill Laurance
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“Walking Song”
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The idea behind “Walking Song” is a composition without lyrics that people of all ages and cultural backgrounds could sing, hum or play along to. The song isn’t restricted to a particular language or a prescribed meaning/narrative. Its title was inspired by the long distances families travel in order to escape conflict. The song also serves as an exploration of ideas on the material. It leaves room for possible solos in the middle. More piano or other instruments could potentially be added.
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“One of the more minimalist submissions, Walking Song offers a light, consonant energy that feels like a palette cleanser in the context of the other material. A simple, beautiful chord progression and hooky, rich melody that lends itself to being expressed in a variety of contexts and instrumentations combine in an effortless way. Of all the songs on the record, this one leaves the most room for further development and collaboration with other artists in the Beyond Music community, which we will certainly be taking advantage of.”
- Bill Laurance & Michael League
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“Moksha”
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In Indian philosophy, “Moksha” is the ultimate liberation from conflicts. The song is born out of a musical and spiritual conflict. Vishnu, a guitarist with deep love for both traditional Indian and Western music, had to earn his freedom both physically and musically by mastering multiple genres through instrument innovation, but also socially and emotionally, breaking free of opinion and expectations of purists and traditionalists, carving his own path in music. “Moksha” is the embodiment of this liberation and ultimately a song that aims to transcend musical boundaries.
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“Moksha feels like the perfect bridge between the more serious, downtempo, acoustic selections and the higher-energy, explorative ones. It's grounded, grooving, and patient, with one of the most intricate and beautiful melodies on the record. A rich color palette featuring a variety of lesser-known stringed instruments (Navtar!), carnatic flute, drum set, piano, and percussion connects the dots and provides a wonderful foundation for an unbelievable vocal performance from Varijashree Venugopal.”
- Michael League & Bill Laurance
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“I’m Next”
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“I’m Next” is a track about the countless opportunities we seem to have in life, but also about how most aspects of our lives are determined by what class, race or gender we are. This song takes aim at raising awareness and calls for the equal spread of chances and opportunities for everyone in this world, despite where you're from or what society wants to label you as.
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“A driving, deep groove and a hypnotizing guitar hook create fertile ground for a wonderful flow from South African emcee DonBlu. We were excited to represent both South Africa and the spoken word in selecting this song, which drives forward with a loping energy unique to the collection of selected songs. We were particularly taken by the lyric and the feeling of its superimposition over a 12/8 drum pattern, creating a rich interaction of rhythms that draws you in. Above all, this one makes you move.”
- Bill Laurance & Michael League
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“Un-Knowing”
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Three unlikely artists come together from across the globe to create this collaboration of Syrian vocal, violin and kora music. The origin of the piece started as a creation by Josh on the kora, which Ali added his haunting vocals to. Lastly, the beautiful and moving strings by Simmy joined. Altogether, the song creates a moving and mysterious emotion, one of unknowing. It’s moving towards something exciting yet scary. Could it be a conflict or ultimate freedom? Nobody knows.
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“Bare, intimate, and deeply emotional, Un-Knowing is by far the most wide-open selection of the sixteen. Space is the place here, leaving kora alone to support goosebump-inducing performances from Syrian vocalist Ali Asaad and British violinist Simmy Singh. While it feels spacious and free, brief melodic meetings between the three musicians draw you in to stay for the improvised tangents. We're looking forward to growing out from this auspicious encounter of three unique voices.”
- Michael League & Bill Laurance
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“Chand Ke Phool”
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“Chand Ke Phool”, which translates to "moon flowers", is an unique Indian/Andean cumbia song. It's inspired by the giant impact of one particular hypothesis: The suggestion that earth and moon were once one planet that was broken into two by a monstrous collision with another planet. This hypothesis stands as a metaphor for how Pakistan and India were hit by great conspiracy, and therefore divided on the basis of religion. Similar occurrences appear in the histories of countries like Romania, Moldova, Ireland and Yugoslavia. At the core of all conflicts, there is a void, which can bring peace and prosperity if it’s filled with the sharing of love and care.
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“One of the most instantly recognizable songs of the bunch, Chand Ke Phool grabs you from the first second and takes you away in its playful, bouncy flow. The interaction between the vocal and flutes provides a feathery bed in the high end that makes this one feel like a dream. The blend of Indian and South American traditions is fascinating here, and something that will continue developing in the coming production of the track. It's an earworm for sure.”
- Bill Laurance & Michael League
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Honoured Submission “Find Us (Beyond)”
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In addition to the 16 awards that will be part of the Beyond Music album Vol.3, Beyond Music would like to present another award in the form of pure prize money. The honour goes to the team behind “Find Us (Beyond)”, a collaboration by three artists from the United States, Switzerland and Italy/Netherlands.
“Find Us (Beyond)” is a song about how many of us are stuck in our own heads, isolated from the truth about others. We see an idea of someone instead of who they really are and who they could become. We fail to see the universality of what our own symbols and facets mean, and we get lost in specificity. "Find Us (Beyond)" is a call to humanity to believe in better methods when conflict arises. Bypassing our world's problems is not an option, we need to approach them from a heart-centered place. A place beyond ancient walls, aged stories from the past and endless wars. Meet us there, meet us beyond.
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"Jacoby, Kate and Elisa have created a song that could not have better expressed the essence of Beyond Music. "Find us, beyond heavy weapons, meet us there, we'll be waiting" Jacoby sings over a slowly rising wave of synthesizers, while Kate tenderly plucks her harp. Beyond - that's where we want to transport the listener with Beyond Music. Beyond isolation and exclusion, where music ultimately unfolds its power of unification. This place is Beyond Music, and "Find Us (Beyond)" soundtracks this notion magnificently.”
- Regula Curti, Founder & Konstanze Wiedemann, CEO Beyond Music
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Impressions
Credits + Lyrics
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Beyond Music Vol.3 Conflict
1. Min Eigen Veg
Written by Makihiyo, Msafiri Zawose, and Nic Legacy
Arranged by Makihiyo, Nic Legacy, Bill Laurance, and Michael League
Produced by Nic Legacy, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueMakihiyo: Vocals and langeleik
Msafiri Zawose: Vocals and Tanzanian ilimba
Nic Legacy: Vocals, bass guitar, lap steel guitar, dholak, CR-78 drum machine
Michael League: Bombo legüero, pandeiro cuadrado, surdo, Indian bells, mellotron
Bill Laurance: Mellotron2. Chand Ke Phool
Written by Nic Legacy, Bijayashree Samal, and Gonzalo Donoso Quiroga
Arranged and produced by Nic Legacy, Gonzalo Donoso Quiroga, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueBijayashree Samal: Vocals
Nic Legacy: Glockenspiel, dholak
Gonzalo Donoso Quiroga: Ukulele
Žofie Kašparová: Flute
Marcelo Woloski: Maracón, floor brooms, bombo legüero, pandeiro cuadrado
Michael League: Electric bass and mellotron3. Crossway
Written by Giuliana Potenza, Marshall-Muze, and Michael League
Arranged by Giuliana Potenza and Marshall-Muze
Produced by Juan Barallobres, Bill Laurance, Michael League, and Facundo PeyreyraGiuliana Potenza: Vocals
Marshall-Muze: Vocals
Juan Barallobres: Electronic programming, wurlitzer, keyboards
Artur Ponsà: Drum set
Bill Laurance: Mellotron and acoustic piano4. Hold Oss
Written by Marthe Valle and Hussain Hajj
Produced by Jens Kristian Rimau, Anders Bjelland, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueMarthe Valle: Vocals and piano
Gamze Yilmazel: Acoustic and electric guitars
Hussain Hajj: Vocals, oud, buzuk
Jens Kristian Rimau: Piano, moog, percussion
Mattias Monsen: Cello
Jonas Hamre: Saxophone
Michael League: Turkish bendir and fretless electric baritone guitar5. Wororo
Written by Nic Legacy, Msafiri Zawose, Makadem, Tefo Mahola, and Fatime Songoro
Strings arranged by Juan Andrés Ospina
Arranged and produced by Nic Legacy, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueNic Legacy: Electric bass, electric guitar, synthesizer, percussion
Msafiri Zawose: Vocals
Tefo Mahola: Drum set
Makadem: Vocals and nyatiti
Fatime Songoro: Vocals and saxophone
Bill Laurance: Clavinet and mellotron
Michael League: Electric guitarCuarteto Kimuna is:
Andrea Amador: Cello
Ursula Amargós: Viola
Carlos Montfort: Violin I
Biel Graells: Violin II6. Ghetto Lullaby
Written by Adam Baldych and Szymon Laks
Arranged by Adam Baldych
Produced by Adam Baldych, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueAdam Baldych: Violin, keybass, electronics
Kari Sal: Vocals
Yotam Ishay: Piano
Simon Wyrsch: Clarinet
Bodek Janke: Percussion
Bill Laurance: Mellotron7. Moksha
Written by Vishnu R
Arranged by Vishnu R, Lukas Gasser, BIll Laurance, and Michael League
Strings arranged by Juan Andrés Ospina
Produced by Vishnu R, Lukas Gasser, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueVishnu R: Navtar and guitar
Varijashree Venugopal: Vocals and flute
Lukas Gasser: Drum set, tabla, darbuka
Bill Laurance: Fender rhodes and acoustic piano
Michael League: Electric bassCuarteto Kimuna is:
Andrea Amador: Cello
Ursula Amargós: Viola
Carlos Montfort: Violin I
Biel Graells: Violin II8. There Must Be A Better Way
Written by Poggy
Strings arranged by Juan Andrés Ospina
Arranged and produced by Mauritz Lotz, Bill Laurance and Michael LeaguePoggy: Vocals, guitar, flute
Jonathan Baptiste: Electric bass
Mauritz Lotz: Guitar, percussion, programming
Bill Laurance: Acoustic piano
Michael League: Bombo legüeroCuarteto Kimuna is:
Andrea Amador: Cello
Ursula Amargós: Viola
Carlos Montfort: Violin I
Biel Graells: Violin II9. Midday Prayer
Written and arranged by Sofia Labropoulou
Spoken word taken from Sin - Selected Poems of Forough Farrokhzad
Produced by Sofia Labropoulou, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueSofia Labropoulou: Kanun
Shabnam Parvaresh: Bass clarinet
Leonardo Sapere: Cello
Vassilis Ketentzoglou: Guitar
Mamak Khadem: Vocals10. I'm Next
Written by Giuliano Modarelli and DonBlu
Arranged by Giuliano Modarelli, Bill Laurance, and Michael League
Strings arranged by Juan Andrés Ospina
Produced by Giuliano Moderelli, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueGiuliano Modarelli: Guitars, percussion, programming
DonBlu: Vocals
Guardian Rayatt: Tabla
Bill Laurance: Minimoog bass, mellotron
Michael League: Bombo legüeroCuarteto Kimuna is:
Andrea Amador: Cello
Ursula Amargós: Viola
Carlos Montfort: Violin I
Biel Graells: Violin II11. Calles Vacías
Written by Joan Paredes, Fer Ruíz, and Ernest
Arranged by Joan Paredes, Fer Ruíz, and Ernest
Strings arranged by Juan Andrés Ospina and Joan Paredes
Produced by Joan Paredes, Fer Ruíz, Ernest, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueJoan Paredes: Vocals
Liz Kamala: Vocals
Fer Ruíz: Vocals and keyboards
Ernest: Vocals, guitar, drum set
Bill Laurance: Fender Rhodes and acoustic piano
Michael League: Electric bassKimuna Quartet is:
Andrea Amador: Cello
Ursula Amargós: Viola
Carlos Montfort: Violin I
Biel Graells: Violin II12. The Sight Of Mud & Concrete
Written and arranged by Yotam Ishay
Produced by Yotam Ishay, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueYotam Ishay: Piano
Harshitha Krishnan: Vocals
Kan Yanabe: Percussion
Youngchae Jeong: Bass13. De Lo Que Estamos Hechos
Written by Sebastián Pérez
Arranged by Sebastián Pérez, Bill Laurance, Michael League, and Marcelo Woloski
Produced by Sebastián Pérez, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueSilvia Aramayo: Vocals
Sebastián Pérez: Nylon-string guitar and vocals
Matías Nuñez: Electric bass
Ronan Skillen: Udu and kitchi gbo
Marcelo Woloski: Bombo legüero, ceramic darbuka, pandeiro cuadrado, floor brooms
Bill Laurance: Fender rhodes
Michael League: Fretless electric baritone guitar14. Un-Knowing
Written by Josh Doughty, Ali Asaad, and Simmy Singh
Arranged by Josh Doughty, Ali Asaad, Simmy Singh, Bill Laurance, and Michael League
Produced by Josh Doughty, Ali Asaad, Simmy Singh, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueJosh Doughty: Kora
Ali Asaad: Vocals
Simmy Singh: Violin and viola
Bill Laurance: Acoustic piano15. Lelo
Written by Syssi Mananga, iZAYA, and Ronan Skillen
Arranged by Syssi Mananga, iZAYA, Ronan Skillen, Bill Laurance, and Michael League
Strings arranged by Juan Andrés Ospina
Produced by iZAYA, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueSyssi Mananga: Vocals
iZAYA: Guitars and keyboards
Ronan Skillen: Udu, uhadi bow, gongs, shakers, drum kit
Bill Laurance: Minimoog bass, mellotron, kuwaiti tar, pandeiro cuadrado, caixa, tamborim, micro-snare, trash snare, hand claps, surdo, bomba legüero
Michael League: Turkish bendir, riq, clave, shakerCuarteto Kimuna is:
Andrea Amador: Cello
Ursula Amargós: Viola
Carlos Montfort: Violin I
Biel Graells: Violin II16. Walking Song
Written by Felix Higginbottom and Mira Siegel
Arranged and produced by Felix Higginbottom, Bill Laurance, and Michael LeagueFelix Higginbottom: Percussion, synth bass, guitar, piano
Mira Siegel: Vocals
Midori Jaeger: Cello and vocals
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Beyond Music Vol.3 Conflict
1. Min Eigen Veg
E gjekk min eigen veg
Der ingen hadde gange frå før
Kunna ikkji spørja om råd
Stigen hadde ingen førr me trøddI choose my own path
Where nobody had walked before
I couldn’t ask for advice
No one has stepped my path for meWewe iendeleze
Ndoto yako ibembeleze mwenyeweYou have to develop it
Work to make your dream come trueE drog langt heimafrå
Førr å søkji svar i nytt og fremmant land
E fann dei varmaste hjarta
Men òg dei murkaste sinn
Men blant alt det e møtte
Æ de dei varme hjarta som vinnI travelled far from home
To find answers in a foreign land
I found the warmest hearts
And the darkest minds
But among everyone I met
The warm hearts are the strongestKwanza nimesha fikiria
njia nzuri toka moyoni
ni safari ya maishani
Ndio nuru yako mwangani
Sasa nimeshaweka nia
Changamoto zote zitatulia
Mimi mwenyeweAlways follow your heart
That will make your path beautiful
In this journey of life
You can light your own way
Now I’m sure
All of my challenges can be overcome
I can do itE har sett naturens råskap
Høyrd løvinnas mjuke steg
E har elska heilt og inderle
Vakker æ den ukjende vegI have seen the ruthlessness of nature
Heard the soft steps of the lioness
I have loved with all my heart
There’s beauty in the unstepped path2. Chand Ke Phool
Ek Purani Kahani Sunaun
Is Dharti Ki Ek Raaz bataun
Hae To Purani Par Lagti Anokhi
Ye Chand Tha, Saath Thi Dharati
Gol Gol Na Koi ShorLet me tell you an ancient story
Let me reveal the secret of this earth
It's ancient but quite fascinating
This moon and the earth were connected
Spinning in peace without any disturbancePar Ho Gaye Hise Do Ke
Takaraya Jo Ek Pathar
Chot tha itna Gehera ke
Wapas Mila Na Apna ChaalBut it got divided into two
When the earth was hit by a stone
The hit was so hard
They couldn't get back to their spinEk Duje Ko Bhul Gaye
Chot Bangayi re Nasoor
Dur Dur Hue Aur DurThey forgot each other
The hit became an eternal wound
They moved away from each other
Further and furtherBite Arbon Saal
Abhi Bhi Hue Na Ek PranBillions of years have passed since then
But they couldn't become one planet or life againKhinchatani Jhagde Bade
Leheren Bantehein JuaarThey push and pull and their argument
Makes tides rise and fallEk Duje Pe He To Bharosa
Bhul Gaye Par Kya Tha Rishta
Karenge Yaad To Honge AbadThey see each other as separate
Forgetting their connection
If they remember they will prosperKhushiyon Ki Hogi Barsat
Khilenge Chand Ke Phul
Bahengi Nadiyon Ki Dhaar
Sabara badhegi Dharti ki
Samajh Badhegi Dharati kiHappiness will be showered
Moon Flowers will bloom
Moon rivers will flow
Earth patience will grow
Earth wisdom will flow3. Crossway
I know I lie when my ghost
Pretends to be an angel
I do not watch the clock
Nor do I trust anyone
I keep running from myself
As if time were eternalSo who are we
In the middle of the crossing ways?
Thinking what they see
What you see
What I feel
Tell me what is right and wrong
Show me faith in truth
Take my mind to white
Don't let me drown in blueLast night I said a prayer
Unto God
Give me the strength
To carry on
Yeah the world is filled with so much hurt
But still I wanna spread love yeah
Yeah never wanna curse
Always wanna bless everybody yeah
BlessI wonder why
Although I try
I still make some people cry
But deep down I don't wanna hurt
AnyoneSo who are we
In the middle of the crossing ways?
Thinking what they see
What you see
What I feel
Tell me what is right and wrong
Show me faith in truth
Take my mind to whiteGirl you know
How to live
Floating free
Making plans
Turn your head
See your destiny
DestinySo who are we
In the middle of the crossing ways?
Thinking what they see
What you see
What I feel
Tell me what is right and wrong
Show me faith in truth
Take my mind to white
Don't let me drown in blue4. Hold Oss
Se dem, hold dem, kjenn dem i dæ
Varm dem, føl dem, søk dem i dæSee them, hold them, feel them inside you
Warm them, feel them, seek them inside youHo så på mæ og sukka tyngre enn før
Nån må være mamma tel de ungan som dørShe looked at me and sighed heavily
Someone has to be the mother of the children who dieSlipp dem helt inn
Blikkan, navn
Spør dem og svar dem
Finn ordan i dæLet them inside you, their gaze and their name
Ask them all the questions
Find the words inside youHo så på mæ og hviska som vind i siv
Den e ikkje lik for alle, verdien av et livShe looked at me and whispered like wind in grass
The value of a life is not the same for us allHo så på mæ med øya som borra sæ fast
Den nåden vårres har visst ingen hastShe looked at me with eyes that pierced me;
Grace for us apparently has no rushSe oss, hold oss, kjenn oss i dæ
See us, hold us, feel us inside you
5. Wororo
Miti kasi haziishi na mikongo
Ndio maana unapenda ubuge na midokezo
Wajua sina hata uwezo
Ubuge mwingi na midokezoNothing is more important than the goal
That's why you obsess over trivial things
You know that I have no power
But you’ll try to trick meWororo that girl she wororo
That girl is whoa
Najitahidi sana
Lakini wapi
Kila nilifanyalo
Mataka yakoI have tried to take care of you
Everywhere
Everything I do
You don’t appreciate itYeye hupenda mambo leo
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Mimi sina na uwezo
Yeye hupenda mambo leo
Instagram maigizo
Ubuge mwingi mterezo
Mimi sina na uwezoShe loves things today
Tiktok and videos
Lots of luxury and convenience
I can’t provide
He loves things today
Instagram drama
Lots of luxury and convenience
I can’t provideShe wanna look look young
She want a beautiful bum
A sexy body girl
She want to be on TV
She want to be very rich
To have fun in life
A beach house
In life she drives in a big car
That girl wants what she wannaShe want a beautiful bum
A sexy body girl
She want to be on TV
She want to be very rich
To have fun in life
She wanna look look youngWororo she want nyororo
Kipato chakwangu Kidogo
Mipango mibovu ya bongo
Mitikasi polisi na zogoSmooth she wants it easy
My modest income
Bad thoughts
Getting me into trouble with the lawNyororo
Whoa
Wororo uwouwooo kipato kidogo
Wororo uwouwo mingi mikogoLow income
Many billsElmondom én azt hát mindenkinek is
Hogy mit akarsz
Mert mindent is akarsz
De semmit sem akarsz
Hogy még te sem tudod
Csinálni
Te semmit sem akarsz
Te semmit sem akarsz
De mindent is akarsz
De mindent is akarszI tell everyone
What you want
Because you want everything
But you don’t want anything
You don’t even know
What you want to do
You don't want anything
You don't want anything
But you want everything
But you want everythingNdacinga le ufuna le
Ndathathe le uqonda le
Ndaxela le uxoxa ngale
Qiqa qonda khetha nje ibenyeI thought you wanted this
I thought you understood this
I mentioned this and you are discussing that
Think straight and choose just oneShe wanna look look young
She want a beautiful bum
A sexy body girl
She want to be on TV
She want to be very rich
To have fun in life
A beach house
In life she drives in a big car
That girl wants what she wannaShe want a beautiful bum
A sexy body girl
She want to be on TV
She want to be very rich
To have fun in life
She wanna look look young6. Ghetto Lullaby
No lyrics, vocal interpretations.
7. Moksha
No lyrics, vocal interpretations.
8. There Must Be A Better Way
I must have spent so much time
Winding through these old dead end roads
Only one way you can turn
Once you've reached the end
And turned coldAnd there must be a better way
I can see how my thoughts
My words
My intentions reflect on the world
And now I know I can rewind
And rewrite the times that have passedAnd I can lay these thoughts of mine to rest
‘Cause there must be a better wayWouldn't you like to know it
If you knew that there was a better wayAmidst these patterns we pay out in our lives over and over
There are these windows of something like newness and wonderAnd there must be a better way
The sky is clear in these moments
Of stillness I find myself in
And I see beauty around me
As if for the first time againAnd when I have these moments of pure sight
Then I can see a better wayWouldn't you like to know it
If you knew that there was a better wayWouldn't you like to know it
If you knew that there was a better way9. Midday Prayer
گناه
من مرتکب گناهی سرشار از لذت شدم
در آغوش گرم و آتشین
من بین بازوها گناه کردم
که داغ و کینه توز و کنایه آمیز بودI have sinned a rapturous sin
In a warm inflamed embrace
Sinned in a pair of vindictive arms
Arms violent and ablazeدر آن خلوت تاریک و خاموش
چشمام پر از راز باز شد
دلم بی اختیار در سینه می لرزید
از آرزوهای چشمان پر از نیازIn that quiet vacant dark
I looked into his mystic eyes
Found such longing that my heart
Fluttered impatiently in my breastدر آن خلوت تاریک و خاموش
ناراحت ، کنارش نشستم
لبها هوس را روی لبهایم ریخت
از اندوه دل دیوانه امIn that quiet vacant dark
I sat beside him punch drunk
His lips released desire on mine
Grief unclenched my crazy heartبرایش داستان عاشقانه خواندم
من تورو میخوام عزیزم
من تو را می خواهم ، در آغوش روح
شما هستید
معشوق دیوانه منI poured in his ears lyrics of love
Oh my life, my lover it’s you I want
Life giving arms, it’s you I crave
Crazed lover, for you I thirstشهوت در چشمانش شعله ور شد
شراب قرمز در اندازه می رقصید
بدن من وسط یک تخت نرم است
مستانه روی سینه اش می لرزیدLust inflamed his eyes
Red wine trembled in the cup
My body, naked and drunk
Quivered softly on his breastمن مرتکب گناهی سرشار از لذت شدم
کنار جسدی لرزان و مست
خدایا میدونم چیکار کردم
در آن خلوت تاریک و خاموشI have sinned a rapturous sin
Beside a body quivering and spent
I do not know what I did oh God
In that quiet vacant dark10. I'm Next
Yo cut the cheque DonBlu on the set
They acting sad I put my name on respect
Can’t see me coming so they stay up relaxed
Fire everything now they know that I'm nextTryna break it down yo this shit is true to thee
All these rappers breaking head fina be Socrates
Real life reference a ting that gives me the energy
Puma eloxion I finesse with that inner geeY’all know people that know people you wack to me
Homage young cpt the rest is invalid living a fantasy
Listen to them lines I sense discrepancies
Likkle bois zihlu ucheese zombhata fleeceWe outchea kicking doors you’re hiding keys
We moving keys from month to month to pay the lease
No longer living life with sir dankie please
The gang knows I'm holding em down for em younginsTest a Blu then we straight up gunnin
Wase Nyanga East I can never be frontin
Roaches and rats taught me the skill of smart hunting
Self risen flower everything needs timingYo cut the cheque DonBlu on the set
They acting sad I put my name on respect
Can’t see me coming so they stay up relaxed
Fire everything now they know that I'm next11. Calles Vacías
Desperté sin nada que perder
Y junté mi piel
Fui sin saberI woke up with nothing to lose
And I put my skin together
I went without knowingUn día más salí a buscar
Una estación que me dejó
En su lugarOne more day I went out to look
A station that left me
InsteadY te vi allí sonreír
Quise hablar y no encontré valorAnd I saw you there smiling
I wanted to talk and I didn't find the courage¿Tanto pasó?
¿Dónde quedó?
Nuestro mirar
En un cajón
Deseando.
Nunca más
Déjame mostrarSo much happened?
Where was it?
Our look
In a drawer
Wishing
Never more
Let me showY no hay explicación
Solo quedó
El tiempo atrás
En un rincón
Guardado
Nunca más
Déjame mostrarAnd there is no explanation
Only remained
The time ago
In a corner
Saved
Never more
Let me show12. The Sight Of Mud & Concrete
No lyrics, vocal interpretations.
13. De Lo Que Estamos Hechos
Somos de estrellas, de tierra y de mar
We are of stars, of land and of sea
Vimos el bosque que el fuego quemó
Y el dolor empujando
La semilla a brotar
A brotarWe saw the forest that the fire burned
And the pain pushing
The seed to sprout
To sproutVimos el agua llevándose toda la fe
Y el reflejo copiando
Colores de aurora boreal
Somos un mundo brillante y fugazWe saw the water taking all the faith
And the reflection copying
Colours of aurora borealis
We are a bright and fleeting worldSomos de estrellas
De bosque
De fuego y de mar
Una esfera brillante y fugaz
Misterio del amor
Misterio del amorWe are made of stars
Of forest
Of fire and sea
A bright and fleeting sphere
Mystery of love
Mystery of love14. Un-Knowing
The horses were caught by enemies
I swear
The horses were not running in darkness of nights15. Lelo
Lo yo tango eye
Lelo yo tango eyeToday the time has come
Yaka nayo mpo’ lelo tango eye
Kasi lelo nakima te
Yaka nayo mpo’ lelo tango eye
Kasi lelo nazongisi ehCome if you dare ‘cause today the time has come
And I will not run away
Come if you dare ‘cause today the time has come
And today I will return blowReady to fight
16. Walking Song
Well the night is over now
So open your window
And feel the sun