Award Winners Vol.3

We are happy to unveil the 2nd winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “Calles Vacías”, a collaboration between artists from Argentina, Brazil and Spain.

“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. 

Many congratulations! For their work, each artist receives 1,000 US dollars in prize money.

It’s our great pleasure to announce the 3rd winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “Min eigen veg (My Own Path)'' by a group of collaborators from Canada, Tanzania and Norway.

"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.

Hearty congratulations to the group! Each of the collaborating artists receives 1,000 US dollars in prize money.

It’s with great joy that we present the 4th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “The Sight of Mud & Concrete”, a composition developed by artists from Israel/Lithuania, Japan, Korea and India/Nigeria. 

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. 

We congratulate warmly! Each team member receives 1,000 US dollars in prize money for their collaborative work.

We are pleased to announce the 5th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “There Must Be A Better Way”, a collaboration between artists from the United Kingdom, the United States and South Africa.

“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.

Congratulations to the winning artists! The prize money is 1,000 US dollars for each collaborating artist.

We are delighted to reveal the 6th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “Midday Prayer”, a collaboration between artists from Greece, Iran and Argentina/Italy. 

“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.

We are happily congratulating! Each of the artists receives 1,000 US dollars in prize money for their joint composition.

We are happy to announce the 7th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “Lelo”, a collaboration between artists from Congo/Belgium, Uganda/Kenya and Ireland/South Africa. 

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.

We warmly congratulate the winners! There’s a prize money of 1,000 US dollars for each of the involved artists.

It’s with great happiness that we announce the 8th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “Crossway”, a song by three collaborators from Argentina and Nigeria.

“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.

We are cheering you! For their joint work, each of the collaborators receives 1,000 US dollars in prize money.

We are beyond excited to reveal the 9th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “Ghetto Lullaby”, a collaboration between artists from Poland, Israel/Lithuania, Russia/Switzerland, Kazakhstan and Germany.

“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.

Finest congratulations! For each of the involved artists, there’s a prize money of 1,000 US dollars.

It’s with great joy that we present the 10th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “De Lo Que Estamos Hechos”, a collaboration between artists from Argentina, South Africa and Brazil.

“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.

We congratulate the winning artists! Each of them receives a prize money of 1,000 US dollars.

It’s our great pleasure to announce the 11th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “Wororo”, a collaborative piece by artists from Tanzania, South Africa, Canada, Kenya and Hungary. 

“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.

We wish our most heartfelt congratulations! The prize money is 1,000 US dollars for each collaborating artist.

We are very happy to announce the 12th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “Walking Song”, a collaboration between artists from the United Kingdom, Japan and Denmark.

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. 

Our cheerful congratulations to the winning artists! Each of them receives a prize money of 1,000 US dollars for their collaborative work.

With great excitement we announce the 13th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “Moksha”, a collaboration between artists from India and Switzerland. 

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.

Our most heartfelt congratulations! For their collaborative work, each of the artists receives 1,000 US dollars in prize money.

It’s with great joy that we unveil the 14th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “I’m Next”, a collaboration between artists from Italy, India and South Africa.

“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. 

Many congratulations to the winning artists! Each of them receives 1,000 US dollars in prize money.

We are majorly happy to present the 15th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “Un-Knowing”, a collaboration between artists from Syria and the United Kingdom.

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.

We warmly congratulate the winning artists! Each of them receives a prize money of 1,000 US dollars for their collaborative work.

It’s our great delight to reveal the 16th winner of the Beyond Music Project Vol.3: “Chand Ke Phool”, a collaborative composition between artists from India/Switzerland, Spain/Chile, Canada and the Czech Republic.

“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. 

Our warmest congratulations! Each of the winning artists receives 1,000 US dollars in prize money for their joint work.

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. 

We sincerely congratulate the artists on this special award. Each of them receives 1,000 US dollars in prize money for their joint composition.