Setting the tone with an immersive, meditative frequency and and astral melodic synth, expanding with an intricate harp performance, Oxiroma opens Ascetic Dream with a high emotional quotient, and needless to say we are in awe.
The opus evolves with dramatic intrigue and a nod to the timeless nature of conscious-folk with a poetic flute presence and an evocative strings arrangement. We are taken on a celestial journey by Oxiroma, bringing to life the transcendental nature of reality, whilst allowing us to connect with the universe. A minimalist repose invites us to take a breath before a cosmic final reprise and emotive finale, punctuated with a bell.
The concept of an Ascetic Dream refers to a dream or vision experienced by someone who practices asceticism, which is the practice of self-discipline and abstention from worldly pleasures. It can involve a vision of spiritual enlightenment, a revelation, or a profound experience related to one’s ascetic lifestyle. This is brought to life by Oxiroma‘s expansive and universal vision, and we deeply appreciate the intentional depth that the composer creates with.
We learn that Oxiroma is a pseudonym used by the visionary, multi-disciplinary creator who excels in various creative fields including composing, arranging, sound designing, and video editing. He has been involved in music since the age of twelve, and since 1998, the artist has been actively collaborating with different musicians in the studio, creating arrangements, producing recordings for numerous vocalists, organizing artist performances, and releasing compilation albums.
While some might categorize Oxiroma‘s work as “New Age” or “Neo-classic,” the creator himself sees his compositions as soundtracks for imaginary films, by exploring different scenarios, situations, and scenes in movies, his music evokes a wide range of emotions, open to individual interpretation.
We love what Oxiroma is manifesting with Ascetic Dream, and have added the captivating composition to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our new TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to explore his wider discography, including Alone with the Pianist, and anticipate future releases from the cerebral, conscious composer.