Cataracts by Nujumi

Cataracts: As Above - So Below pairs two compositions, Jabal and Cataracts, each a sonic meditation on landscapes shaped by water — from ancient mountains and roaring rivers to the internal landscapes shaped by tears and emotion. Though distinct in form, the pieces resonate together, exploring how water, in all its transformative power, sculpts both the earth and the self.

In Jabal, the mountain stands as an enduring monument, shaped over centuries by the relentless forces of wind and rain, echoing the fluid, shifting interplay of solidity and softness. Meanwhile, Cataracts delves into the tumult of rushing waters, where rivers forge pathways, erode barriers, and create ecosystems through sheer, churning force. Together, these tracks reflect on water’s role as both a creator and disruptor, drawing parallels between physical landscapes and our inner emotional terrain, each carved by the inevitable flow of tears, time, and transformation.

Nujumi Sound is the platform through which composer and producer Daniel Merrill, releases locational /psychogeographic works.

Different locations are realised through different musical identities:

Nujumi = Egypt

Latter Roanoke = US / North Carolina

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