Ukrainian Field Notes XXXVI

Bumper episode after the Summer break. Unfortunately, there was no respite in Ukraine with at least 184 civilians killed and 856 injured in August alone, making it the month with the second highest number of civilian casualties in 2024, after

BJM Mario Bajardi ~ VORTEX

Long time readers may remember composer BJM Mario Bajardi from Glass Orchestra, in particular “The Sound of Wine.”  A decade ago, we predicted a cinematic career, and we were right ~ he’s also gone on to work in theatre and installation.  VORTEX began as one

Vortex ~ Kali Yuga / Taphephobia ~ Escape from the Mundane Self / The Floating World ~ The Wood Beyond the World

Here, agony has been achieved.  Chains rattle, a dark drone rises, a ritual chant begins.  Kali yuga … kali yuga.  It’s October, and Cyclic Law has the soundtrack.  Having recently celebrated their 10th anniversary, the label continues to rule the