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The Year of the Gods: A Creative Journey

For the past year, my artistic focus has revolved around gods — primarily Greek deities, though I also ventured into the realms of other civilisations. This journey allowed me to explore timeless myths, reinterpreting them through a contemporary lens. Recently, I’ve decided to pause this series and shift my attention to new subjects. But before closing this chapter, I took stock of my work, leading to an exciting development: a calendar that brings these divine beings into your hands and homes.

The Year of the Gods - Title

Make Next Year Your “Year of the Gods”

The calendar features striking depictions of lesser-known gods from Greek mythology, reimagined as if they walked among us today. From the radiant god of the sun to the enigmatic goddess of the night, these images invite you to reconsider ancient deities in a modern context. You’ll encounter the gods of the four cardinal winds, imagine the role of the god of wealth in our world, and reflect on what the goddess of discord might stir up today.

Ever wondered about the primordial forces of the universe or the essence of mockery and criticism? These figures leap from myth into vivid, printed form, ready to guide you through the year. Whether as a source of inspiration or a conversation starter, the calendar offers a fresh way to engage with mythology and art.

Chaos
Boreas
Plutus
Hecate

Musical Horizons: A Compilation That Breaks the Rules

In the realm of music, I’ve recently mastered a compilation album titled Justification of Major. This project began as an experiment in a musical community known for pushing boundaries. The premise? Challenge the “non grata” status of the major triad in experimental and ambient music. Musicians were tasked with creating slow-tempo pieces, infused with a major tonal bias, while staying true to the community’s exploratory spirit.

The result is an album that raises more questions than answers. Does the major key’s inherent optimism create a sense of healing and hope, or does it risk losing depth and complexity? Can slow tempos and major chords evoke serenity without becoming overly functional or simplistic?

This compilation invites listeners to meditate on these questions while enjoying an immersive soundscape. Each track offers surprises and new layers, ensuring the experience evolves with every listen.

Justification of Major - Cover
ArrhythNia: Experimental Music and Noise - Compilation 5 - Cover

mockART: New Tracks and Upcoming Releases

Exciting things are also happening with mockART, my experimental music project. We’ve released the latest chapter in our La Bête Noire series. This time, the titular beast roams the city in search of food, culminating in a feast. The release includes two compelling remixes: the title track by Baco_Giovanni Cristino, a longtime collaborator, and another by Senglar, whose reinterpretation adds a fresh dynamic.

You can stream the tracks on your favourite platforms or watch the accompanying video for La Bête Noire cherche de la nourriture.

Additionally, our track The Wind is Still Whispering has been included in the massive download compilation with 100! Tracks of Experimental Music. It’s a treasure trove for anyone eager to dive deep into the world of experimental sound.

As for our live performance recordings? Mixing and mastering are underway. We aim to release a live album next year, offering a chance to experience mockART in its raw, unfiltered form.

Reflections and New Directions

This year has been a whirlwind of creativity, from immortalising gods to collaborating with musicians across genres. As I shift focus, I’m reminded that art, like life, is about evolution—balancing the old and the new, the familiar and the experimental.

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32 responses to “The Year of the Gods: A Creative Journey”

  1. Brilliant, Rabirius! The video was cool 😉 thankfully I’m not a vegetarian! You’ve given us a roundup of the year and still there are weeks to go before 2024 closes! If you are taking a break, then I send good wishes for a successful 2025! 👏👏👏

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    • Thank you for your wishes, Ashley. I hope you will have a great 2025 as well!
      Actually I was not planing so long a break – I just wanted to post about the calendar in time for people who order it to get it before the new year starts. But as it happened, there were so many things going on that I took a break till today. 🙂

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  2. Wonderful Rabirius… I am working my way through your album tracks… I am loving THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES… track…. Really good…. Do you mind if I share your link page to a Blogging friend Charlie, who is doing a Podcast on YouTube with various new artists as they listen to tracks…
    It is his kind of music for sure.. 🙂 …
    Thank you… Sending love and Enjoy your weekend Rabirius .. xx ❤ xx

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    • Thank you, I’m glad you like the video and the calendar.
      And thanks for buying the sticker. I remember that someone bought it, but didn’t know who. As I usually sell pictures, it was the one and only sticker I sold. 🙂

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  12. Rabirius, your calendar art and the video. oh…my goodness. This is my kind of music/visual art.

    I am on your bandcamp page, and I am going to listen to the album: Men Who Lost Their Heads. Once I am done listening, I think I will review your album with my friends on YouTube. Don’t worry, I will provide a link to your page, and I’ll talk about your artwork as well.

    I am glad Sue introduce me to your work. We definitely have a lot in common, musically & art wise as well.

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  14. Wow, was für ein beeindruckendes Projekt! Dein Kalender klingt absolut faszinierend und die Idee, weniger bekannte Götter der griechischen Mythologie in einem modernen Kontext darzustellen, ist einfach genial. Die Vorstellung, dass diese alten Deitäten unter uns leben könnten, regt wirklich zum Nachdenken an und bringt frischen Wind in die klassische Mythologie. Die Vielfalt der dargestellten Götter – vom strahlenden Sonnengott bis zur geheimnisvollen Nachtgöttin – verspricht eine spannende Reise durch das Jahr. Ich kann mir gut vorstellen, wie inspirierend es ist, jeden Monat mit einer neuen Perspektive auf diese mythologischen Figuren konfrontiert zu werden. Deine kreative Herangehensweise an Kunst und Mythologie ist bewundernswert! Ich bin sicher, dass dieser Kalender nicht nur ein schöner Blickfang ist, sondern auch viele interessante Gespräche anregen wird. Herzlichen Glückwunsch zu diesem tollen Werk!

    Ein schönes neues Jahr wünscht….Rosie

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    • Vielen Dank, Rosie.
      Ich hatte mich in der Tat viel mit den griechischen Göttern beschäftigt und auch einige der antiken Werke gelesen. Ich finde das immer wieder faszinierend, weil viele Themen und Techniken, die heute noch für Geschichten verwendet wurden, kann man in der Antike schon finden.

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