Greetings dearest gentle readers and music lovers. Let’s welcome VG mates. The artist released a 6 song album on 24th January called “in black and white.” “In Black and White,” is a raw and dramatic reflection of life during the three years of conflict in Ukraine. This album, which consists of six emotionally intense tunes, illustrates the stark contrasts of a world where there are only victims and aggressors and no grey zones. Let’s talk more about it
The first song is called “black And white world.” The title of the song set the tone for the record, examining the loss of subtlety in a war-torn world. The instrumentation is very compelling and so is the vocal performance
Next up is the song “Pet the Cat”. This song is a scathing satirical article that calls out people who ignore the horrors and concentrate on insignificant comforts. Apathy isn’t something we should not practice especially in hard times and we thank the artist for sharing the message
Up next is “irrelevant.” This song is A somber contemplation of the irrevocable changes brought about by war and the impossibility of going back to how things were. It’s hard to heal after a devastating war and this song paints this picture very well
“Darkness” is up next. This song has a beautiful intro and is an instrumental symphonic work that explores the immense emptiness of hopelessness and uncertainty. Every layer of the song shows listeners what the song is talking about
Up next is the song “Time is no more”. This is a poetic lament about the transitory nature of time and the regrets of not cherishing it when it was most important. The instrumentation is very compelling and captivating
The last song on the album is “We Remain”. This is an optimistic anthem about the legacy of ideas, art, and love that endures despite the chaos. This song is proof of the resiliency of the human spirit and ends the album on a hopeful note
“In Black and White” combines lyrical profundity, scathing commentary, and eerie orchestral beauty in a unique way. Every track expresses the feelings, suffering, and fortitude of a world ripped apart, yet clinging to hope. I’m in awe of this artist and I look forward to hearing more of their music
Stream the “Черным по белому || In Black and White” album on Spotify or SoundCloud
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