SANJAY‘s debut studio album, ‘Ancestral Visions‘ introduces listeners to the artist’s music universe. SANJAY’s art uniquely combines luscious electro pop, tribal drums, stunning vocals into a sound that can only be described as a ritual experience. SANJAY’s ‘Ancestral Visions‘ is not merely an album; it’s an invitation to embark on a transformative passage. Inspired by a silent meditation retreat in Peru in 2019, The LP speaks clearly yet softly about modern relationships ancient transcending ceremonies and the transformation that comes with them.
Across nine tracks, SANJAY, a multi-instrumentalist, unites seamlessly electro pop, indigenous sounds and vocals from the Amazon’s rainforest, Latin guitar with profound lyrics that speak to everyone’s hearts and minds embodying his belief that Music is Medicine.
‘Transmissions‘ initiates us into the album with distinct ethnic drum patterns. The guitar paves the way, while subtle electro notes in the background connect us to our modern present. After that, ‘Dive2‘ sounds as a preparatory ritual. The vocals set the stage for the upcoming spiritual journey, while the repetitive music echoes like a mantra, aligning us with the intended frequency. ‘Bittersweet Memories‘ is a break from the wilderness, traveling us back to the urban landscape of love and despair of an upcoming painful breakup. ‘Dark Force Angel’s uplifting and inspirational lyrics are combined with powerful electro beats while ‘Fireplace Interlude‘ brings a Native American essence with its drums and vocals, transforming the energy of the entire album. Now is the time for the artist to address his inner child as ‘Desert Child‘ unfolds smoothly and tenderly. ‘New Roads‘ blends electro elements with beautiful guitar melodies and magnificent female singing, sending a message to inspire each one of us on our unique journeys. ‘The Awakening‘ uses its jungle beat rhythm to ground us as the gospel choruses and higher electro frequencies launch our consciousness to celestial spheres of existence. Following this transformative experience, SANJAY invites us to his “brave new world” that lies ahead. ‘Waiting for the Sun‘ is the most cheerful track of the album extending a hand to the listener as an open invitation to a pilgrimage to new fields of existence.
SANJAY’s music weaves an eclectic tapestry of heterogeneous sounds in order to form a vivid and colorful map to the artist’s mind. ‘Ancestral Visions‘ guides us through the deep dark maze of our everyday life and ignites our soul to fly to otherworldly realms.
Manos Kallimikrakis