Eternal Sun by Cymbalic Encounters

Promo video: https://youtu.be/2D7jLWfU1UE

Eternal Sun
From visionary composer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Murdock comes Eternal Sun, the spiritual sister album to Zatar. Where Zatar explored Middle Eastern textures. Eternal Sun journeys deep into the heart of West Africa—melding ancient Bambara lyrics and the shimmering tones of the kora, a traditional African harp, with Cymbalic Encounters’ signature jazz-rock/pop fusion.

This is more than music—it’s a passage through ancient wisdom, a soundscape that bridges continents and centuries. Every note, every rhythm, every atmosphere is performed and shaped by Mark Murdock, carrying listeners on a timeless voyage of discovery.

Eternal Sun marks a bold new direction for Cymbalic Encounters, expanding their progressive foundation into the realm of world music fusion. Inspired by the rhythms and spirit of Mali, the album weaves together rock, pop, and jazz-inflected textures with poetic African lyrics and the shimmering tones of the Kora harp — the traditional West African string instrument symbolizing connection between earth and sky.

Mark Murdock (drums, synths, vocals) leads the journey with his signature rhythmic storytelling, joined by Charles Lambiase on fluid fretless bass and Joe Berger, whose expressive guitar work adds both fire and atmosphere. Berger also handled mixing and mastering, giving the project its rich, luminous soundscape.

From desert sunrise grooves to reflective ambient passages, Eternal Sun celebrates unity through sound — where continents and genres meet under one glowing horizon.

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