Zeitgeist by Kris De Ruysscher

As humans, we often forget the importance of communication and our connections with each other. However, when we turn to the vastness of space, we realize how small we truly are and how crucial it is for us to communicate in order to survive as a species. Our failing connections become more apparent, and we feel the need to bridge the gap between ourselves and others.

In the same way, the concept of Zeitgeist permeates this musical creation. It influences its artistic expression and allows me to weave different styles and influences together to create something entirely original. This approach is evident in Primeval Atom, where the orchestration captures the essence of the Zeitgeist of its respective time period. It is based on my fellow countryman Georges Lemaître's discovery of the Big Bang (Georges Lemaître's primeval atom theory posits that the universe began from a single, extremely dense, and hot point, which he referred to as the "primeval atom." This singularity underwent a rapid expansion, leading to the formation of space, time, and matter—a concept that laid the groundwork for the modern Big Bang theory. Lemaître's groundbreaking ideas fused concepts from both cosmology and relativity, reshaping our understanding of the universe's origins.).

Ultimately, as we look to the stars and ponder the mysteries of the universe, exemplified by Exoplanetarium and Perseids, we come to realize the importance of our connections with each other and the need for communication. In this way, both music and space serve as reminders of our place in the world and the ongoing ticking of the clock- much like in Zeitgeist.

Tracklist

1.	Primeval Atom	2:26

2.	Exoplanetarium	3:14

3.	Perseids	8:16

Credits

released September 15, 2024

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