Dimension 5 by Marynka

Dimension 5 was recorded during the pandemic peak in December 2021 in Amsterdam. The owner of the studio was just recovering from Covid, the streets were deserted, and the limbo of uncertainty was swelling.
Anticipation of an alternative, more constructive view on quickly changing reality was hanging in the air. Marynka, as an extra-sensitive artist, became fascinated by the idea of the Fifth Dimension, both as a scientifically described phenomenon and as a metaphor. GRAVITY, one of the most mysterious powers of nature, is the driving force behind all phenomena. We can witness gravity working but we can’t explain it. Just like when we feel LOVE, it’s there, but it’s impossible to control it. Gravity and Love become one and create such a strong force field, that no matter what happens it will feed us with the healing energy of the SOURCE. This very source is where Marynka’s music comes from. The music on Marynka’s new album Dimension 5 serves as a center of attraction, where emotional and rational worlds embrace and become one.

Her musical treatments work similar to her first album Red Moon. The music often remains modal and elaborates on the reflective moods, which take the listener on a dreamy but a focused journey through the world of emotions. But “Dimension 5” has a bit more epic quality to it. Marynka leads the listener to the point of no return, to unavoidable change. Marynka’s play is exquisite, full of nuances. Fractal ornamentations adorn the melodies. Every single note has a meaning. It expresses existential struggle of the XXI Century Homo Sapiens with feelings and intuitions, which cannot be expressed verbally. Self-love, and love for the world, which seems to be still less welcoming, search for inner strength and simplicity – it’s all here on this album.

The album begins with the title track “Dimension 5”, presenting the view on minimalistic fractals of the next dimension. Anticipation of the seductive world of beauty is the main theme of At the Gates of Love, and it is inspired by Indian rasa of desire Shringar. “Moth to a Flame” expresses unconditional divine love of a dancing sufi. Farewell to this World and The Last Letter are deeply emotional compositions, elaborating on the pain of saying goodbye to the world as we new it. The Morning Mist, Event Horizon and Yellow Rubber Boots explore subtle experiences of touching on nature. Dancing With Shadow is a dance of love between darker and lighter sides of human soul. As a grand finale, Brand New W(orld) puts a question mark on our future with a monumental piece in pentatonic scale with rave-like intonations.

Dimension 5 is a multi-layered homogenous album of deceptively relaxing and soothing piano music with a potential of on-repeat listening. In the same line as the music of Debussy, Satie, Pärt or Keith Jarret, Marynka’s music explores the texture of sound, intonation and silence. Her new album offers an invitation to stay centered in this decomposing world, to make sense out of lack of rationality, truth or emotional stability, to be able to get on with it. This is music for the future.

Marynka is a composer and piano player and is based in Amsterdam. She started to work in Dream Pop genre and released two albums. After that she dedicated herself to solo piano music. Marynka is inspired by Alexander Scriabin and his musical mysticism. Marynka's own music is unique but can be reminiscent of Satie, Debussy, and also George Gurdjieff.There are two solo piano albums available here.

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