MRAK - The Pledge [Afterlife]

Format: 12" color vinyl in printed sleeve.
CAT: AL094

MRAK unveils a six-track collection of new material.

"This is a snapshot of my reality. It's a composition, a challenge I took on without knowing the outcome or its price - the amount of logical mazes I had to overcome and am still overcoming. The highest honor and most humbling experience is the possibility of feeling a spark of emotion, offering pieces of the music and reality I have developed as an artist over the years. My soul and commitment to melody are unwavering, as is the promise to deliver and be loyal to this abstract entity called music, which gently accompanies us in our lives."
—MRAK

As one of the founders of Afterlife, MRAK is now transforming the Afterlife paradigm.

He introduces a precise and elegant, yet distinctive, musical equation. On The Pledge, he presents six compositions, all tied to the essence of Afterlife. The World, featuring vocalist braev, showcases a somber piano and urgent strings accompanying energetic synth layers.

The Process arises from a hypnotic bassline supporting a solid melody, increasing in intensity as the track develops. On Their Law, MRAK teams up with David Lindmer to craft an undulating track with captivating melodies and harmonies. With Portal, the realm of consciousness beckons, with a female voice resonating intermittently, complementing the dark bassline and shimmering synths. The penultimate track, The Flame, features braev and Canadian vocalist Wasiu in an emotionally charged three-way collaboration. It utilizes heartfelt vocalization alongside a spoken-word segment, balancing emotion and high energy. Finally, MRAK collaborates with Omnya on the remix of Never Ends. The main melody provides an uplifting vibe, juxtaposed with the darker elements of this journey into the EP's close.