Kardashev - Truth to Form (Full Band Playthrough)

Order here: http://www.metalblade.com/kardashev “Truth to Form” from Kardashev’s record, "Alunea," releasing on Metal Blade Records April 26, 2025. Not album audio, recorded at home and mixed by Nico Mirolla. Singer Mark Garrett had this to say, “We've been weaving a sci-fi narrative since our EP Progression, but not every release is part of that overarching story. The releases that do belong to this continuing mythos include Progression, Excipio, The Almanac, and now Alunea. We refer to these as part of The Kardashev Mythos. "Alunea" is a direct sequel to "The Almanac," picking up right where the song "Beyond Sun and Moon" leaves off. This album is particularly exciting because, while the earlier entries in The Kardashev Mythos explored broad, conceptual themes, the storytelling has become more detailed and focused. In "Alunea," the main character from "The Almanac" encounters a being created in Continuum from Excipio, leading to a deep philosophical exploration of responsibility and duty. Are we bound to the roles we are born into? Is it ethical to bring new life into a world filled with suffering? Rather than providing definitive answers, the album delves into these questions, offering a thoughtful and immersive journey.” —-- Music written and performed by Kardashev Music Mixed and Mastered by Zack Ohren Video edited by Nico Mirolla —-- Lyrics: There! Through the closed-eye sky Which I tore! Crystalline filigree - Architecture of grief! Sun-zealous sky! Sidling earth! 12389 - Place of my birth! It wasn’t enough. Knowledge was my prey. I pulled apart the curve of the earth! Turned North to South! Endless horizons had called me away! My footsteps, rippling out, bending the light of stars, Lead me to the depths of seas And peering out from the leaves. My hands of dirt cut by the stone, My voice lost to the wind. There the center of everything Where cardinals are born. Yet I speak with you, Atlas. O, that I could hold The gift that you bear! Soon the more I knew the more my mind was lost! My torment… my greed… Empty is everything without love as its seed! Algorithm in your mind! Blessing of purpose! Atlas, you were made To be their eyes and see. Every word you speak Is proof of this to me. Son of the soil! The land! Build New-Earth with your hands So they can live on And I can make amends. ∴ You say wisdom was born into your mind ∴ ∴ And that for all you learned ∴ ∴ Knowledge could not keep your heart warm. ∴ ∴ But from you I’ve learned ∴ ∴ That beauty is the shadow of regret ∴ ∴ And if I become more of me ∴ ∴ Then on their shoulders pain and fear are set. ∴ I am only one voice. One truth. There is a truth in your being, Atlas! ∴ You were a pilgrim ∴ A Pilgrim, I am! ∴ You would not be lost if there was no path ∴ There must be a path! ∴ Nothing could be found if nothing was had ∴ Atlas! Atlas! Evoe undare ve:anaa…Ie paiuna dej teuinoe. —-- Become an Enlisted Traveler https://kardashevband.com/enlisted-traveler-program Join our Discord for free and connect with other fans https://discord.gg/Kardashevband ----------------------------------------­------- Social Media ----------------------------------------­------- Website: http://www.kardashevband.com Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/kardashevband ----------------------------------------­------- Listen to Kardashev ----------------------------------------­------- KARDA-CAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/6T7wnafcLE5xBmXJRDYpud Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5UYpPowESfmqU3fD6fJFox Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kardashev/585089825 Bandcamp: http://www.kardashev.bandcamp.com Video Tags: