John Fryer’s Something Romantical delivers an immersive sonic voyage with The Symphony of Winter Solstice—a soundtrack that not only accompanies but also elevates Lance Page’s cinematic narrative in The Winter Solstice Eruption. From the first atmospheric chords, the composition unfurls a powerful, psychedelic soundscape alongside delicate, haunting vocal textures by Lady Trace Fryer that immediately transport the listener into a realm where nature’s stillness and ferocity dance in perfect balance.
Lance Page’s film, The Winter Solstice Eruption, is a captivating tour de force that fuses science and art to capture Kilauea’s volcanic 2020 activity, accentuating the intensity of nature’s explosive and unforgiving beauty. After the historic 2018 eruption and summit collapse, Kilauea Volcano remained quiet for over two years. On the night of December 20, 2020, Pele returned home to the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater. The film immerses viewers in the hidden drama of the volcano’s activity by presenting meticulously captured sequences that celebrate nature’s raw power.
The production of the soundtrack is both meticulous and daring. The layered soundscapes mimic the slow, merciless buildup of a natural phenomenon, while Lady Trace Fryer’s evocative vocal performance is thoughtfully interwoven to add emotional depth and lyrical grace. The Symphony of Winter Solstice not only enhances the viewing experience of The Winter Solstice Eruption but also shines as a standalone work of art that resonates long after the final note fades.
The Symphony of Winter Solstice by Something Romantical is now available for purchase on Bandcamp. Lord John and Lady Trace Fryer have joined creative forces not only in Something Romantical but also in TAJ ART INC, an intimate complex housing an art and music studio, gallery, and tea garden (Rams Horn Secret Tea Garden). Founded in 2016 by Trace, TAJ ART INC is a Social Enterprise B-Corp that donates to animal charities worldwide. For more information, please visit TAJ ART INC.
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