Young Marco – Bahasa [Island of the Gods Recordings]

Morning Mari*’s album of the week is Young Marco‘s ‘Bahasa‘ out on Island of the Gods released on the 12th of July, 2019.

In 2014 Young Marco travelled to the islands of Indonesia, visiting
several islands within the archipelago including Bali. The voyage was on invitation by Island of the Gods Records; allowing Marco to immerse himself in the Indigenous culture that still exists in Indonesia.

For Marco it was also a look back to his Indonesian roots, with his late grandfather born and raised in Indonesia. The brief was to capture the spirit, ambience and atmosphere of the islands as part of the labels ‘Island Explorer’ album series.

The project embodies the ‘east meets west’ approach the label has become known for in regards to cultures colliding. A respectful collaboration between local musicians who have played to their gods, unchanged in thousands of years alongside Marco’s contemporary expression. They are connected only through the universal language of sound and a mutual willingness to collaborate and experiment.

Almost 5 years after the trip the project is now available in the form of an LP and digital download.

Tracklist:

1. Kalapa Garden
2. All These Seas Ft. Aardvarck
3. Moving Ornaments
4. Looking Back
5. Temple On A Road
6. Time Before Time
7. Sacred Space
8. The Beginning And End

Credits:

All tracks written and produced by Marco Sterk, except A2 written by Mike Kivits & Marco Sterk.
Mastered by Pauler Acoustics for Island of the Gods Recordings.