OMUT by Ethnica Music Project + MOX
The idea of this project traces back to 2003, sparked by a spontaneous joint performance that revealed unexpected synergy. Recording began later that year. NetLenka brought conceptual visions for the texts; MOX had compositions that seemed to yearn for a voice. The result is a mesmerizing entity - part song, part spell - brought to life with the subtle brilliance of Nick Artamonov, whose mixing and co-production shaped its final form. It stands among his last works.
NetLenka’s lyrics conjure tales of mermaids - figures steeped in ancient Russian lore. According to legend, all female stillborns, unbaptized souls, and drowned girls become mermaids: eternally young, heartbreakingly beautiful. When nature blooms, they emerge along riverbanks, seeking refuge beneath the crown of an oak, where they sit and spin yarn, whispering stories to the wind.
Notably, this album marks one of the earliest instances where Salnikov contributed on bass.
Tracklist
| 1. | Omut (Whirlpool) | 7:13 |
| 2. | Thus The Raven Have Told... | 5:31 |
| 3. | Weeping Bride | 9:45 |
| 4. | Frozen River | 7:19 |
| 5. | The Abysm | 6:01 |
| 6. | Blue | 4:04 |
| 7. | I Was Not Sleeping, Was Not Slumbering | 6:02 |
| 8. | Lullaby | 6:34 |
Credits
NetLenka, Ethnica Music Project - music,vocal, lyrics;
Mikhail Salnikov, MOX - music, programming, bass, production;
Nick Artamonov - mix, mastering, production.
