This music originates from the other side of the submission step. When I say ´submission step´ I mean that goals that aren´t supposed to end as disappointments can only be achieved through submission. The Jesus picture hasn´t been chosen for decorative purposes only. Atheists are incapable to accept a merciful God, as clerics are incapable to do so, both know no mercy. They are also not knowledgeable of the softness and silence of Vilayat Khan´s Barhat Anga Style – they also can´t dance. Darwinists. Atheists. Who, do you think, used more brain capacity, Darwin or St. Francis of Assisi? The church, on the other hand, means money, power, self-promo – the usual. So much for science and religion.
The peculiarity of the sus-accord, the characteristics of poetry: suspended in ambiguity one may hit the intuitive nerve.
With FUTURE SONG a specific intuitive tradition is being carried forward into the future. Not effort is being rewarded for a change, but intuition, sensitivity and any other virtue that doesn´t lead to annoying discussions. And even though this music may contain a contemplative trance, spiritual terms have been avoided for reasons of respect for the spiritual state.
Thomas Kagermann has composed and recorded a piece of music on each day of the year. Some of these tracks can be found on FUTURE SONG. They represent the specific vibration of a particular day of that year. More of his music can be found on his CD ALPHA OMEGA.
The choice of music on FUTURE SONG evolved from an energetic balance, plus the need for inwardness (in respect to how things are going in the world today). As far as the track sequencing on the album is concerned no other criteria were taken into account. With my own pieces I have tried to open spaces – specific, not general ones – that pay respect to Thomas´ somewhat more extroverted music. An Orient/Occident idea is also conceivable. Or a tradition and future one. To me it is important to traverse duality and make bridges, to make ONE player out of two – a greater one.
Al Gromer Khan, February 2010