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Within the sprawling musical epic of “Wake up,” a world of New Past bursts open.

First, the disarmingly gentle calls to rise — and then a sudden torrent of intricately woven melodies, pulsating rhythmic layers, and hypnotic chants. All appears united, bent towards a single vision of destiny. But underneath remains a doubtful question, incessant and unsettling in its ask…

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Wake up, sunshine, clear mind
new day, sunlight, birds sing, magic
feeling, refreshed, ready, to win...

So what is the point of a feeling that no one knows
nothing to speak of, why worry or hold it close
we understand the full nature of what’s at stake
we’ll teach you how to negotiate for your own sake.
You know this world is ours but it’s yours to keep.
we’ll wrap it up in a deafening silence that screams.
so let us just guide you, this unguarded space
make it a void you can fill up with numbness through our grace
So just smile and you can make it,
this could be love and you’ll never be hated

What is the point of a presence that no one sees?
no hearts to speak of, protect what we say needs to be
you will forget the full nature of what’s at stake
Just repeat this here reality, and our powers will awaken
Everything you think is yours, everyone you think is yours.
we’ll serve them up like pawns for our wars.
But you’ll never die. You can do anything without a strife.
You‘ve played your part, become, divine, a god, complex just like us

God, complex just like us
God, complex just like us
God, complex just like us

[I can do anything in this life, I can be anything in this life]

What is your story if only used as comparison?
What is your progress if only measured through others' wealth?
Who does your body belong to, If only existing through resistance?
What is your pain if only, measured by others’ perceived conquest?
What is your safety if only measured by others’ unease?
What is your preference, if it depends on violent fear?
What is your love if your lineage has left you numb?
What do you owe your identity to?

credits

from New Past / New Future, released January 27, 2023
Composed by: Natalie Greffel, Eden Girma, Morgan Guerin
Chris Williams, Trumpet
Eden Girma, Voc, Piano
Kalia Vandever, Trombone
Morgan Guerin, Organ, Voc, Piano, Bass, Percussion, Synth
Natalie Greffel, Voc, Bass, Percussion
Philo Tsoungui, Drums
Initial choir: Webb Crawford, Héctor González Orozco, Stuart Wheeler

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New Past Berlin, Germany

An ever-evolving group of creatives, wielding music to (re)learn our global and personal pasts, and strengthen our visions for alternative futures based on self-determination, diversity, and accountability.

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