These two contrasting pieces explore the age-old human quest to comprehend the transformative powers of life. The overlapping disciplines of anthropology, philosophy, the culture of memory, cognitive psychology, and environmental studies, are conceptually layered to extend the idea of formative traits of sound and to deepen the notion of listening to historically dense spaces. Cover art by Simonida Rajčević, from the series Strange Waves, 2016 www.simonidasimonida.com; hydrophone & contact mics used for recording made by Jez riley French www.jezrileyfrench.co.uk; layout by Shea Hardacre Designs www.shardacredesign.com; mastering by Guillermo Pizarro. Released on Flag Day Recordings.