I Alone by Andrea Taeggi, released 15 June 2026
- I alone drift about
- I alone possess nothing
- I alone am dull
- I alone am dark
- I alone don’t know
- I alone am aimless
In a global context where destabilization, conflict, and injustice thrive, the role of the artist — and the motivations behind continued creation — become ever more relevant. While sound alone may not bring about substantial improvements to the dire conditions many people face, this record aims to inspire a sense of presence, and connection.
I tuned my instruments to a scale not commonly used in Western cultures, following a microtonal system known as Just Intonation — where frequencies retain their natural relationships and shared origins. “Just” as in the pursuit of justice and equality; Just as in an environment where all actors behave with more compassion and sympathy — ethically, and in resonance — much like the frequencies themselves.
Whether systemic change will arise from a shift in consciousness or be catalyzed by broader political reforms is hard to foresee. The track titles point toward the former, drawing on a poem from the ancient spiritual teachings of the Tao Te Ching, which speaks to stillness of the mind, emptiness, presence, and darkness — while maintaining an ironic tone all throughout.
