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The Rise of a Civilization

by Marc Jungermann

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'The Rise of a Civilization' is a piece of music about just that - an advanced society forming out of new knowledge and an enormous appetite for discovery.

'World Music' is a term I have mixed feelings about, as it was derived out of western record labels wanting to capitalize on non-European music traditions, but in a new meaning, I feel this song is the perfect match with the word. See, this soundtrack is not about the Egyptians, Slavs or Byzantines - it's about the very forming of something out of nothing. That's why I wanted to use the hammered dulcimer as my main instrument. Being native to modern day Iraq, Iran, all of southern Asia, Central & Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, all at the same time, it's a truly unique instrument.

Last year I studied World Music at university, and learned many things about how and WHY music has developed in ancient cultures, as well as how it's evolved into the modern day. With full respect to the various musical and cultural traditions I wanted to create a mishmash of some of my key discoveries - resulting in this soundtrack.

My approach was rather different from my normal endeavors, as I didn't put all my focus into trying to make it sound as good as possible, which I normally would - but rather direct some of my efforts to keeping it natural and "real". I even had to put some energy into making certain parts sound less pleasing to the ear than they currently were!

Here's a full list of the instruments used (unless I've forgotten something!)
Hammered Dulcimer (Asia, Europe)
Santur (Babylonia)
Bouzouki (Turkey, Greece)
Ney (Turkish/Arabic culture)
Bolon (Mali, Guinea)
Gangsa (Bali, Java)
Kalimba (Zimbabwe)
Fiddle (Byzantines, Europe)
Harp (Asia, Africa, Europe)
Cello (Europe)
Guitar (Spain)
Piano (This really doesn't belong in a historic contest, but I just couldn't resist using my favourite instrument!)
Timpani (Bali)
Tabla (India)
Pandeiro (North Africa, Brazil)
Riq (Arabic region)
Castanets (Europe, Middle-East)
Maracas (Latin America)

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released October 31, 2019

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Marc Jungermann Gothenburg, Sweden

I am a Swedish composer, songwriter and YouTuber specializing in music for film, games and television.

I write music in all genres and I'm always passionate to interact with my followers.

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