Liner notes
This EP captures the haunting, ethereal soundtrack from Michel van der Aa’s groundbreaking virtual reality opera installation, From Dust. A work that transcends traditional boundaries, the music stands powerfully on its own while echoing the immersive journey of the complete experience.
Featuring the mesmerizing vocal performances of ensemble Sjaella, these tracks blend electronic soundscapes with human voices in a fusion that critics have described as possessing “surreal beauty” and “ghostly melodies that buzz in your head 24 hours later.
This EP serves as both memento for those who experienced the full VR opera and as a portal for new listeners to enter Van der Aa’s evocative sonic universe. Each track unfolds like a chapter in an intimate story, taking unique shape with each listening and revealing new emotional depths over time.
