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John Aylward's chamber opera Oblivion tackles questions of memory; self-knowledge; and meaning through it's rich; colorful score for four voices; viola; cello; double bass; electric guitar; and electronics. Inspired by the writings of Dante and Joseph Campbell; Aylward grapples with self-inquiry; crafting a fantastical tale that prompts timeless existential conundrums that we all face. Album Tracks 1. Prologue - [04 12] 2. Scene 1 In a Great... a Great... in a Great Battle (Bound Man, Hunter, First Wanderer) [06 28] 3. Scene 2 But for Now... for Now... You Are Blind (Bound Man, First Wanderer, Second Wanderer, Hunter) [08 21] 4. Scene 3 Are You Sleeping? (Second Wanderer, First Wanderer, King) [06 05] 5. Scene 4 The Passageway Is Endless (Second Wanderer, First Wanderer, Bound Man, King) [12 47] 6. Scene 5 I Remember More (First Wanderer, Second Wanderer, King) [12 18] 7. Scene 6 My Dear Hunter, We Have Returned! (King, Hunter, First Wanderer, Second Wanderer) [14 19]
