Deep Dive Sound

Armenian Quarter, Old Jerusalem

Bethlehem, Palestine

Medina, Old Town, Nefta

Cooking ASMR, Sahara Desert, Tunisia

Bedouins, Asalah, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

Slow Trains, Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

Bethlehem Alleys, Palestine

Old Town, Tunis, Tunisia

Mahane Yehuda Market, Jerusalem, Israel

The Souq, Bethlehem

A Journey Through a Wall, Bethlehem, Palestine

Facing The Dawn, Kazbegi Montains, Georgia

Glaciar Streams, Ushguli, Svaneti, Georgia

Truso Valley, Mountain Frogs, Georgia

"On The Drone Of Solitude" is a collection of sonic narratives whispered through the gentle hiss of vintage tape, evoking solitary moments experienced during travels. From the labyrinthine backstreets of ancient Tunis to the haunting, long-forgotten sanatoriums of post-Soviet Georgia, from the tranquil serenity of a Singaporean airport to the bustling, chaotic streets of Ho Chi Minh, and to the serene heights of Azorean mountain lakes, from the grandeur of Kosovo's towering peaks to the delicate caress of my hand drum's mellowness, this album weaves a tapestry of sonic solace and soulful connection.

These sonic vignettes emphasize the transformation of landscapes into cherished memories, in places where people chose solitude or were compelled to embrace it. They serve as sonic meditations on solitude, portraying a single person confronting the grandeur of nature or the lonely moments experienced in bustling but careless urban environments.

Composed, recorded, and arranged by Rafael Diogo
Mastered by Raffaele Pezzella AKA Sonologyst
Cover photo by Konstantinos Sahlos

This album has been released by Drone Works International and can be purchased at https://droneworksinternational.bandcamp.com/album/deep-dive-sound-on-the-drone-of-solitude.

Islands Of Abandonment

On The Drone Of Solitude

Under a blanket of starlit darkness, the forest hums with life. The gentle pulse of insects, echoing frogs, and the occasional call of distant birds weave together in a primal symphony. In this lush, untouched world, each sound tells a story, merging into an immersive nocturnal melody that celebrates nature’s resilience and beauty

Night Chorus in the Heart of the Colombian Amazon, 2024

Rafael Diogo about 'Where Shadows Sleep':

'Where Shadows Sleep' is a meditative sonic diary, born from my recent journeys across South America and the Middle East & North Africa. It weaves together the contrasts I witnessed — between cultures, faiths, and the presence and absence of the divine. It reflects on what humanity celebrates and laments, offering a space for both solace and reflection.

In the Amazon, the earth hummed in delicate whispers, lush and endless. I captured its heartbeat, learning to embrace medicinal plants, cradled in the quiet power of nature’s embrace. These sacred moments of peace stand in stark contrast to my time in the Middle East & North Africa, where desolation echoes and resilience blooms in the shadow of struggle. These two worlds became sonic prayers, woven mantras of hope-seeking balance in their wake.

Each track began as a field recording, a raw imprint of place and time. Slowly, these elemental sounds transformed, enriched by layers of tape loops, healing instruments, and synths. Together, they form a spiritual vessel — an album that soothes the soul, invites deep introspection, and gently awakens an awareness of the world’s fragility and strength.

Rafael Diogo, known as Deep Dive Sound, is a Portuguese field recordist and ambient composer based in London. He draws inspiration from the stories of diverse cultures, objects, and places, transforming them into soundscapes that resonate with immediacy and depth. His work captures a delicate nostalgia, reconnecting us to the sensory essence of time and memory.

Guided by a passion for travel, Rafael explores remote corners of the world, capturing field recordings that weave a rich tapestry of shifting memories. His compositions reflect a deep connection to ecology, illuminating the fragility of nature while embracing its wonder. Through his music, he creates intimate soundscapes that preserve fleeting moments and forgotten places, inviting listeners to rediscover what might otherwise fade into silence.

Recording Locations: Amazon Rainforest – Peru, Colombia / Middle East – Palestine, Egypt
Produced and mixed by Rafael Diogo (Deep Dive Sound)
Icaros (medicine song) by Ronin Mea (track 2)
Mastered by Dionis Afonichev (Dionisaf)
Cover picture by Rafael Diogo with AI
Cover design by Dionis Afonichev

www.chitrarecords.com

Where Shadows Sleep

Fallen Territories

Fragments Of Palestine

Quando o tempo se esquece que é tempo, ele deixa de contar, de medir, de pesar. Vira vento, um sopro que passa entre folhas, um silêncio suspenso no ar.  É aí que tudo acontece — fora do relógio, no instante em que o coração respira sem pressa, e o mundo se revela como um rio sem margens.

"Quando o tempo se esquece que é tempo" - Aldeia da Vilarinha, Parque Natural da Costa Vicentina

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