Obscure Intro

20 years before the emergence of STS9, NASA sent Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 on a mission to the farthest reaches of the solar system and beyond. Each of these probes was equipped with identical Golden Records, special messages attached to what Carl Sagan called “a bottle launched into the cosmic ocean.” They contained numerous images and sounds from throughout the world, pieces of music from various cultures, a map identifying the location of our planet, and other information for whomever, or whatever, might find them.

While the Golden Records included greetings in 59 languages, they made no mention of nations and borders, wars and rivalries, or anything else that divides us. What they did mention was life, love, peace, birth--the things that bind us to one another and to the planet we call home. 

The Universe Inside is a reflection of this message. It is a story about human identity and the magical truth of who we are, where we’re going, and our place in the Universe. It says we are one, made of stardust and the forces of nature that evolved over billions of years. Connected by the sun, moon and stars, we are the living, breathing conscience of the Universe. 

"We are one, made from dust of the stars / down here we bear the weight of the pain and the scars / just want to live with nothing to hide / every one of us a universe inside."

In the dimly lit hours when most find solace in sleep, Stephen A. Daire, AKA Sol Cartographer emerges from the shadows of circuits and wires of an engineering lab to weave a tapestry of sonic and visual artistry. Born at the intersection of creativity and technology, Sol Cartographer is a musician and visual artist - a pioneering creator transcending boundaries and defying convention.

Sol Cartographer's music is a kaleidoscope of genres, a fusion of electronic dance beats, improvisational  jazz, rhythmic hip-hop, soulful R&B, and intense metal. Each track is a sonic odyssey transporting listeners to realms unknown, where emotions run deep and inhibitions dissolve.

But the artistry doesn't stop at sound. With a passion for fractal geometry, he creates stunning visual landscapes that mirror the complexity and beauty of his music. His fractal art is a symphony of colors and shapes, a mesmerizing dance of light and shadow that captivates the eyes and stirs the soul.

Through his art, Sol Cartographer invites us to explore the infinite possibilities of the universe, to embrace the chaos and find beauty in it. Creativity knows no bounds; true innovation lies in diving into the unknown.