It's a song about the ambiguity of life, the collision of emotions and inner explosions.

Desiderat is an international Berlin-based instrumental progressive metal band. It was initially founded in 2018 by both guitarists. The music combines heavy riffs using motives from various genres of metal with melancholic melodies and atmospheric interludes. The influences of their members’ different cultural and musical backgrounds are manifested in the songs, making them diverse and suspenseful. Each song tells another personal story resulting in a unique structural and emotional development for the song.

Büşra - Guitar
Johannes - Guitar
Oliver - Bass
Martin - Drums

(c) Desiderat 2023
(p) Desiderat 2023

Lust and Death

Desiderat - Lust and Death

[ Instrumental ]

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Paris 2073 A.D.

Adrenaline Anthem

World Without Humans

Adrenaline Anthem [Instrumental]

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, Earth, a tiny blue planet on the outskirts of the Milky Way, lies silent, its cities in ruins, its people long gone. As a time traveller and musician, I am drawn to this world, to the echoes of a civilisation that reached for the stars but fell short, consumed by an ambition they could neither control nor fully understand.
Through my music, I seek to capture the essence of this lost era, particularly the turbulent times around 2070, when humanity's fate hung in the balance. Each song is a journey through time, a sonic exploration of the apocalyptic moments when everything changed, guided by the haunting melodies and atmospheric soundscapes that paint a vivid picture of a world on the brink of collapse.
As I wander through the abandoned streets and desolate landscapes, I find inspiration in the remnants of human culture - the unfinished symphonies in empty concert halls, the silence that hangs heavy in recording studios where hit songs were once crafted. The music becomes a conduit for the stories that linger in these spaces, tales of dreams pursued and hopes shattered.
In the rhythms of nature reclaiming the cities, I hear a powerful message - that all things must pass, that even the grandest of human achievements are impermanent. This truth resonates through my compositions, serving as a reminder of our own fragility and the need for humility in the face of the universe's vast mysteries.
Each track  is a warning, a cautionary tale wrapped in sound and emotion. They speak of the paths we may tread if we are not vigilant, the dreams that may crumble if we are not wise. Through music, I forge a connection that transcends time and space, inviting listeners to explore the echoes of a vanished world and heed the lessons hidden within.
Join me on this sonic odyssey through the remnants of Earth's final days, a journey that will leave you questioning our place in the cosmos and the legacy we leave behind. Let the music be your guide as we navigate the ruins of a civilisation that dared to dream big but ultimately succumbed to its own hubris - a fate we must strive to avoid as we venture forth into the unknown.

Desiderat is an international Berlin-based instrumental progressive metal band.
The music combines heavy riffs using motives from various genres of metal with melancholic melodies and atmospheric interludes.
Each song tells another personal story resulting in a unique structural and emotional development for the song.

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