"Between Two Oceans" - Track 3 from "Echoes of a Life"

A folk ballad painting the complex landscape of adolescence in Panama's Canal Zone. Set between the Pacific and Caribbean waters, amid the constant rhythm of canal operations and tropical rains, this song captures years of transformation. From a father's dedication to keeping the vital waterway flowing, to brothers taking flight, to personal discoveries beneath the equatorial sun, this track weaves together the paradise of Panama's natural beauty with the challenges of coming of age far from familiar shores.

With delicate guitar work, gentle piano, and introspective vocals, "Between Two Oceans" explores the duality of paradise - where stunning rainforests and pristine beaches exist alongside deep personal struggles and silent storms. The music subtly incorporates tropical influences while maintaining its folk foundations.

Echoes of a Life

Between Two Oceans

Xak Stahl: Alchemist of Sound, Architect of Emotion

Xak Stahl is a genre-blurring music artist, sonic storyteller, and relentless experimenter. Every track he creates is a new world—a kaleidoscope of indie folk, alt-pop, electronica, and global flavors—infused with raw emotion and boundless curiosity. Xak’s music isn’t just heard; it’s felt.

From Shadow to Spotlight

For Xak, music is metamorphosis. His journey began in the shadows, transmuting heartbreak and struggle into songs that glow with hope. Early anthems like “Neon Dreams” and “Rising Through the Darkness” invite listeners to find their own light. His newest project, Major Arcana, channels the mysteries of the Tarot—each song an archetype, each lyric a step along the path from the Fool’s first leap to the wisdom of The World.

More Than Music: A Multisensory Universe

But Xak isn’t confined to sound. As a visual artist and writer, he crafts immersive stories that spill across genres and languages—sometimes haunting, sometimes playful, always honest. Whether he’s conjuring lush soundscapes, weaving bilingual lyrics, or creating striking visuals, Xak’s art dares you to feel deeper and dream wilder.

An Invitation to Transformation

Join Xak Stahl on a sonic odyssey that blurs borders—between genres, between artforms, between you and the music. Each release is an invitation to explore, to heal, to become. For Xak, every song is a spell, every album a universe. The only question is: are you ready to step inside?

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