The Allegorist - Discography

LINKS
https://songwhip.com/theallegorist
http://linktr.ee/TheAllegorist
https://theallegorist.bandcamp.com
https://www.theallegoristmusic.com
https://linktr.ee/awakenchronicles
https://linktr.ee/AnnaJordanProject

Remixes

Buy: https://theallegorist.bandcamp.com/album/tekhenu-retold
Listen: https://sng.to/theallegorist/tekhenu-retold-remix-album

TEKHENU Retold (Remix Album)
The Allegorist releases a 10-track LP of remixes of her celebrated fifth studio release

TEKHENU Retold is a deep, resonating collection of The Allegorist’s sonic mythology, remixed. The Hungarian-born, Berlin-based artist’s fifth studio album sees diverse reimaginings from some of the scene’s most innovative producers. Building on the passion of The Allegorist for storytelling, this remix album expands her narrative into a shared, open history.

The Allegorist is a prolific polyglot with her own unmistakable alchemic voice; here as always, she’s a DIY powerhouse, as TEKHENU reworked will feature self-produced covers and animations for every track, as Anna is her own producer, performer, engineer, and creative director. But she’s proven just as open to the individual visions of her collaborators. Even the album image itself she has turned over to each remixer. Likening it to a coloring book, she says, “everybody can paint their character's journey the color they like.” That’s a fitting metaphor for the remixes themselves.

LINKS
https://theallegorist.bandcamp.com
https://linktr.ee/awakenchronicles
https://www.theallegoristmusic.com
http://linktr.ee/TheAllegorist
https://songwhip.com/theallegorist

As the artist tells it:

“TEKHENU is an allegory for meaning, and purpose, something that we are all bound to and that connects us all. We have our own truth. TEKHENU is something entirely different for all of us and at the same time, also just the same. In the old days, stories were passed by word of mouth - told and retold again. I think there is a lot of beauty in diverse narratives. I thought it would be great to retell the chapters of the tale TEKHENU from 10 different perspectives by 10 different artists.” The Allegorist 

Track after track, this is a production tour-de-force. Sebastian Lee Philipp’s band Die Wilde Jagd delivers a haunting, ritualistic opening and chilling harmonies in “Whispers of the Wind,” an instant single hit. Sweden’s Sarah Asspring (aka El Perro del Mar) with collaborator/partner Jacob Haage shaped “Born in the River” into a distorted hypnotic incantation. 

Subheim’s take on “Trees of Peace” takes a step back into chilled-out trip-hop, mixed in equal parts with dense cinematic layers of strings and pads, interspersed with crackle-filled pauses, as if catching its breath. “Inner Dialogue” brings the sumptuous colors of Anna’s voice to a sun-up pulsing kick rhythm from Drum & Lace, the trip-hop project from renowned Italian composer Sofia Hultquist. Scotland-based English musician Ben Chatwin, sought-after as a composer globally with outings on Village Green, Denovali and others, finds moments of transcendence in a reserved, achingly reflective sojourn “Through The Forest.” Istanbul-Berlin artist Ah! Kosmos (Başak Günak) is a perfect foil to The Allegorist’s expansive, theatrical imagination, expanding “Howling with the Wolf” to an epic, mainstage musical journey and canyon-scale bass.

In clouds of fuzzy, ligneous strata of timbre, “The Invisible” blossoms as an invocation, thanks to German composer Hannes Kretzer. Berlin up-and-comer Midori Hirano, with outings recently on raster and appearances from L.E.V. to CTM to Boiler Room, returns to her childhood instrument of the piano in her rework of “Dreams at Dawn” to create a heart-wrenching rework, evoking a full dramaturgy in this gorgeous track. On the title track “Tekhenu" The Allegorist’s voice gets stretched into endless shifting hues by iconic 90s Swedish dark ambient project Desiderii Marginis. A lesser compilation could easily end there, but finally, we are treated to the beguiling, stuttering vocals and undulating crossing rhythms of “Barefoot” by Scanner. That turns to impactful, edgy electronic beats - making us ready to travel through TEKHENU all over again.

10 The Allegorist TEKHENU Retold - Barefoot (Scanner Rework) Snippet

9 The Allegorist TEKHENU Retold - Tekhenu (Desiderii Marginis Rework) Snippet

8 The Allegorist TEKHENU Retold - Dreams At Dawn (Midori Hirano Rework) Snippet

1 The Allegorist - TEKHENU Retold - Whispers Of The Wind (Die Wilde Jagd Rework) Snippet

Dimma

Sjörök (The Allegorist Remix)

Exo (The Allegorist Rework)

Buy: https://theallegorist.bandcamp.com/album/from-birth-until-death
Stream: https://go.protonradio.com/r/rlTq4AM18XkOk

"This album is about what it means to be human, and its creation is my offering. I attempt to tell a tale of the human experience in the reflection of my own."

'In the Andean mythology, condors are believed to be immortal. It is said that once they feel old, without energy, and useless, they climb to the highest peak and let themselves fall to death.'

The Allegorist is a visionary, enigmatic, transmedia, and boundary-pushing artist known for crafting deep, immersive dark sonic tales. Embracing a wide array of influences, weaving together the mysteries, art and spirituality, the art project defies categorisation, resonating with those who seek the unconventional.

From Birth Until Death is an introspective and immersive concept album that reflects on the essence of the human experience. Crafted over six years by The Allegorist (aka Anna Jordan), the album traces the arc of life—from its fragile beginnings to its inevitable end—using sound art to explore existential and philosophical terrain. Inspired by the Andean mythology of the condor - a symbol of immortality - the album blends electronic soundscapes with raw field recordings, evoking a deep sense of connection between the natural world and human existence.

The album’s progression mirrors the stages of life, starting with the birth of new beginnings and culminating in death, with each track offering a unique reflection on the moments in between. From the dynamic energy of Momentum, to the ethereal, illusionary world of Fata Morgana, the tracks guide the listener through emotions, perceptions, and experiences that shape the human condition.

A distinctive feature of From Birth Until Death is its intricate production. The album incorporates field recordings from Grunewald Forest, a distant roar of a jet, barking dogs, blending the sounds of nature - footsteps in the snow, birdsong, ocean waves - with layered synthesisers and electronic beats. The bass and ambient textures are crafted using an array of analog hardware, while all vocals, both lead and backing, are performed and recorded by Jordan. Some of the vocal takes were intentionally left raw, capturing the spontaneous energy of early recordings, while others were re-recorded to balance the album’s organic yet polished feel. Each element is meticulously crafted, revealing its deeper meaning as the album unfolds like a multidimensional, living sculpture.

At its core, From Birth Until Death is a meditation on the full spectrum of life. The album’s title track, From Birth Until Death, encapsulates this journey, reflecting on the passage of time and the unique experience of being human. The final track, Death, offers a melancholic yet beautiful exploration of endings, not as finalities, but as moments in the grand cycle of life. With its combination of evocative sound design and deeply personal themes, From Birth Until Death invites listeners to contemplate their own lives, offering a moving experience of reflection, growth, and transformation.

From Birth Until Death

B1 From Birth Until Death

In My Blood

A4 In My Blood

A3 Fata Morgana

Momentum

A2 Momentum

Birth

A1 Birth

Mysterious Sonic Tales 

Buy music & merchandise: https://theallegorist.bandcamp.com
Upcoming and past Shows: https://www.theallegoristmusic.com/shows/

Hailing from the depths of the underground music scene, The Allegorist is a visionary, enigmatic, transmedia, and boundary-pushing artist known for crafting deep, immersive sonic tales. Embracing a wide array of influences, weaving together the mysteries, art, symbolism, and spirituality, the art project defies categorisation, resonating with those who seek the unconventional. Centered around dark art, The Allegorist sculpts experimental, cinematic, electronic music, visual art, and metaphorical narratives. She is her own creative director, producer, sound designer, singer, engineer, visual artist, and live performer. Appreciating the significance of artistic autonomy, she works independently, self-releasing her output primarily via her own imprint Awaken Chronicles, while fostering a diverse collective spirit.

All releases via Awaken Chronicles: https://linktr.ee/awakenchronicles