Name: Standing Still by Nathan Matrenza
Duration: 4 min 7 s
Description: Here is KM Acoustics double single release! Hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed producing it!

Fudōshin (不動心) is a Japanese term often translated as “immovable mind” or “unshakable heart.” It describes a state of mental calm, clarity, and resilience that cannot be disturbed by fear, doubt, distraction, or emotional turbulence. It comes from Zen Buddhism and the martial arts tradition, where Fudōshin is the mental state of a warrior who remains composed under pressure. Even in the heat of combat or crisis, the practitioner does not panic, hesitate, or let emotion cloud judgment. Instead, they act decisively with full presence and awareness.

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East vs. West EP 02. Mauja - Fudōshin

Greed is an insatiable craving for more, beyond what is necessary or reasonable. It’s a restless hunger that distorts priorities. Greed manifests as an endless pursuit, where satisfaction remains just out of reach, fueling a cycle of desire. It’s not just about accumulation, but rather the compulsion to possess at the expense of others, often blinding individuals to consequences or diminishing their sense of enough. At its core, greed is a void, masquerading as ambition, that consumes without fulfilling.

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East vs. West EP 03. Mauja - Greed Frequency

Frost is a crystalline veil of ice, delicate yet piercing, that cloaks the world in a shimmering hush. It creeps across landscapes, transforming grass blades, leaves, and stone into fragile, glittering sculptures under the cold breath of winter. Its touch is both beautiful and merciless, a quiet force that stills life, preserving it in a frozen moment while sapping warmth and vitality. Nordic legends speak of frost as woven into the primal fabric of existence as both a creator and a harbinger, shaping the rugged beauty of the world while carrying the weight of its inevitable end. It is revered and feared, a silent deity of endurance and transience.

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East vs. West EP 04. Mauja - Timeless Frost

Afghanistan’s diverse ethnic groups united by a fierce sense of autonomy and resistance to outsiders have consistently defied centralised control, resisting and outlasting many foreign powers throughout history. Deep rooted tribal loyalties coupled with a martial spirit make prolonged occupation unsustainable, as foreign powers face relentless insurgency and local hostility. The term "Graveyard of Empires" captures this pattern, whereby invaders enter with grand ambitions, but the land’s unforgiving geography, resilient people and cultural complexity erode strength, leaving empires humbled or broken. 

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East vs. West EP 05. Mauja - Graveyard of Empires

Mahadeva Rising is a musical description of a story from Indian mythology  where Mahadeva's wrath burns Vishnu’s form.

When Daksha insults Mahadeva (Shiva) by refusing to invite him to a great sacrifice, Shiva’s consort self immolates in grief. Enraged, Shiva tears out a lock of his hair and creates a terrifying warrior who storms Daksha's ritual and destroys everything.

Vishnu intervenes to restore order, and a tremendous battle ensues. The warrior, empowered by Shiva’s fury, overpowers Vishnu striking him down and making him fade into the light.

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Mauja - Mahadeva Rising

Here is KM Acoustics double single release! Hope you all enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed producing it!

Standing Still

Nathan Matrenza

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