Carlo Costa
Ashes

Ashes consists of 8 concise pieces, each developed on specific setups, with a particular combination of instruments and objects. Each track acts as its own sonic microcosm, where a few distinct sounds and textures are explored and intimately captured. The title comes from Zen master Dōgen Zenji's metaphor for being fully present, burning through thoughts like a hot fire where no traces are left after, only ashes — conceptually elusive, but like the sounds on Ashes, contemplative and deeply inspiring.

Cover art by Hiroyuki Murakami