Vigil (Чування) by Chuzhoj

A series of (mostly) improvisations, recorded in an attempt at catharsis.

[Content warnings: Track 2 - imitation of low-flying aircraft/engine drones; Track 6 - imitation of air-raid sirens. Both of these may also apply to track 5, but they are, to my ears, less obvious]

The Kremlin's barbarism in recent weeks has done incredible damage; not only directly in its unjustifiable and brutal assault on Ukraine, but also indirectly to ordinary peaceful citizens of Russia through the subsequent global sanctions and increasing isolation of the country. Both countries, their cultures and peoples, are very dear to me and it pains me to see them set against one another for the sake of ego and empire.

Any and all proceeds from this EP will be donated to humanitarian aid efforts working in Ukraine and/or with refugees from Ukraine. Some research still needs to be done to identify where any amount raised would have the most impact, and I would welcome any suggestions that you, the listener, may have.

Feel free to listen to or download this without buying but, if you choose to do so, please also consider making a donation separately for whatever you comfortably can. Resources and information can be found via the following links:

https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/russias-war-against-ukraine-what-can-you-do-to-support-ukraine-ukrainians/

https://www.withukraine.org

Слава Україні!

Tracklist

1.	i.	2:47

2.	ii.	3:14

3.	iii.	3:25

4.	iv.	2:03

5.	v.	3:45

6.	vi.	3:52

7.	vii.	3:41

Credits

released March 21, 2022

Chuzhoj: Spitfire LABS (i, ii, iii, iv), clarinet (v, vi), cittern (vi), bass guitar (vii), drums (vii)

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