Namtchylak & Magnani - Beyond Fine Lines
A new collaborative album by Sainkho Namtchylak and Mirco Magnani. Beyond Fine Lines is a deeply introspective and evocative album that explores the boundaries between life and death, light and darkness, chaos and stillness. Blending poetic and symbolic texts with immersive, ethereal soundscapes, the record unfolds as a contemplative journey into the emotional and philosophical depths of the human experience.
At its core is the extraordinary voice of Sainkho Namtchylak, whose unique vocal language moves between hypnotic tones, spoken word, and powerful improvisations rooted in Siberian and Tuvan traditions. Her voice becomes a true instrument, shifting from intimate whispers to primal expressions-carrying lyrics that reflect on hope, toughness and the cyclical nature of life.
The sonic framework is shaped by Berlin-based composer Mirco Magnani, whose compositions create a refined balance between structure and improvisation. His work provides a cohesive and dynamic space where voice and sound interact in a fluid and expressive dialogue. The collaboration began in 2023, following an initial encounter during the production of Zarathustra – Der Grosse Mittag, and evolved into a full-length project recorded in Berlin later that year. The album developed organically, with vocal lines, overtone singing and spoken word emerging in direct response to Magnani’s evocative compositions.
Beyond Fine Lines is not an album that demands attention, it invites surrender. A sonic meditation on presence and transformation, it offers listeners a space of stillness and reflection, where introspection becomes a shared, universal experience.
Credits:
Music performed by Mirco Magnani
Voice, lyrics, spoken word by Sainkho Namtchylak
Produced and mixed by Mirco Magnani at Undogmatisch, Berlin
Mastered by Ken Karter at Decode Studio
Original artwork by Valentina Bardazzi
Track 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10: Music by Mirco Magnani, Lyrics by Sainkho Namtchylak
Track 3, 4, 5, 6: Music by Mirco Magnani, Sainkho Namtchylak
