REASON TO LIVE
( Demo 2.1 // Vox Sketches )

This release features vocal demos based upon the "STATE OF THE UNION" instrumental demo recordings (released in 2021), as the final output from "Incarnation One" of the band. Although these tracks didn't get the chance to be completed as envisioned, that they existed at all was something, and they are released here in their final achieved form: to share what was, and to hint at what might have been. For completion, closure and in remembrance.

Yet...

All endings are also beginnings... ;)

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Fitting the theme of the album, any profits raised will go towards funding vital mental health support in these challenging times :
Berliner Krisendienst - www.berliner-Krisendienst.de
Help Musicians UK - www.helpmusicians.org.uk
Samaritans - samaritans.org

For and with special thanks to : Yatsch

Album concept & artwork : The Anté Dote

"The Navajo Project" - original artwork and concept by The Anté Dote
All music written, arranged, produced & developed by The Union Black / Navajo
All words by The Anté Dote

The Union Black / Navajo (Incarnation One) on this record was :
Bass Guitar / Guitar / Vocals - The Anté Dote
Drums - Robin Ketterer

These demos were recorded live in untreated rehearsal rooms in Berlin
Mixed by The Anté Dote
Mastered at eMastering

STATE OF THE UNION: WHITE
( Demo 2 // Part 2 )

Album artwork : The Anté Dote & Yatsch Graphics

"The Navajo Project" - original artwork and concept by The Anté Dote
All music written, arranged, produced & developed by The Union Black / Navajo

The Union Black / Navajo (Incarnation One) on this record was :
Bass Guitar / Guitar / Vocals - The Anté Dote
Drums - Robin Ketterer

These demos were recorded live in an untreated rehearsal room in Berlin
Mixed & Mastered by The Anté Dote

STATE OF THE UNION: BLACK
( Demo 2 // Part 1 )

Album artwork : The Anté Dote & Yatsch Graphics

"The Navajo Project" - original artwork and concept by The Anté Dote
All music written, arranged, produced & developed by The Union Black / Navajo

The Union Black / Navajo (Incarnation One) on this record was :
Bass Guitar / Guitar / Vocals - The Anté Dote
Drums - Robin Ketterer

These demos were recorded live in an untreated rehearsal room in Berlin
Mixed & Mastered by The Anté Dote

DEMO ONE : "END OF EMPIRES"
(LIVE EP)

"End Of Empires" was recorded live* in a rehearsal room in Berlin, with the simple intention of producing basic lo-fi demo (demonstration) tracks, so as to have something to share with potential bookers, venues, etc. We decided to release it as a live EP to let fans and supporters a chance to support the band in this early phase of it's existence, as well as of course to get an advance listen to the early material in it's formative state. This is how independent artists can exist in the world today- by direct connection with those who support them, the new patrons of the arts. So, THANK YOU for joining us for the beginning of the ride. Be sure to hold onto the rails, it's gonna be wild... ;)

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"The Navajo Project" - artwork and concept by The Anté Dote
Based on original demos written by The Anté Dote
All music arranged, produced & developed by The Union Black / Navajo


The Union Black / Navajo is:
Bass Guitar / Guitar / Vocals - The Anté Dote
Drums - Robin Ketterer

Recorded live in an untreated rehearsal room in Berlin!
Mixed by The Anté Dote
Mastered at eMastering

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Poem includes parts which are translated from Horace's "Odes"

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Dedicated to the memories of my little cousin, Louis, and my old friend, Rik Clay (Fulc), two young people it feels we lost far too early...

Of Louis : One of the most beautiful people (let alone children) I've ever had the privilege to experience the energy of, changing more lives and shining more lights than most of us manage in a lifetime; serving as a reminder to the rest of us what a tremendous and precious gift life is, and just what you might be able to do with it when (if) you realise this. On top of this, a Djevara fan too (and so of impeccable taste), just to break my heart even more... A spirit forever indelibly etched into a vital part of my soul.

To Rik : Dear friend and fellow traveller, the ripples of your life continue to spread in ways you could only have imagined. I hope some of them would have brought you joy.

- Anté