The Allegorist - From Birth Until Death (2025)

From Birth Until Death is an introspective and immersive concept album that reflects on the essence of the human experience. Crafted over six years by The Allegorist (aka Anna Jordan), the album traces the arc of life—from its fragile beginnings to its inevitable end—using sound art to explore existential and philosophical terrain. Inspired by the Andean mythology of the condor—a symbol of immortality—the album blends electronic soundscapes with raw field recordings, evoking a deep sense of connection between the natural world and human existence. The album’s progression mirrors the stages of life, starting with the birth of new beginnings and culminating in its inevitable end, with each track offering a unique reflection on the moments in between. It incorporates field recordings from Grunewald Forest, a distant roar of a jet, barking dogs, blending the sounds of nature—footsteps in the snow, birdsong, ocean waves—with layered synthesizers and electronic beats. All vocals, both lead and backing, are performed and recorded by Jordan, with some intentionally left raw to capture spontaneous energy, while others were re-recorded for a balanced, organic yet polished feel. At its core, it is a meditation on the full spectrum of life, offering a moving experience of reflection, growth, and transformation.



Tracklist:
1-1 The Allegorist - Birth [3:37]
1-2 The Allegorist - Momentum [5:31]
1-3 The Allegorist - Fata Morgana [7:50]
1-4 The Allegorist - In My Blood [3:46]
1-5 The Allegorist - From Birth Until Death [8:20]
1-6 The Allegorist - Andean Condor [3:45]
1-7 The Allegorist - Death [8:44]