Oblivion of The Seshen

The greatest thing about music is that you can create your own sound, and make it your own. You can transform it, revolutionize it, and change the world with your musical vibrations. For a few months, I’ve been obsessed with Bay- Area based band, The Seshen, and their self-titled album. They not only redefine gender roles, but their union ultimately defies assumed race relations, as their melodic tunes ultimately destroy the norms of intellectual awareness. They carefully compose verses and choruses to be sung over sweet compositions which their union creates. 

Their debut video “Oblivion” is an obvious interpretation of societal reform within the presence of today. The video is a blend of eye-catching illustrations, along with conscious lyrics that awaken the mind to a different perception. What makes the audiovisual very much so appealing is that, each of the 7 band members has their shining moment. There is no seclusion upon band mates; it is as if they consider themselves teammates whom work together to shape music into their view of perfection. 

Lalin St. Juste’s delicate vocals are the highlight of the song. She sings effortlessly, yet powerfully amongst heavy guitar strings, drums, and piano keys. Her voice is that of an unearthly being, such as an angel, who sings carols that advise people of what is to come.

Below is a their debut video, Oblivion. The band started a Kick-starter fundraiser in order to fund the video. The video is of high quality and sound. It really does capture and define the essence this group exudes.  It flawlessly encapsulates the song's pitch while enhancing another diverse creative coating to it.  I always have to play this video more than once and the beginning lyrics are always in my head…

“The first few words I cant get out of my head

“There will come a day
when the lullabies in your landslide
will begin to give way
to a darker place
Will you stay or will go into oblivion?”

Check it out for yourself.

The spirit of The Seshen is that of humbleness, gratitude, adoration, and rebellion. I expect them to continuously thirst for knowledge as they flourish and grow in wisdom. Their album is a sincere allegiance to all beings to be encouraged, acknowledge their higher selves,  and be happy for feeling. Their harmony comes with inimitable barefaced alarms going off through song. I enjoyed listening to their debut album, The Seshen, and look forward to the whole world knowing of this bands innate talent. Because their lyrics and melodies are historical artifacts hidden within songs sung by hidden stars ready to shine.