Lemuria – The Fallen Civilization (duo version) by Csaba Zoltan Marjan

The term Lemuria as the name of a hypothetical lost land has been used since the 19th century.  Scientists came up with a theory of a sunk continent in order to explain the unusual distribution of various animals and plants around the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This concept has been rendered obsolete by modern theories of plate tectonics, however,  the hypothesis did not disappear completely. The theme of the lost continent  has been adopted by a number of writers involved in the occult, and  had inspired  several films and music as well. Accounts of Lemuria differ, but all share the common belief that a continent existed long time ago but submerged beneath the ocean as a result of a geological change. According to certain beliefs a „highly evolved” civilization may have flourished on this land greatly affecting  the development of later cultures.

The musical ideas of this piece,  which intends to show the dissolution of this world including its entire civilization, are based on its solo version. Although this duo went through some structural changes, the hectic and energetic character is still present. The frequent dynamic differences and tempo changes make the constant pulsation of sixteenth notes colourful, however, this is interrupted by a few melodic and tranquil sections where the musical skills of the performers can be expressed.