Silva Susana Santos / Trilla Vasco
Mushin
Label: Defkaz
Genre: Jazz / Avant Garde
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- LP 180gr €24.99 In Stock
The album consists of two movements—“Mu” and “Shin”—which together form a conceptual and sonic exploration of presence, intuition, and the dissolution of ego in sound.
The title Mushin comes from Zen philosophy and martial arts practice. The term combines the kanji Mu (nothingness) and Shin (mind or spirit), and is often translated as “no-mind.” It refers to a state of consciousness free from fear, anger, or ego—where action arises naturally and without obstruction. In musical terms, this becomes a space where sound is not forced or premeditated, but emerges with clarity and immediacy.
In Mushin, Silva and Trilla embody this philosophy through a deeply
responsive interplay. Rather than structured compositions, the music unfolds as a living process, an organic exchange where trumpet and percussion move between tension and silence, density and openness. Each gesture feels both spontaneous and inevitable, reflecting a heightened state of listening and awareness. While “no-mind” might suggest emptiness, Mushin reveals it instead as a fertile ground: a condition where thoughts may arise, but without attachment, allowing pure expression to take shape.
The result is an immersive listening experience that invites the audience into a space of reflection, intensity, and subtle transformation.
Clear vinyl.