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Forgotten Futures /// ( 3 / 7 ) /// The Keeper

Kruševo The first time, we discovered the Makedonium under a brilliant sky, standing like a solitary guardian at the top of its hill, watching over the silent valleys. It was not just a monument; it was alive. Its walls still seemed to vibrate with the hopes carved into the concrete, the ancient revolts that had brought it to life. We walked slowly around it, as one would circle a mystery. Under our fingers, the material whispered a forgotten language, a call from another time. We knew then that we would have to return. When we came back, the hour hung suspended between day and night. A final light grazed the hill as I sat facing the monument, headphones on. I let the frequencies stretch through the space, slip into the shadows, exploring the invisible. No waves rebounded off the stone, no echo responded, and yet, something trembled. A silent dialogue began. In that soundless resonance, I felt a reply. An immaterial wave, elusive, that passed through my flesh and breath. As if the Makedonium was listening, as if it held each note in its silent entrails. Then, in the blink of an eye, the light faded behind the hills. Already, it was time to leave. But the moment itself did not fade. It remained suspended between silence and music, somewhere in a sacred in-between. Endless gratitude to Boris and the municipality of Krusevo for allowing us to record this performance. Thank you for their kindness, hospitality, and warmth. The moments spent in Macedonia were incredible, transformative. ✨ 👁️ ✨ 👁️ ✨ The Makedonium, also known as the Ilinden Memorial, is a spomenik located in Kruševo, Macedonia. It was inaugurated on August 2, 1974, to commemorate two major events in Macedonian history: The Ilinden Uprising of 1903, a revolt against the Ottoman Empire led by the Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (VMRO). Although the Republic of Kruševo was crushed after only ten days, it remains a founding symbol of the struggle for independence. The struggle of the Macedonian partisans against the fascist occupation during World War II. The monument thus celebrates two key moments of Macedonian resistance. The Makedonium was designed by Jordan and Iskra Grabul, a Macedonian couple of architects and sculptors. It embodies a futuristic and organic approach, typical of the spomeniks of the era. The main building is a spherical structure made of white concrete, evoking an expanding cell, a star, or even an exploding bomb, symbolizing revolutionary energy. It is pierced by four large stained-glass windows, representing the four seasons, allowing light to enter and creating an almost spiritual ambiance inside. The Makedonium is one of the few spomeniks still maintained. It remains an important site for official commemorations and continues to attract visitors, both for its unique aesthetic and its historical significance. It is often cited as one of the most impressive and mysterious spomeniks. Its organic and futuristic design contrasts with the more geometric, brutalist forms of other monuments in the former Yugoslavia. It symbolizes a timeless revolutionary hope and continues to be a source of inspiration for artists, musicians, and photographers worldwide. ✨ 👁️ ✨ 👁️ ✨ Forgotten Futures is a seven-episode series that immerses us in an exploration of the Balkans, where past and future converge in a whirlpool of memory and oblivion. The keeper is the third chapter of this journey, leading us to Kruševo, Macedonia —a place where time feels suspended, and the traces of the past linger in every shadowed corner. Here, ancient stories intertwine with the echoes of battles, the aspirations, and the disillusionments of a bygone era. It is a perpetual tension between what once was and what could yet be—a journey toward an undefined future, shaped by the lessons of history and the unfulfilled promises of a new dawn. Each episode of Forgotten Futures invites us to rediscover these overlooked narratives, uncovering buried memories scattered across the mountains and valleys of the Balkans. We are also producing a documentary for this series, which will delve deeper into the history and meaning of each location, offering a richer perspective on these forgotten futures. Always with 📷 Chalisk Pito   / helenevogelsinger   https://helenevogelsinger.bandcamp.com/ https://helene.vogelsinger.fr/ . . . #forgottenfutures #modularsynth #synthesizer #soundart #electronicmusic #modularartist #modularsession #krusevo #macedonia #historicalart #creativeprocess #spiritualjourney #cinematography