Anagnosis Drops Their New Album “The Allegory of Plato’s Cave”

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Anagnosis, the one-man musical project by Billy Yfantis, is pleased to announce the release of the instrumental album The Allegory of Plato’s Cave. The record combines lo-fi dungeon synth sounds with psychedelic folk soundscapes, aiming to bring to life one of philosophy’s oldest and greatest allegories. Find out more below.

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The Allegory of Plato’s Cave, inspired by Plato‘s Republic, explores topics of awareness, reality, and knowledge across 11 exciting tracks. Every single track represents a chapter in the metaphor, taking listeners from the constraints of the cave to the revolutionary power of the bright world beyond.

The Allegory of Plato’s Cave tracklisting:
01 Chained to the Wall of a Cave
02 Gazing at the Wall
03 Watching the Shadows on the Wall
04 In Front of the Fire
05 The Fragment of Reality
06 Objects Under the Sun
07 Shadows Are Talking
08 Escape from the Cave
09 The Prisoner Is Out
10 Looking Around the Fire
11 The Eyes Are Hurting

Yfantis’ use of lo-fi aesthetics and ambient instrumentation creates a cinematic tale, with various layers of sound expressing both mystery and revelation. The album pays homage to Plato’s classic philosophical narrative, reinterpreted through the prism of modern folk and dungeon synth music.

Anagnosis is the musical project of Billy Yfantis, an artist whose work covers a wide range of genres and sources of inspiration. Yfantis is well-known for being able to combine genres, and he provides a distinct viewpoint to his songs by combining his background in experimental music with a great passion for philosophy and storytelling. Rediscover the power of allegory with The Allegory of Plato’s Cave – a sonic journey that transcends time and space, offering an unforgettable exploration of light and shadow.