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Obscura by Insiya

Writer's picture: Arashk AziziArashk Azizi

If darkness had a sound, how would it resonate? If shadows could speak through music, how would their whispers echo? These haunting questions find their answer in Insiya’s latest release, "Obscura", a mesmerizing collection of four short instrumental pieces that feel like an auditory translation of light slipping into shadow.
Obscura by Insiya

If darkness had a sound, how would it resonate? If shadows could speak through music, how would their whispers echo? These haunting questions find their answer in Insiya’s latest release, "Obscura", a mesmerizing collection of four short instrumental pieces that feel like an auditory translation of light slipping into shadow.


Listening to this mind-bending EP is like peering into the unknown. At first, it might feel alien—perhaps even unsettling—but as you linger, the layers begin to reveal themselves, and what first appeared as mystery transforms into a breathtakingly beautiful tapestry.


Insiya has crafted a unique soundscape, merging the richness of classical orchestration with the texture and modernity of electronic elements. The intricate interplay of lush strings, delicate piano, and ambient pads creates a sound world both expansive and intimate, one that envelops the listener entirely. The result is a balance between minimalism and cinematic depth that’s masterful and deeply emotive.


The journey begins with “Nocturna”, a fleeting yet captivating piece that acts as a gateway into the shadowy world of Obscura. Whispering strings and an ethereal melody pull the listener in, as though crossing the threshold into another dimension. Its brevity is its brilliance—like the first glimmer of twilight before night fully unfurls its cloak.


Next, “Penumbra” shifts the mood, offering a sense of adventure. There’s an inviting warmth to its tones, a flicker of light amidst the encroaching darkness. It feels like a companion piece to curiosity itself, coaxing the listener to embrace the unknown with wonder rather than fear. The interplay of orchestral elements here creates a feeling of motion, as though shadows themselves are dancing.


The third track, “Umbra”, is the EP’s heart of darkness. Somber and brooding, its extended harmonic progression feels like the weight of a shadow at its most intense. Strings tremble with an almost tangible unease, evoking fear and vulnerability. The sonic tension builds and lingers, wrapping the listener in the raw intensity of the unknown before fading into silence—an unspoken breath before the finale.


Finally, “Ecliptica” arrives as a glimmer of light after the storm. It’s a soft, grounding resolution, carrying minimalistic beauty with steady reassurance. This piece feels like the quiet clarity of dawn, when shadows retreat, leaving behind the solid ground beneath your feet. It’s a gentle, reflective ending to a profoundly introspective journey.


"Obscura" draws inspiration from the celestial drama of a lunar eclipse and mirrors it through rich orchestral colors and subtle synthetic textures. The EP feels like more than music—it’s an experience, for me it felt like listening to a story, full of drama, one that captures the interplay between light and shadow, fear and beauty, the tangible and the ethereal. Insiya’s ability to blend classical elegance with contemporary production shines throughout, creating a cohesive yet varied sonic landscape.



The album is also deeply personal to Insiya’s artistry. As a Toronto-based multimedia composer, violinist, and orchestrator, she draws from a wellspring of influences—her classical training, South Asian roots, and her passion for merging sound with visual art. Her work is storytelling through sound, a visual narrative for the ears.


With "Obscura", Insiya invites listeners to step into her world—a place where shadows sing, where minimalism meets emotional depth, and where the boundaries of darkness and light blur into something utterly transformative.





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