Regards sur l'Horizon New Music, composed and performed by Sherif DAHROUG Lyre de Mercure – French Label An Initiatory Journey Through Egyptian Wisdom Regards sur l’Horizon immerses listeners in the profound depths of ancient Egyptian philosophy, presenting three interconnected movements: The Scarlet Breath, On the Edge of Dawn, and Fisherman with Silver Nets. Each movement encapsulates an essential stage in the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth, delving into cosmic and spiritual concepts through the timeless symbols and divine figures of Egypt. This work is a meditative reflection on the harmony between celestial bodies, deities, and the human soul. The Scarlet Breath: Hathor, the Lady of Transition The first movement, Le Souffle Écarlate, introduces Hathor, the Lady of Dendera, revered as the goddess of love, joy, and transformation. In Egyptian wisdom, she governs the pivotal transitions of light: the Lady of the East at dawn and the Lady of the West at dusk. Here, she embodies her twilight aspect, guiding Râ’s solar barque toward the western horizon. Central to this movement is the sacred heron, Benou, often associated with Venus and transformation. Benou acts as a spiritual guide, connecting light and shadow and symbolizing the passage from one state to another—not an ending, but a continuation. The crimson hues of sunset become a metaphor for renewal, capturing the cosmic interplay of fading light and emerging darkness, as each sunset heralds a new beginning. On the Edge of Dawn: Râ’s Triumphant Rebirth The second movement, Sur le fil de l’aube, explores the rebirth of light at dawn. Here, Râ triumphantly rises from the solar barque, embodying the perpetual cycle of life and resurrection. This moment is not merely astronomical but spiritual, symbolizing transformation and the promise of new beginnings. This movement captures the dramatic confrontation of darkness and light, a suspended instant where day is yet to fully emerge. Egyptian wisdom sees this as a moment of equilibrium, a time for introspection and resilience. The trials faced in darkness are necessary precursors to clarity and renewal. Hathor, as the guardian of this passage, ensures the soul's journey toward light, transforming this movement into a meditation on the perseverance required for spiritual growth. Fisherman with Silver Nets: Thoth and the Cycles of the Moon The final movement, Pêcheur aux filets d’argent, celebrates Thoth, the god of wisdom, lunar cycles, and time. Represented as the sacred ibis, Thoth captures the Udjat eye—the moon—preserving cosmic harmony and ensuring the continuity of rebirths. Thoth’s silver nets symbolize the moon’s phases, weaving time and wisdom into the fabric of the cosmos. This movement reflects his role in balancing death and rebirth, demonstrating that each cycle is a vital part of eternal renewal. By illuminating the connections between Thoth, the moon, and Osiris, the god of resurrection, Fisherman with Silver Nets portrays death as a step toward luminous transformation. Through this trilogy, Regards sur l’Horizon offers profound insights into the interplay of light and darkness, presenting them as complementary forces in a unified truth. Râ’s journey in the solar barque, Hathor’s guidance, and Thoth’s silver nets become evocative symbols of impermanence and the eternal cycle of existence. Sherif Dahroug invites listeners to embark on this transcendent voyage, inspired by the timeless wisdom of ancient Egypt.