Sebastian Essene

13/09/2025

'Initiation Starts from Within' invites the listener on a journey of inner awakening. The music reflects the first steps of self-discovery, where silence turns into guidance and hidden strength begins to emerge. Layered textures and evolving tones mirror the unfolding of transformation, reminding us that true initiation is born within.

Album "The Quest for Truth" is available on all music platforms and at www.sebastianessene.com.

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Home page of Sebastian Essene, an ambient artist from Nottingham. Sebastian Essene, a Nottingham-based music producer and experimental DJ, creates spiritually oriented electronic music deeply rooted in esoteric, mystical, and occult traditions. His work d

14/07/2025

The Quest for Truth

Out October 1, 2025

There are moments in life when the architecture of meaning begins to tremble—when the marble pillars of inherited belief, once thought eternal, show their cracks. The Quest for Truth is born from such a tremor. It is the sound of foundations shifting, of illusions unraveling in the quiet hours when no one is watching.

This album charts a descent—into the cavern beneath appearances, where the symbols we once trusted begin to flicker, and the voices that promised wisdom grow still. What remains is the echo of something older, deeper. A truth not spoken, but felt in the bones.

The journey begins in the outer world, among shining façades and well-rehearsed rites. But soon, the path turns inward—through a forest of mirrors, through corridors thick with forgotten oaths and abandoned hopes. This is the place where the seeker meets the double, the buried self, the parts too long exiled in the name of belonging.

Each composition is a threshold. Each note a step deeper into the underworld of the psyche, where truth is not given, but earned. Not taught, but torn from the fabric of unknowing. Here, in the stillness beneath the noise, the listener is invited to shed the borrowed light and face the flame that burns within.

The Quest for Truth is about every moment we chose silence over speech, appearance over essence, safety over soul. It is about waking in the night and realizing the house we built was never truly ours.

This is not a fall—it is a remembering. A return to the source beneath the structure. A map drawn through disillusionment, leading into the sacred ruins where true transformation begins.

It is the music of thresholds, of veils lifting, of selves dying and being reborn.

It is the sound of truth—no longer hidden.

25/06/2025

The death of Mikayla Raines has left me in a state of disorientation, shock, and deep disbelief. Her mission—to protect and care for animals in the most compassionate and selfless way—was nothing short of extraordinary, and it always will be. Saveafox Corporation

It’s almost impossible for me to fathom the depth of pain she must have been in to make that final, devastating decision. Mikayla struggled with mental health challenges that made her especially vulnerable to pain and despair. Tragically, instead of being met with the care and protection she deserved, some people only pushed her further into the abyss.

She leaves behind not just a human family, but an animal one too—souls she loved and nurtured with a kind of grace rarely seen in this world.

Words cannot fully express the grief I feel.

Rest in peace, Mikayla, wherever you are.
You mattered. You always will.

17/05/2025

Inspired by the infamous and unsettling poem "Tomino’s Hell," this track delves into the nightmarish descent of a soul trapped in suffering. The poem, attributed to Japanese writer Saijō Yaso, tells the cryptic and disturbing tale of a child, Tomino, who is condemned to a harrowing journey through torment and despair. Cloaked in mystery and urban legends, it is said to carry a curse upon those who read it aloud, adding to its eerie legacy.

Musically, the track mirrors the poem’s haunting atmosphere—an oppressive, inescapable weight of sorrow and punishment, where each note echoes the cries of a lost and forsaken spirit. It embodies the relentless cycle of suffering, guilt, and isolation, drawing the listener deeper into an abyss where time and hope dissolve. A sonic vision of poetic damnation, "Tomino’s Hell" is a chilling exploration of fate, punishment, and the unrelenting grip of the past.

Inspired by the infamous and unsettling poem "Tomino’s Hell," this track delves into the nightmarish descent of a soul trapped in suffering. The poem, attrib...

08/05/2025

"Samobójca" (The Su***de) is a harrowing confrontation with existential despair, depicting the annihilation of the self as both an escape and a violent reckoning with inner torment. It captures the overwhelming weight of trauma—where pain reaches a breaking point, and destruction becomes an act of final defiance against the past. In this abyss, the poem does not simply mourn loss but reflects on the raw, irreversible nature of suffering, where silence becomes the last, deafening scream.

The author Tadeusz Miciński (1873–1918) was a Polish poet, playwright, and philosopher associated with Symbolism and early Expressionism. His works, often infused with mysticism and esoteric themes, explored the depths of human suffering, spiritual transcendence, and the battle between darkness and light.

"Samobójca" (The Su***de) is a harrowing confrontation with existential despair, depicting the annihilation of the self as both an escape and a violent recko...

29/04/2025

A heartbreaking and deeply haunting piece, "Deafening Silence" captures the unspoken pain of a child abandoned by the very one who should have offered love and protection. The track unfolds like a ghostly echo of the past, where silence becomes louder than words—a relentless void that traps the soul in the wreckage of what was never given. Layers of sorrowful melodies and chilling atmospheres reflect the weight of unresolved trauma, the endless search for answers, and the inescapable pull of childhood wounds. It is a requiem for the unheard, a song for those left behind in the quiet devastation of betrayal.

A heartbreaking and deeply haunting piece, "Deafening Silence" captures the unspoken pain of a child abandoned by the very one who should have offered love a...

23/04/2025

Dark, haunting, and emotionally raw, "She" unravels the suffocating grip of a toxic and abusive relationship. The track moves like a ghostly presence—seductive yet unsettling—capturing the slow descent into emotional entrapment, where love and control become indistinguishable. Ethereal yet heavy, the music mirrors the cycle of manipulation, obsession, and power, pulling the listener into a space where desire and destruction intertwine. It is a chilling reflection on the shadows that linger in love’s darkest corners, a reminder of the unseen wounds that remain long after escape.

Dark, haunting, and emotionally raw, "She" unravels the suffocating grip of a toxic and abusive relationship. The track moves like a ghostly presence—seducti...

17/04/2025

A journey into the uncharted depths of the subconscious, "Where the Wild Dreams Roam" ventures fearlessly into the darkness that lingers beneath the surface. Haunting yet hypnotic, the track evokes the feeling of stepping into the unknown—where buried fears, forgotten memories, and untamed visions emerge from the shadows. It is a confrontation with the deepest parts of the self, a descent into the subconscious wilderness where truth and terror intertwine. Yet, in facing the darkness, a strange beauty unfolds—one that transforms fear into understanding and the unknown into revelation.

A journey into the uncharted depths of the subconscious, "Where the Wild Dreams Roam" ventures fearlessly into the darkness that lingers beneath the surface....

27/03/2025

Dark, immersive, and unsettling, "Voices in My Head" delves into the relentless torment of inner demons whispering in the silence of the night. Haunting textures and eerie soundscapes mirror the suffocating weight of self-doubt, fear, and intrusive thoughts that refuse to fade. The track captures the struggle of a mind caught in an endless loop of critical voices, blurring the line between reality and the shadows within. As the tension builds, it becomes a harrowing descent into the psyche—where the true battle is not against the night, but against oneself.

Album "Shame" is available on all music platforms and at www.sebastianessene.com.

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Dark, immersive, and unsettling, "Voices in My Head" delves into the relentless torment of inner demons whispering in the silence of the night. Haunting text...

18/03/2025

Stockhill Park captures the quiet beauty of a small green space nestled in the city. Subtle melodies and delicate atmospheres evoke a sense of stillness, where time slows down and the world momentarily fades away. The track unfolds like a peaceful stroll through familiar paths, embracing the simplicity of nature amidst the urban landscape. It is a moment of calm—a fleeting escape into a place that feels both intimate and timeless.

Album 'Shame' is available on all music platforms and at www.sebastianessene.com.

https://youtu.be/m2ret56Qoik?si=-l453pY9yar-T_r3

Stockhill Park captures the quiet beauty of a small green space nestled in the city. Subtle melodies and delicate atmospheres evoke a sense of stillness, whe...

09/03/2025

A haunting and immersive journey through the shifting waves of memory and emotion, "Emotional Tides" captures the push and pull of trauma, self-reflection, and acceptance. Taken from the album Shame, the track weaves melancholic soundscapes with raw intensity, evoking the struggle between being carried away by the past and finding the strength to navigate its depths. The official music video visually mirrors this emotional turbulence, drawing the viewer into a world of haunting beauty and quiet devastation.

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Available on all music platforms and at www.sebastianessene.com

A haunting and immersive journey through the shifting waves of memory and emotion, "Emotional Tides" captures the push and pull of trauma, self-reflection, a...

01/03/2025

"Shame" is a deeply introspective concept album that explores the complexities of trauma recovery, confronting the lingering shadows of the past while embracing the stark reality of what was lost. Through haunting soundscapes and raw emotional depth, the album navigates the struggle between self-forgiveness and the ghosts of memory, weaving a sonic journey of reckoning, release, and transformation. Each track serves as a step toward integrating the wounds of the past, peeling away layers of guilt and sorrow to uncover a fragile yet undeniable truth—healing is not about erasing history but learning to live with it.

Available on all music platforms and at www.sebastianessene.com