MANDOKI SOULMATES’ Mastermind LESLIE MANDOKI Talks New Album “A Memory Of Our Future”: “Our Voice is Only As Strong As Our Audience Is Propelling Our Music!”

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After the Mandoki Soulmates‘ 30th Anniversary Tour, the band retreated to singer, songwriter, composer, and drummer Leslie Mandoki‘s studio on Lake Starnberg in Germany to work on a brand-new prog rock album. The result was “A Memory of Our Future,” released worldwide on May 10, 2024.

Leslie and his Soulmates have long been revered for their unwavering commitment to the principles of peace, respect, and resilience. With the recent release, he and his rebellious musicians have once again demonstrated their ability to craft music that beautifully encapsulates these core values. At the heart of “A Memory of Our Future” is a profound sense of harmony, both musically and philosophically, that resonates with listeners on a deep, emotional level.

The band seamlessly weaves a lush tapestry of sound that invites the audience to reflect on the importance of maintaining a harmonious coexistence, even in the face of adversity. With each note and every lyric, the Mandoki Soulmates challenge listeners to embrace the transformative power of music, using it as a conduit for cultivating a greater sense of unity, compassion, and resilience within our global community.

The album’s title track, “A Memory of our Future,” serves as a poignant reminder that by honoring past lessons, we can forge a path towards a more peaceful and understanding tomorrow. “Devil’s Encyclopedia” is an outcry against the war of aggression in Europe and the propaganda machinery via social media with the agenda of fomenting division and hatred through manufactured conflicts, and “Enigma Of Reason” reflects our times, in which normality is going crazy, certainties are breaking away, and reality is overrunning fears and writing dramatic scripts.

“A Memory Of Our Future”

The twelve songs form a masterful concept album as if cast from a single mold. They are filled with incredible musical diversity and transport listeners to a realm where the ideals of peace and respect reign supreme. Leslie made a deliberate choice to record the album using analog technology rather than the slick precision of digital methods. This analog approach allowed him to imbue the music with a raw, visceral quality that evokes the gritty realities of his upbringing while also giving the compositions a timeless and classic feel.

Correspondent Robert Cavuoto spoke to Leslie as he delved into the fascinating history and inspiration behind the concept of his heartfelt love letter to his audience. Leslie eloquently described how his upbringing of being born and raised behind the Iron Curtain during the era of Russian oppression cultivated his rebellious spirit which he channels into his songwriting, and spoke at large about the inception of “A Memory of Our Future.”

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