Purusha - A Sonic Adventure
When the space agency ‘Quietland’ detects a mysterious sound coming from beyond our galaxy, four trained musicians are sent in search of the source of this frequency.
What will the astronauts discover as they give up their eyes and go searching with their ears and hearts?
The first season of Purusha was created in 2021 and is a ten part radio drama written by Michael Ramus, featuring original composition by Alex and Robbie Blencowe.
Season 2 is now in development. If you have enjoyed what you have heard so far, please consider supporting our next series:
Episode One
Attuning
The crew of the Purusha are about to set off in search of the mysterious ‘frequency’ – but first Quietland needs to sound check their instruments and introduce a surprising addition to their team…
Episode Two
The Frequency
It’s time to say goodbye to Earth as the Purusha is ready for take off. The crew try to settle into their ‘new normal’, plan their first evening together and write their pieces to be broadcast to the Frequency
Episode Three
Lunar Concert
Quietland has organised a music recital and PR opportunity for the Purusha while they orbit the moon. Muller experiments with sound to take the crews mind off the monotony of space travel.
Episode Four
Torpor
With Mars in the distance, the crew of the Purusha begin to bed down for the long sleep. It’s time to say their final goodbyes to Earth and record one last piece for the Frequency, as they ponder what awaits them on the other side.
Episode Five
Blinking
The crew tries to come to terms with waking up 35 years in the future. Ambedkar deals with a medical emergency, Ymir has messages from Earth, Muller tests her muscle memory and Colebrook contacts the Philharmonic.
Episode Six
The Philharmonic
The crew tries to uncover what happened to the Philharmonic as Muller deals with a personal trauma. Colebrook undertakes a dangerous mission to learn more about the composer and soloist.
Episode Seven
Binaural Ghosts
With Colebrook in Quarantine, the crew try to unravel what is happening to the Purusha. What is on the ship with them? What is happening to their vision? And what remains of their mission?
Episode Eight
The Golden Ratio
With opinions still divided on how best to proceed, the crew start to decipher The Golden Ratio; perhaps the composers final score is their last chance to contact the Frequency. Alone on the ship, Colebrook makes an unsettling discovery.
Episode Nine
Digital Afterlife
Muller takes command of the Purusha into her own hands. The crew split up to search for answers. Quietland provides news from Earth and Ambedkar examines PAO’s coding. It’s time to discover what’s real and who can still be trusted.
Episode Ten
Roots of Furthest
Lightyears from home and abandoned by Quietland, the crew must reconcile their differences before they reach the Frequency. It’s time to go where only music can take them.
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Written and Directed by: Michael Ramus
Composed and performed by: Alex and Robbie Blencowe
Performances by: Katy Dash, Joel Smith, Kyle Pryke and Jade Campbell
Copywrite Michael Ramus 01.01.2022