For an end to begin and a beginning to end... For life to live again and again... For all of creation, enabled within... There must be fire... LOKA or 'World'(snkrt,pali) is a commentary on the World of Today and tomorrow. A World under enormous strain and pressure as it approaches a new epoch and paradigm. As history teaches, such an occasion of change is never approached without significant struggle. Marcus Wood(MSW) writes, sings(3 tracks) and utilizes various instruments and electronics for these songs. MSW's scorching, angular guitar performances are a staple of LOKA. After utilizing the talents and wisdom of Jazz legend Julian Priester on the previous release "FORMATIONS", MSW recruits a bold reed player from the forefront of the Seattle scene, Chris Credit(Reptet). Chris supplies heavy doses of fire and as with the times ahead of us... ...There will be fire...