There’s something deeply soothing about watching life unfold inside an aquarium. The delicate interplay of light, the graceful motion of fish, and the sense of an enclosed yet infinite world. This is the very essence that inspired Akvárko — a beautiful card-drafting game where players build their own thriving fish tanks — and it’s the same feeling that flows through Currents in Glass, a specially created soundtrack and art series celebrating its world.
A Soundtrack of Flowing Textures
The six-track suite takes listeners on an immersive journey, each piece capturing a different mood of the aquatic world:
- Ripples of Dawn – Gentle, awakening harmonies with soft harp glissandi and refracted melodic fragments.
- Drifting in Silence – Meditative, suspended tones floating through a vast underwater soundscape.
- Shimmering Schools – Playful rhythms and bright melodic interweavings evoking the synchronized dance of fish.
- Deep Resonance – A mysterious dive into the deep, using low strings, drones, and glowing harmonic layers.
- Glass Labyrinth – Intricate crystalline textures and rhythmic pulses creating a sense of complexity.
- Ebb and Flow – A closing movement that balances stillness and motion, fading into tranquil resolution.
Each track uses layered instrumentation, glissandi, and modulating harmonies to mirror the fluidity and interconnectivity of life within an aquarium.
Visualizing the Aquatic Dream
Alongside the music, a set of rich, thematic artworks brings the soundtrack to life. Each piece was designed with a semi-realistic illustrative style, focusing on:
- Dynamic lighting – refracted beams cutting through water to create depth.
- Layered transparency – glass-like textures and overlapping organic forms.
- Vibrant color palettes – from tranquil pastel dawn tones to striking neon bursts in the “schooling” pieces.
The result is a visual journey that perfectly complements the music: fluid, harmonious, and brimming with subtle detail.
Why This Matters for Akvárko
While Akvárko challenges players to balance aesthetics and strategy in constructing their perfect fish tank, Currents in Glass translates that same philosophy into sound and imagery. It’s about layering elements — colors, shapes, tones — into a cohesive, living whole. Whether you’re a fan of the game, a lover of aquariums, or simply someone seeking calm inspiration, this project invites you to step inside an underwater glass world.