Common Center is a 7-piece ensemble of 12-string guitar, violin, saxophone, keyboards, bass, and drums. Their compositions intermingle soft, mellifluous tones with punchy, driving rhythms—a balance between meditativeness and ferocity. The goal is transcendence. The band's influences range from progressive rock and folk roots to classical music, gypsy grooves, and avant-garde and experimental groups from around the world. The lyrics explore themes of consciousness, friendship, and
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