Sithu Aye - Set Course for Andromeda (Full Album Stream)

Set Course for Andromeda is my first full-length album since Invent the Universe back in 2012 and to make up for the long wait, I decided that I would go all out with a 76-minute double album.
The first disc is a collection of songs which have no thematic tie to each other, but were instead intended to be very progressive and very diverse. Many of the songs included in the first disc are some of my longest as well. Each track is meant to harshly cut into the next, hopefully highlighting just how different each of the songs on the first disc are.
The second disc is one 29-minute song broken up into 6 parts, and is meant to follow a sort of ‘hero’s journey’. The twist is that the hero is an alien Andromedan and the space cadets from the first track of disc 1 are observing it after barely making it to Andromeda. Musically, I wanted ‘The Andromedan’ to be nothing like I have ever done before, distinct from both the first disc and from all my previous work.
I hope you all enjoy ‘Set Course for Andromeda’!
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Tracks:
Space Cadet: 00:00
Set Course for Andromeda!!!: 01:53
Constants and Variables: 10:31
Spiral: 18:59
Beyond the Boundary: 23:19
Transient Transistors: 31:53
...We Actually Made it to Andromeda!!!: 39:49
The Andromedan Pt I: A Single Step: 46:06
The Andromedan Pt II: Mystic Village: 51:28
The Andromedan Pt III: Trials of the Elements: 58:00
The Andromedan Pt IV: The Darkness Within: 01:02:05
The Andromedan Pt V: Rebirth: 01:04:44
The Andromedan Pt VI: Mother of Creation: 01:10:55
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Guests:
Set Course for Andromeda!!! - Guitar solo by Jake Howsam Lowe (The Helix Nebula) and Violin by Yvette Young (Covet)
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Yvette Young | Covet
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Constants and Variables - Guitar solo by Stephen Taranto (The Helix Nebula)
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Spiral - Piano composition and performance by Luke Martin and guitar solo by Plini
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Plini
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Beyond the Boundary - Guitar solo by David Maxim Micic
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Transient Transistors - Guitar solo by Aaron Marshall (Intervals)
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...We Actually Made it to Andromeda!!! - Guitar solo by Mark Holcomb (Periphery)
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/ markperiphery

[@LostTh3Game]

Still here listening in 2023 at least 3x a week. This has become my favorite album of all time. I can never get tired of hearing it.

[@CoffinZ12]

I still listen to this cover to cover regularly, not 3x a week but easily twice a month on a slow month.

[@nicksquires7034]

Bruh it’s so good I forgot about it and just remembered it today

[@SingSkateScream]

Yes sir 😃

[@brucelourenco]

Same here!

[@mattchiasson3819]

I’m on a good once a week cover to cover… but when I worked overnights this was on every night

[@willsessions2474]

When your 22 yr old son says, "Dad, you have got to fucking listen to this. At one point it reduced me to tears.", you know you've done your job as a parent. Thank you Kegan Sessions.

[@joetischer2161]

I have to reply. Granted Im 31, but I just wish my dad wood take the time to feel this..

[@joetischer2161]

would*

[@nicholasmays4257]

lol i bet he would get wood if he took the time to feel for it

[@MrDmadness]

People like your son give me hope for the future. good job sir. ;)

[@stevedinisio8982]

My dad is guitar player and we love sharing amazing music with each other. This is one I've showed him and he loves it. Its amazing

[@ChristopherAlbrecht-el2vh]

2024 and im still banging this album who's with me, one of the best concept instrumentals of all time.!!!

[@NikNocturnal]

This is amazing dude! Never stop making amazing music

[@ColeVickSheepShearer]

You make sure you do the same.(spoken as a fan, not as if I even know this legend) I'm obsessed with your work Nik. As am I obsessed with this masterpiece.

[@quantumxfluxmd6821]

Thats crazy I seen your comment on here cuz i just discovered sithu aye a week ago and I discovered you nik like a few months ago but still super dope to see you know who is this also.

[@JB-ml6ir]

@@quantumxfluxmd6821 Blessed algorythm

[@Abc-tx4zr]

thanks dude!

[@xenogorwraithblade2538]

I see you everywhere. You have the best taste in music, my dude.

[@Th3EpitapH]

not sure if it's been done but it has to be. sithu ayylmao

[@nstryder-music]

I always come back to this album. Everything about it is pure perfection.

[@SingSkateScream]

yessir! really good record!

[@Hugo_Lee]

This guy really deserves more views; fucking beautiful song writing

[@Hugo_Lee]

Best album yet

[@amberoath]

Gonna be my favorite for 2016.

[@Cuzjudd]

Pulse EP >

[@beto222ism]

i agree

[@iram84mx1]

Love the lyrics

[@koriarchen]

Dude I heard this album for the first time in 2021 and God as my witness I've never been the same since, its actually beautiful. You've done something special here, don't forget that.

[@redsed1565]

Agree! Its a masterpiece!

[@FarMus]

Just got into Sithu from a random Amazon music recommendation, a song from Senpai 3, interested me so much that I looked up his other stuff, found this, it blew my mind.. straight to Andromeda! Some of the best stuff I've ever heard!

[@allisonolivier4159]

I'm jamming this while I type a paper on Stellar Evolution for my Astronomy class. It just feels right

[@GonnaGetYouBoi]

the galaxy is fake. copernicus, etc we're into the occult. the universe is a poor representation of their terrible satanic gods. look into Saturn worship. and then you'll start to connect the dots. God put a firmament of water above us. its blue. pretty simple. also, you can't scientifically make it 1 second in the van Allen belt with the technology today.. let alone what we had when we went to the moon. kinda funny NASA has recently officially stated that they lost the moon landing recording and they lost the technology to ever go back. 😄😄😂😂😄. but that's okay because... LOL... I almost can't even type it... the scientist from NASA says its okay because we've already been there. so yeah, we never went to the moon. outer space is symbolic for a lot of things, I'd recommend into looking into old astronomers and their Freemason connections. its definitely more interesting than the bullshit nonsense you're learning about. oh and all the mars rover videos were taken on earth. put a red screen over pictures of different terrain is ez. look into it, NASA has already been caught doing it. 😄😄😄. astronomy...common core.. you kiddies are being taught to be stupid. and paying for it. how embarrassing. "if you want to get laid, goto college. if you want an education, goto the library" -frank zappa

[@Kaiokendrew]

@@GonnaGetYouBoi Hard bait

[@saganyghtmusic2719]

@@GonnaGetYouBoi yeah, you have all the secret knowledge that the rest of us are blind to. You are a god i must worship the infinite wisdom you are vomiting out. My feeble brain cant even comprehend your statements. All hail the information wizard!

[@tonyiannotti1467]

​@@saganyghtmusic2719, careful there Our Holiness may take what you are saying as sarcastic. Remember, over the internet tone is ambiguous. Please be careful as we are unaware of Our Holiness's full power.

[@timryder3444]

This is the one of the best instrumental albums I've heard in years Sithu. Thank you! and Fuck the naysayers!

[@KoMDraegast]

The feeling you get when you listen to a musically impeccable album with melody to hit the core of your being, you know you are listening to an insanely talented musician. Incredible stuff, probably will be repeating this album a ton, the entire second part which is one single song was always making me want to cry it was so good. Definitely a masterpiece that will be unmatchable for quite a while. Holy balls.

[@oftheborg]

You know you've been watching too much politics when you see 'musically impeachable.'

[@pinksucccubus]

@@oftheborg I feel this lmfao

[@seananderson5334]

I've probably already commented here but this is seriously one of the best guitar focused albums available. Every riff hits hard and the overall theme melody is great.

[@OrochiShiki]

That feel when repeated listens give you a new layer that you never noticed before.

[@StephenTaranto]

What a journey.

[@MTheoOA]

WOW, you! I love ur participation in Plini, Sithu, and your band.

[@travisamazingable]

8:53 to the end of set course for Andromeda is my fav part, so much feels in that solo

[@AntonioNovta]

as soon as Mark's solo came in at 44:48 I couldn't wipe the smile off of my face :)

[@RanDieBam]

18:59 Spiral reminds me so much of Pokémon Diamond/Pearl, I can't.

[@nether3428]

In 2017, this was in my top 10 albums of all time. In 2024, this is in my top 5 albums of all time. It's only grown on me with time, as have you as an artist. Keep on rockin' dude

[@joeskate6832]

Been blasting this one a few years now. It never gets old. This is absolute perfection.

[@douevendjent3125]

Mother of creation is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever listened to in my entire life. It takes me back to a time when my friends were all still friends and some were still alive. Thank you so much.

[@stevedinisio8982]

This album is absolutely incredible

[@HolySweetFr4nck]

"Puts music for everyone to listen for FREE". Alright, time to pre-order the album! Love it ;)

[@thedrycleaners3086]

Sithu Aye's music is getting better with every release!!

[@wrytte]

I went to a random vape shop a couple years ago and the worker was playing Widek feat. Sithu Aye. I told him how much I loved that song and he recommended me this album. I never got a chance to check it out until today, and Holy heck this album is such an incredible journey. I wasn't prepared for disc 2, it was an emotional ride. I shouldn't have slept on this, and I'm so glad I did listened.

[@beyondinfinity6324]

love the jazzy vibe on Spiral! Sithu Aye is love, Sithu Aye is life

[@TheBadThad]

+Beyond Infinity And so is Beyond Infinity!

[@dexterj5615]

Beyond Infinity spiral is by far the highlight of the album for me

[@jamesscarborough9923]

This album is absolutely beautiful, I can just put it on and work away

[@kevindavizu]

a dia de hoy(2020) me sigue pareciendo el mejor album de Sithu Aye, es una master piece

[@marcusmilliance4240]

For mobile Disk One Space Cadet 00:00 Set Course for Andromeda!!!: 01:53 Constants and Variables: 10:31 Spiral: 18:59 Beyond the Boundary: 23:19 Transient Transistors: 31:53 ...We Actually Made it to Andromeda!!!: 39:49 Disk Two The Andromedan Pt I: A Single Step: 46:04 Tne Andromedan Pt II: Mystic Village: 51:28 The Andromedan Pt III: Trials of the Elements: 58:00 The Andromedan Pt IV: The Darkness Within: 01:02:05 The Andromedan Pt V: Rebirth: 01:04:44 The Andromedan Pt VI: Mother of Creation: 01:10:55

[@marianasempire486]

Music is an incredible thing, it bridges gaps, and transcends generations. This is a great piece of incredible musicianship. I'm an aspiring guitarist, I may never get to where I aspire to be, but one day I hope to leave behind a piece of music before I pass away, for whomever to listen.

[@kevinlinger5221]

The shredding at the end of Rebirth blows me away every time... What an incredible vibe

[@WidekMusic]

Awesome new album Man! Love it, really diverse and enjoyable :)

[@artsyjoe94]

omg!!

[@mistersmith489]

Right on Widek, way to show support amongst great musicians.

[@calebbernstein5163]

Where's Piotrek ? :(((((((( As always AWESOME Sithu! Incredible release!

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

Diverse hahaha not even close to Diverse compared to a Steven Wilson Album

[@ChelseaGrinMan001]

Why would you compare music unless it was to their own music is music and that's that

[@Noxious922]

Lol at Plini's "Ayeeee Lmao's" In spiral. He's almost lol'ing at you through his guitar

[@erichughes3987]

what's an Ayeeee Lmao?

[@DavidMaximMicic]

Good luck Sithu, this release rocks!! :D ueee \o/

[@airakazatratuob]

+David Maxim Micic your solo was fucking amazing !

[@Clokkr]

David, if not for you, I wouldn't be listening to Sithu Aye. Also are you on the track Set Course For Andromeda?

[@TundraCH]

Your solo on Beyond The Boundary still blows my effing mind, just saying

[@brycewalburn3926]

On a scale from 1 to 10, this album is really excellent.

[@ToastierHat]

so like a 9?

[@sc-ek6qz]

Or V squared

[@beyondmassakren]

20.271 Views. 1.137 Likes. 0 Dislikes. Well done, Sithu!

[@robertkerley7484]

If ANYTHING was good about 2016, it was the music.

[@aidaenalle-kopas8215]

agreed

[@ChelseaGrinMan001]

Robert Kerley ironically the best and worst things were music related

[@edoardocasini4153]

one of the best and most creative minds in the guitar world today, no jokes

[@dwangnoderbora]

Correction: SEVERAL of the best and most creative minds in the guitar world today.

[@nondovcsik]

Not even exaggerating, I've had this on repeat for the past week. Thank you for getting me through my shitty cube job.

[@EmeritusIV616]

listen to buckethead he is not dejent but seriously he is god he haves all types of emotions in her songs fo me the best guitarrist ever..........

[@_AriseChicken]

youre insulting buckethead by calling it djent

[@paulanhalt3609]

I'm so in love with this album. After all these years, I keep coming back to listen to it front to back and I have such a good time with it. It's simply beautiful music

[@lostimemusic1255]

This whole album plays a like an epic-rock concerto in space. Loved every minute of it my friend.

[@lostimemusic1255]

Part IV The Darkness Within is my favorite

[@ChelseaGrinMan001]

26:26 such an unexpected heavy part! Awesome

[@amberoath]

I loved this part! I wanted to break stuff to that riff.

[@dmunozkuster]

You should listen to the rest lol 29:29

[@enilix]

Transient Transistors .. giving me a major FCPREMIX vibe. Loving this album, and collaborations with lots of other great musicians. This is proof that great music still lives on, despite what "pop" music and radio lead you to believe.

[@JeffLedinDrums]

The section at 16:14 reminds me of one of the main motifs from the Interstellar OST. Fitting, considering this album also involves space travel. So good!

[@ChairZomg]

this album is so amazing man, love the senpai series too, thank you for all this great music please keep making it, i cant keep looping the new work. been here since cassini and you just keep getting better

[@aidaenalle-kopas8215]

I'd like to enter some kind of space ship, blast this album through my custom sound system, and float through space while it plays. That's probably where I'll live out the rest of my days, if anyone wants to come for the adventure, let me know. I'll be leaving on Sunday. Incredible album, thank you for this masterpiece!

[@Thealiasguy]

This is almost probably the most amazing album I have heard all year, its so diverse and the use of strings is exactly where it should be. There is just so much style in this album that is combined with emotive music writing to make a really holistic work of art. It feels really complete. Well done!

[@ChadPhillipsMusic]

I listen to a ton of instrumental rock and prog metal. This record is at the top of my A list. Absolute genius. Best Sithu Aye EVER and my favorite album to date. Thank you for making this record. It's truly inspiring and uplifting. Can't stop listening.

[@redsed1565]

Man u can cure cancer with this ! Unbelievable ! Bravo son!

[@joekraxberger1489]

Major love from Kansas City. I've loved this recording for years and its doesn't get old for me. Thank you

[@ModernDayBabylon]

[@davecrupel2817]

You guys need to do the Modern Aye SKyahrbor tour again! and you need to come here to Boston! I will pay for myself, and for my 2 djent friends to join :D come to the Brighton Music Hall or the Paradise Rock Club. You're right up close with your fans there. :)

[@ryankalinowski1759]

Add 2 more to that count. Boston has a great music scene, Animals as Leaders sold out the Royale back in November so the djent fanbase is here and willing to come out! =)

[@johnlorentzen7678]

Hopefully both of you got to see him with Haken a few weeks back. That show was tight!

[@davecrupel2817]

@@johnlorentzen7678 sorry for the late response. Yes, i did get to see that show. And it was incredible.

[@ColeVickSheepShearer]

@@ryankalinowski1759 I wish you were my friend. Djent is like hieroglyphics here in Jersey and I'm forced to listen alone. But we have Angel Vivaldi. Pros and cons.

[@KrapXela]

16:15 (Constants and Variables) reminds me of the Interstellar soundtrack.

[@luisalejandrohernandezvill1228]

I thought the same

[@sonerbiriz4708]

@@luisalejandrohernandezvill1228 yes it sounds similar :)

[@the-method81]

loving the eastern sound of the finale. such a great album. really enjoyed it.

[@littleredguitars2]

can't stop listening to this album sithu. stellar job. you should definitely be proud of this one.

[@apollo42592]

This is honestly a fucking masterpiece. It's just so beautiful and diverse. It can go from heavy and punchy to soft and elegant on the blink of an aye ;) Keep up the great work man you are amazingly talented.

[@AlexJohnson-cw3gg]

How about instead of everyone bitching about how progressive music is "supposed" to work... We enjoy the beauty that is this album. Another great one +Sithu Aye!

[@whatokyea96]

Wow was never a fan of Sithu but this album has been incredible

[@ChairZomg]

one of my favorite albums ever, i love you sithu

[@rayanhate]

This should inaugurate a new music genre: Ridiculously Easy Listening.

[@vankaizenify]

This should inaugurate a new writing reviews genre: Ridiculously Easy Writing.

[@slayersangelripper83]

you should check out who expired them, original prog rock, like Yes

[@slayersangelripper83]

inspired not expired lmao

[@jeremyphipps777]

Who killed prog rock??!??!!? xD

[@DS0TM]

I love the fact it's all space themed! Outer space is awesome, and the music makes me feel like I'm floating through the cosmos. Great job :)

[@fgimlif9494]

Kreygasm

[@AeonsOfFrost]

+gimli9494 Also PogChamp. Don't forget PogChamp.

[@Archaeologist]

+Marco Corbera STACK IT UP

[@dantheman52420]

Been looking forward to this one!

[@deblaze666]

Made my night. You are the bomb!

[@eldartop1634]

I’ve really enjoyed your music! Thanks a lot !

[@core2zero]

Sithu aye, Widek, Plini, what a soundtrack to play No Man's Sky, i love it!!!

[@kevingibranr3365]

It's 65daysofstatic man

[@crusatyr]

He's not talking about the actual No Man's Sky soundtrack, he's saying hes listening to those bands while he plays, like his own soundtrack.

[@core2zero]

crusatyr this

[@alaaentabi7879]

try break my fucking sky , fits

[@kevingibranr3365]

crusatyr ok

[@robertosegura5040]

Thank you man, really. This is beautiful, full of emotions.

[@WinfriedSitte]

Awesome work. Really enjoying this!

[@samuelbarao8550]

There are no words to describe this work of art, wonderful!

[@SeanAsheOfficial]

Great work man, sounds killer :D Congrats on the release!

[@SithuAye]

+Sean Ashe Thanks so much Sean ^____^

[@bluefett]

+Sithu Aye if you don't mind me asking, who tracked drums for this work of art? They sound fantastic!

[@SithuAye]

+BlueFettPvP The drums are actually programmed! I used Superior Drummer

[@calebbernstein5163]

which expansions Sithu??? Just now downloading and starting to use it today. Downloading core library now.. I know I definitely want the Steven Slate SDX.

[@Dagnus284]

This comment is how i discovered your amazing music and playing a couple years ago @Sean Ashe. Keep it up, man. You slay. Up there with the best of them.

[@TheBadThad]

WOW! Fantastic as always! I needed a fresh fix, thanks for making such great music!

[@rajut_lensa]

this is super creative and such an eargasm album!

[@tylerhatherley9012]

Beautiful album, thank you so much for posting it for us! Will be buying this for sure

[@beatrizcastro9123]

Your work is just amazing

[@divinefallfromgrace]

That was absolutely awesome. 👌🏻

[@nextleaders]

Just wow! It's floaty, it' diversely, it's epic! Thank you!

[@fijiancrestediguana]

This sounds amazing, man! This has got to be my new favourite album of yours! Great job

[@thamm89]

This is the most underrated album I've ever heard. AMAZING! I wish I had a spaceship :(

[@davecrupel2817]

Dude, dont fret when it comes to wait times. Not everyone can crank out a quality album in a year's time. some people dont have that kind of time. Wintersun i think holds the record for this. xD

[@hehasbluewaffle]

Could not agree more, Wintersun is my favorite band and I had no problem waiting 8 years for Time 1, it was a masterpiece.

[@Squidward_Tikiland]

and tool. and weezer. and nile.

[@lachlanchalloner5699]

hehasbluewaffle Wintersun are awful, they nowhere near compare to sithu aye or David maxim micic or jakub zytecki, they're the best guitarists around

[@davecrupel2817]

They're not awefull. They're a totally different genre. And by THAT reasoning, they can't be compared to sithu. Wintersun can play faster, but Sithu has far more variety in his sound. 2 totally different worlds, both filled with beauties of their own.

[@hehasbluewaffle]

I agree, Jakub, David, Sithu, Plini and the rest are phenomenal, but Wintersun is totally different and can't be compared to them. And Wintersun's new album is coming out in July and I cannot wait

[@drmichael1064]

utterly wonderful

[@joeyspingarn1437]

This is the most compelling, beautiful, complete, perfection of an album I have ever heard. Truly a masterpiece.

[@quridapearson5068]

This is amazing dude!

[@harvs6888]

So sick man!!!!!, awesome work

[@pablosupersoul]

Man, your music blows my mind. Thanks a lot.

[@SadisticKillerXx]

This is sick, always a good work man!! Loving it

[@kristoffermulvad]

Spectacular!

[@chrisparker6282]

THIS IS AMAZING!!! BEST INSTRUMENTAL I HAVE HEARD IN A VERY LONG TIME!!!

[@richardmason9832]

Absolutely wonderful! I love the way the whole album starts with this almost naive melody, and turns into such a prog epic. Really inspiring and heartfelt music man, thank you!

[@MattHernandezDrums]

Loved Mystic Village!! One of the best instrumental concept albums ever! Well worth the wait Sithu!

[@gonkula]

This music is heartwarming and inspiring. Thanks Sithu!

[@Cukes_]

Sithu Aye back at it again with the sick beats! Incredible work as always. Thanks for composing such amazing music! Cheers, man.

[@lewis0361]

Brilliant, Truly amazing.

[@MrOoimbaLexe]

Great album man! Thanks for your music!

[@flamensherd]

wow this is amazing! awesome composing, awesome collaborations and huge diversity. a very fun album indeed

[@marianasempire486]

Btw I have had this album running in the background, and its literally the best. I am in love. Much love to all involved in the creation of this. ❤

[@DeFySniping]

48:48 makes me wanna cry. its so good

[@amberoath]

My favorite part of the album. So so pure

[@jaimemendiola5512]

My favorite record this year!! You did it!! You blew them all away!! Thanks for all your hard work my friend!!

[@ErikPaluka]

Love this! I listen to this every week when working. Thank you!

[@mikeflo9767]

great work of art sithu aye! stellar tunes!!

[@giacomorossini8583]

Love every guitar solo there. Thank you sithu

[@GFGVanguard]

Really enjoyed the album! So beautifully diverse and away from the norm; all I can say is my ears thank you!