‘Existentia’ is a powerful composition by the renowned British composer Sami Yusuf, featuring the extraordinary Homayoun Shajarian in their first-ever collaboration. This single serves as the debut release from Yusuf’s highly awaited tenth studio album, Ecstasy.

A grand production of remarkable scale, ‘Existentia’ showcases a sweeping soundscape meticulously crafted by Yusuf, who composed and arranged the piece for over one hundred musicians from four continents. The recording features a stunning array of traditional acoustic instruments, performed by masters from Turkey, Azerbaijan, Iran, the UK, and beyond. A European philharmonic strings section introduces a Western classical element, while two choirs—one from India and one from Morocco—infuse the work with rich, multilayered textures.

Years in the making, ‘Existentia’ is a triumph of exceptional artistry and dedication at every level, from its visionary composition and intricate orchestration to its impeccable audio engineering. The soaring vocals of Sami Yusuf, alongside the captivating voice of Homayoun Shajarian, reveal two masterful musicians in their prime, whose powerful synergy is felt in every note. The lyrics, written in Persian and Arabic, express a mystical understanding of a unity that underlies all of creation—a unity that transcends individual civilizations and weaves all of humanity together, regardless of form or expression. Inspired by the universal mysticism of Rumi and Bayazid Bastami, the lyrics beautifully mirror the inner journey revealed through the music.