Echoes of a Silent Crossing marks the most significant milestone in Vartroy’s career to date
Echoes of a Silent Crossing marks the most significant milestone in Vartroy’s career to date
The album is the synthesis of a journey defined by challenges, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to art
01. Awakening Veil
02. Whispers in the Silence
03. Inner Storm
04. Rebel Souls
05. Embers of the Vanished
06. Another Billionaire
07. Dirge of the Forsaken
08. The Dance of Moments
09. Scars and Memories
10. Talking to an NPC
11. Faces of Lies
12. Roving Horizons
13. Dying Resonance
Release date: April 15, 2026
Label: Independent
Mixing and mastering: Marcos Garcia
Graphic art: Marcos Garcia
"Echoes of a Silent Crossing" marks the most significant milestone in Vartroy’s career to date. The album is the synthesis of a journey defined by challenges, resilience, and an unwavering devotion to art. Moving between deeply personal confessions and contemporary political critique, the work defies predictable formulas. Each track is an echo of a silent, intimate crossing - a solitary journey that leads to profound growth. We invite you to connect with these sounds and let them spark new reflections.
"Echoes of a Silent Crossing" marca o momento mais significativo da trajetória da Vartroy até aqui. O álbum é a síntese de um percurso repleto de desafios, superações e uma persistência inabalável pela arte. Transitando entre o desabafo confessional e a crítica política contemporânea, o trabalho foge de fórmulas prontas. Cada faixa é um eco de uma travessia íntima e silenciosa - uma jornada solitária, mas de profundo amadurecimento. Convidamos você a se conectar com essas sonoridades e permitir que elas despertem novas reflexões.
An awakening, the beginning of a new chapter in this story. Turbulent, full of noise, yet with many glimmers of joy and hope. Many paths meeting at a silent crossroads of life...
Composition: Marcos Garcia
Original idea: Marcos Garcia
Lyrics: Marcos Garcia
Graphic art: Marcos Garcia
Video production: Marcos Garcia
Released as a single: Jul 15, 2024
Performers:
>> Marcos Garcia: vocals, backing vocals, rhythm and solo guitars, bass and drums
"Whispers in the Silence" depicts a fragmented world filled with pain, where shadows fall gently at twilight and whispers are lost in the fading light. The pages of the night turn silently, reflecting memories and dreams that persist in the stillness. The story unfolds in this quiet, shaping the destiny of the characters. Remnants of a lost reality dance in the void, composing a symphony of silence and disorder. As the final whispers fade away, the lost love remains in the echoes of departure, revealing an unfinished love story marked by absence.
In the twilight's gentle sigh, shadows fall,
A shattered world, a silent call.
Pages turning in the still of the night,
Whispers linger, lost in the fading light.
A world in fragments, a canvas of pain,
In every echo, a memory slain.
Through the silence, where dreams persist,
A melody ends, in shadows kiss.
In the stillness, a story unfolds,
In the quiet, our destiny molds.
The remnants dance, in the void they sway,
A symphony of silence, in disarray.
Whispers in the silence, unheard cries,
Echoes of departure, where love lies.
As the final whispers fade away,
In the silence, where echoes stay.
A world departed, a tale untold,
In the remnants, love takes hold.
Composition: Marcos Garcia & Matheus Calache
Original idea: Marcos Garcia & Matheus Calache
Lyrics: Marcos Garcia
Graphic art: Marcos Garcia
Video production: Marcos Garcia
Released as a single: Dec 15, 2024
Performers:
>> Marcos Garcia: vocals, backing vocals, rhythm and solo guitars, bass
>> Matheus Calache: rhythm and solo guitars, drums
"Inner Storm" portrays the intense internal battle of someone facing pain, doubt, and stagnation. The song delves into the journey of overcoming trauma, confronting inner demons, and taking control of one’s life. Through powerful metaphors and a visceral tone, it captures the struggle against inertia, the courage to face the unknown, and the acceptance that scars may remain as reminders—not only of pain but also of growth.
A strong pain echoes in my heart
Stuck in a loop, don’t know where to start
Changing this would hurt even more
But staying is a pain I can’t ignore
I need to close this book today
This chapter, I’m gonna end my way
Life won’t wait for me to see
And time keeps slipping away from me
On the horizon, nothing’s clear
On the horizon, a brand new road
No one here will lend a hand
It’s me alone, I’ve gotta stand
I need to break this inertia now
Time won’t wait, I’ll make it somehow
Only I can end the pain inside of me
The scars of life still bleed and burn
My demons flying
And time devours me whole
I take my car and hit the road
Trying to flee from this heavy load
But I’m spinning round and round
My body’s burning from the inside out
A storm is coming, the final chance
It will be fierce, the last dance
It’ll strip my skin, erase the past
But this pain, it will forever last
A strong memory
A warning for the rest of my life
Composition: Marcos Garcia & Matheus Calache
Original idea: Matheus Calache
Lyrics: Marcos Garcia
Graphic art: Marcos Garcia
Video production: Marcos Garcia
Released as a single: Dec 01, 2024
Performers:
>> Marcos Garcia: vocals, backing vocals, bass
>> Matheus Calache: rhythm and solo guitars, drums
"Rebel Souls" is an anthem to freedom and unity, celebrating the bond between brothers and friends. The lyrics speak of embracing your true self without fear, with rock and metal running through your veins as a vital force. The song captures the raw energy of rebellion, the passion, and the sense of belonging created by the music, evoking memories of nights of madness and fun on the city streets.
Walking alone through the dark streets
Remembering the last toast, the last song
The screams, the chorus,
Everyone raising their horns
Oh my friend, let it flow and sing with me
Oh my brother, join me in this madness
Shh... Come, let me talk to you
Here you don’t need to pretend
Here you can be who you are
No one will judge you, you can scream
But scream loud for the world to hear you
Hey, hey, it's alright
This is rock 'n' roll
Running through your veins
Hey, hey, sing as loud as you can
The fire of metal will burn in your veins
Composition: Marcos Garcia
Original idea: Marcos Garcia
Lyrics: Marcos Garcia
Graphic art: Marcos Garcia
Video production: Marcos Garcia
Released as a single: Aug 15, 2024
Performers:
>> Marcos Garcia: vocals, backing vocals, rhythm and solo guitars, bass and drums
The song “Embers of the Vanished” was inspired by the series The Leftovers and reflects personal themes of loss and renewal. It portrays a world where dreams and memories turn to ashes, leaving silent scars behind. Between pain and emptiness, the song reveals the search for meaning after loss - and, even in the darkness, the spark of hope that refuses to fade.
Among the flames, melted dreams
Memories blend with cries in the haze
A deafening silence, ashes falling from the sky
A longing that burns deep inside
Invisible scars etched in the twilight
Embers of the vanished, burning bright,
In the shadows of the silent night.
A dance of dreams in the fading glow,
In the aftermath, where emotions flow.
A symphony of silence in the air
Embrace the void where love once soared
We keep searching, hope persists
But the heart dies slowly
In the air we can hear
A melody of ...
Agony that tears from within
The unbearable pain of the impossible
Another sun rises
The light dazzles my eyes
Another sleepless night
I want to run to nowhere
I want to cease to exist
I can't believe anymore
My soul wants to depart
Hands come together, a spark of hope is born
A friendly shoulder, a healing embrace
A profound gaze awakens the soul once again
But in the stillness of the night, silence sings its song again
Composition: Marcos Garcia & Matheus Calache
Original idea: Matheus Calache
Lyrics: Matheus Calache
Graphic art: Matheus Calache
Video production: Marcos Garcia
Released as a single: Oct 15, 2023
Performers:
>> Marcos Garcia: vocals, backing vocals, rhythm and solo guitars, bass
>> Matheus Calache: rhythm and solo guitars, drums
“Another Billionaire” is a direct critique of inequality and the indifference of the powerful. The song questions the value of wealth in the face of human suffering and the planet’s collapse, exposing the contrast between the luxury of a few and the need of many - a call for awareness and change.
"The space to conquer, the deep sea to explore
But while they seek grandeur, others hunger for more
In a world of plenty, where sickness takes its toll"
A horde of billionaires, driving blind, unaware
Unconscious decisions, nothing to share
Morality? Respect? Just total despair
Drowning in disparity
Have you heard of charity?
No… Another billionaire, with riches to spare
Counting the insanity, without a single care
What dreams could we have built, with money and time?
What wonders could we have raised, if we were aligned?
Instead, lives are wasted, the planet in distress
It’s time to change our ways, and strive for progress
No… Another billionaire, with riches to spare
Counting the insanity, without a single care
Another billionaire, with buckets of excess
They laugh and scoff, while they brush us off
At the crossroads, the dissonant sound of wails... Forsaken on their paths, lost in life’s crossing. Silent echoes of stories that few can hear and understand.
Composition: Marcos Garcia
Original idea: Marcos Garcia
Lyrics: Marcos Garcia
Graphic art: Marcos Garcia
Video production: Marcos Garcia
Released as a single: Nov 15, 2024
Performers:
>> Marcos Garcia: vocals, backing vocals, rhythm guitars, bass and drums
>> Beto Leonetti: solo guitars
"The Dance of Moments" celebrates the beauty and impermanence of each moment in life. The song encourages us to live fully and savor the fleeting details of daily life - things often overlooked in the rush of routine. It highlights tiny wonders, like birdsong and the scent of coffee, that bring joy and meaning. The lyrics urge us to let go of the past, keep an open heart to the present, and see life’s beauty in the small, ordinary moments. Each second is a treasure, and life becomes a gift when we choose to live it with awareness and love.
In the endless dance of time,
Every moment is a flame.
Passing by, never returning,
What once was, will never be the same.
Each instant is a rare jewel,
A sunset fading in the sky.
Cherish the fleeting, the now,
It's what life brings, what draws us high.
In the rush of daily life,
We miss the present's shining light.
Tiny wonders often hidden,
In the details, joy is written.
Birdsong in the morning air,
The scent of fresh coffee in the breeze.
Life gives us these simple treasures,
We must stop and seize.
Leave the past where it lies,
Look forward, but live in the now.
Time is a river, flowing onward,
Enjoy it, life is calling, take a bow.
The race of life keeps pulling fast,
We fail to see the gifts that last.
Delicate treasures wait to be,
Revealed in moments quietly free.
Wake up to what's around you,
Find beauty in the common, the small.
Each moment is a treasure,
Live it with love, embrace it all.
Live every second, feel it in your soul,
Embrace the moment, make your heart whole.
Treasure the little things, the wonders all around,
Life is a gift, in every sight and sound.
In the endless dance of time,
Every moment is a flame.
Embrace the wonder of the now,
Before time takes it away in its game... again... again...
Composition: Marcos Garcia & Matheus Calache
Original idea: Matheus Calache
Lyrics: Marcos Garcia
Graphic art: Marcos Garcia
Video production: Marcos Garcia
Released as a single: Apr 01, 2024
Performers:
>> Marcos Garcia: vocals, backing vocals
>> Matheus Calache: rhythm and solo guitars, bass and drums
"Scars and Memories" is a powerful anthem about resilience and rebirth. It explores the struggle of overcoming life's heavy burdens and the courage needed to emerge from darkness. The song portrays scars not as weaknesses, but as cherished memories and marks of a life fully lived. With a burning hope and a determination to let the heart beat again, it conveys a message of rising stronger from pain and embracing a new, uncharted path forward.
The weight of life can bring you down, courage is what it takes to rise
Escaping the void, finding the light may be harder than you realize
But the will to live each moment is stronger than staying in the dark
I'll carry the open wounds and scars as memories, leaving my mark
Memories of wounderful moments
Memories of challenging times
The body may ache, but hope is a burning fire
Back to life, back to the game
To die young as old as can be
Let the heart beat again
Feet burning on this new road of life
The horizon's endless, no path in sight
Through echoes of pain, the soul rises stronger
In every scar, a memory, a story to ponder
Memories of wounderful moments
Memories of challenging times
The naked body burns with the sun of a new day
Composition: Marcos Garcia
Original idea: Marcos Garcia
Lyrics: Marcos Garcia
Graphic art: Marcos Garcia
Video production: Marcos Garcia
Released as a single: Sep 15, 2024
Performers:
>> Marcos Garcia: vocals, backing vocals, rhythm and solo guitars, bass and drums
The song "Talking to an NPC" portrays the protagonist's frustration as they try to connect with people in a digital age marked by shallow, emotionless interactions. Amid empty conversations and fake personas, they realize the lack of authenticity in relationships and the emptiness behind perfect appearances. Tired of this superficiality and disconnection, the character chooses to step away from this world, seeking a more genuine life, rejecting false connections, and prioritizing their own peace and authenticity.
In this digital age, meeting new people
has become a miserable task
One-word conversations
No empathy, no connection
Beautified faces, fake personas
Flesh and bones with no soul
Words stolen from ancient books
Words the heart does not feel
Everybody seems to know everything
But nobody knows anything
Lives shattered behind perfect photos
Silent screams of empty souls
Break through
Fake views
I want the truth
Not the lies
Wake up
Stand up
I want the truth
Come to real life
I'm tired of this nonsense
I have no more time to waste
Talk to my hand
Because I'm shutting down this crap
Composition: Marcos Garcia & Matheus Calache
Original idea: Matheus Calache
Lyrics: Marcos Garcia
Graphic art: Marcos Garcia
Video production: Marcos Garcia
Released as a single: Jun 01, 2024
Performers:
>> Marcos Garcia: vocals, backing vocals, solo guitars, bass
>> Matheus Calache: rhythm and solo guitars, drums
“Faces of Lies” is a cry against the superficiality and falsehood of life on social media. The song exposes the illusion of appearances and the pursuit of validation amid empty lives disconnected from reality. It’s a shout of liberation - a refusal to live in a fake paradise and a decision to rediscover what’s real.
I don't care about your Instagram profile anymore,
I just want something real,
Not this fake life for someone else.
Take your pictures, wait for your likes,
Goodbye, I will live my life.
'Cause time is running, and life is happening.
Modern society,
Fake lives,
Pictures of happiness,
And void inside.
Modern society,
Faces of lies,
Beautiful moments,
And sadness inside.
I'm tired of thinking I have a shitty life,
And others are in paradise,
Through pictures of perfect moments.
And it's just about money and things,
Not a real connection, not a real moment,
Not from the heart, not in their souls.
So I'm unplugging from this amount of shit,
From now on, please don't waste your time
Trying to sell me this fake paradise,
I've got my stuff, I'm going to live my life.
Let me ask you something,
Can you see all those things?
Can you look around you
And see real things?
Let me tell you something,
Life is flashing before your eyes,
And that time you will never get back.
Composition: Marcos Garcia & Matheus Calache
Original idea: Matheus Calache
Lyrics: Marcos Garcia
Graphic art: Marcos Garcia
Video production: Marcos Garcia
Released as a single: Nov 17, 2023
Performers:
>> Marcos Garcia: vocals, backing vocals, solo guitars
>> Matheus Calache: backing vocals, rhythm and solo guitars, bass and drums
"Roving Horizons" celebrates the essence of the nomadic life, portraying a journey of freedom on the open road. The song highlights community, the bonds between friends, and the joy of living untethered, chasing the horizon with hope and an adventurous spirit.
Roving through the desert land
With nothing but a van at hand
Searching for a place to be
Within this nomadic community
From town to town, we find our way
With memories and stories to convey
Meeting friends, both old and new
In this nomad life, so full of hues
No chains or ties,
We live our dreams
Under wide-open skies,
In this nomad life
Lonely roads, where the journey goes on
With freedom, hope, and a brand-new dawn
Traveling light, with a heart so true
In this life that we’ve chosen,
me and you
Nomadland, a life so free
With endless roads, as far as we can see
Roaming forever, through this land
With nothing but love, in our nomad hands
’Cause we live in Nomadland!
Many paths met at the silent crossroads of life. For those who could hear, the resonance of these stories grows fainter, fading with the movement of the clock's hands... And so, one journey ends, and a new one begins.