Originally released on a limited CD edition of Through Shaded Woods in 2020, Transition II has grown into one of the most beloved and talked-about pieces in the Lunatic Soul catalogue. At nearly 28 minutes in length, the epic composition was too long to be included on the original vinyl pressing – until now.
For this special 2026 release, Mariusz Duda has carefully reshaped Transition II, into a new 23-minute suite designed to fit a single side of vinyl without losing any of the hypnotic grandeur that made it a fan favourite.
Watch the official visualizer for the single “Realm Of The Weeping Willows” via the YouTube player below:
Music, lyrics and all instruments by Mariusz Duda
Produced by Mariusz Duda, Magda, and Robert Szrzedniccy
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Magda and Robert Srzedniccy at Serakos Studio, Warsaw, Poland
Video by Sightsphere
This release also presents newly remixed versions of “Hylophobia” and “Vyraj,” both originally recorded for the “Through Shaded Woods” sessions, remixed from the ground up.
Lunatic Soul’s founder and leader Mariusz Duda wouldn’t be himself if he didn’t add something previously unheard, so the release also includes a new piece, “Realm of The Weeping Willows,” which began taking shape during the “Through Shaded Woods” sessions but was completed at the beginning of 2026.
“Transition II” is out now on olive green vinyl LP, black vinyl LP, CD and digitally.
Purchase “Transition II” here: https://lunaticsoul.lnk.to/Transition_II