Sonic Ritual by Bintang Manira Manik/manirastar

Sonic Ritual invites you into a journey beyond time and space, where sound opens a passage to places that feel distant yet deeply familiar. Inspired by the volcanic energy and layered folklore of the Nusantara archipelago, a region shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, Bintang creates immersive worlds that move between memory and imagination.

Blending traditional instruments with electronic textures, his work honors ancestral practices while embracing experimentation. He draws a natural connection between Indonesian trance ritual sound and the pulse of contemporary club culture, where rhythm, repetition, and collective movement dissolve boundaries. Through this shared energy, Sonic Ritual becomes an invitation to release, to move freely, and to travel inward guided by sound.

Bintang Manira Manik, also known as Manirastar, is a multifaceted musician from Bandung, Indonesia, currently based in Graz, Austria. With a background as a trained percussionist, electronic music enthusiast, and improviser, he creates a seamless world where traditional and modern sounds intertwine.
Deeply rooted in his Sundanese heritage and fueled by a curiosity for global musical traditions, Bintang’s sound is shaped by ancestral memory and a spirit of exploration. Over the past decade, he has immersed himself in the intricate rhythms of tabla and the deep, meditative essence of Dhrupad singing. Alongside this, he experiments with a unique electronic-acoustic setup, blending organic textures with contemporary sound design.

His sonic choices form a kind of portal, inviting the imagination to travel to distant, sometimes surreal landscapes. By weaving traditional instruments with experimental tones and rhythms, his work bridges cultures, stories, and sonic dimensions, offering immersive experiences that honor the past
while looking toward the future.

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