"Joyce of the Market" – A bold mix of history, philosophy, and prog-rock brilliance.

Transgalactica proves that music can both challenge the mind and stir the heart.

Polish duo Transgalactica, the father-son team of Tomasz and Filip Bieroń, unite heart and brain in their latest track, "Joyce of the Market". The band, known for mixing progressive rock with intellectually challenging concepts inspired by Steven Pinker, presents here their most intimate song ever.

"Joyce of the Market" tells the story of Ireland's economic boom, narrated as a metaphor of Poland's growth.

The name playfully refers to James Joyce, implying that in the market's "joys", the lives of the struggling become understandable. From the side of music, it was loaded with references – the two themes of the Irish national anthem, somewhat changed to the minor key, are the base of its somewhat eerie character, and the first recognizable traces of Genesis's "The Lamia" and Deep Purple's "Perfect Strangers" give the song an additional prog-rock power layer.

What is really impressive is the fact that Transgalactica manages to combine the mood of thoughtful consideration with the lively spirit. "Joyce of the Market" can be seen as a rock song and at the same time as a story, which is a combination of history, philosophy, and melody that sounds new and at the same time reminiscent of what you have already heard. It is yet another step ahead for the duo, who are not scared to do what they do: make music that makes you think.