Singaporean band's multimedia arts series draws inspiration from Malaysian caves

The members of The Observatory band jotting down notes at Gua Kajang in Lenggong, Perak. Photo: Arabelle Zhuang

Singaporean experimental band The Observatory’s Dharma, was raised in Ipoh, Perak, grew up surrounded by caves in the Kinta Valley, but he had not entered these subterranean portals until a visit to Gua Tempurung in late 2022.

Dharma recalls going off the beaten track with his band members, only to reach a point where it was pitch black.