τα πάντα ῥεῖ καὶ οὐδὲν μένει The only constant in life is change — Heraclitus, 6th century BCE Heraclitus, known to his contemporaries as “the dark” and “the obscure,” expressed his philosophy through riddles and paradoxes. Like a mystic or an oracle, he believed that the essence of existence lies in constant transformation, against most of his contemporaries who saw reality as static. Misattributed as the “weeping philosopher,” Heraclitus did not despair at all; what he really saw was harmony and justice even in the midst of strife. Thansis Kleopas, the Wandering Melodist, draws inspiration in this original lyre composition from his vision: a world always becoming, never fixed; where even conflict hides a deeper balance. In a time shaped by control, silence, and artificial order, this song turns instead to nature, memory, and movement as gentle acts of resistance. Thanasis performs on a beautiful LUTHIEROS custom lyre, specially designed for him.