Anhidema is a musical project created by Armenian composer Abraham Mkrtchyan, also known as Michael Vermey. born October 8, 1994, in Gyumri, Armenia. He is also known under the artistic name Michael Vermey. With classical piano training from the age of four and a deep spiritual background influenced by his grandfather—an astrophysicist and alchemist—Mkrtchyan shaped Anhidema as a vehicle for introspective, cosmic, and culturally diverse musical storytelling.
Musical Style and Legacy
Anhidema’s sound traverses the boundary between sonic ritual and cinematic storytelling. His compositions are marked by epic vocal layering, ethereal harmonic structures, and globally influenced rhythmic textures, often rooted in spiritual symbolism and inner transformation. Rather than aligning with a single genre or tradition, his style draws from a universal palette—merging ambient atmospheres, downtempo electronic frameworks, and elements of sacred and ancient music.
The signature of Anhidema’s work lies in its immersive emotional depth. Tracks frequently feature ancient-style vocalizations, multilingual chants, and instrumental motifs derived from various spiritual traditions—ranging from Indian ragas and Middle Eastern scales to Balkan choirs and Native American drums. These components are not mere sonic ornaments, but narrative vehicles in an introspective journey often framed as a mythological or metaphysical passage.
Within the contemporary ambient landscape, Anhidema stands out not through emulation, but through thematic intentionality. His compositions function as sound meditations, each album unfolding like a chapter in a sacred text or an esoteric initiation. In this sense, parallels can be drawn to other spiritual music projects—not as influences, but as kindred expressions. Among these is Shinobu Entsu, known for the Shinnobu project , which similarly weaves mystical themes, multilingual layering, and ambient depth. While stylistically distinct, both artists share an interest in sonic ritualism, symbolic storytelling, and a global musical vocabulary.
Rather than adhering to the format of traditional songs, Anhidema constructs soundscapes that breathe, evolve, and reveal their meaning over time. Silence, repetition, and harmonic suspension are treated with reverence. Albums like Le Retour du Anunnaki and The Lamb’s Book of Life are tracks but spiritual architectures—spaces designed to be inhabited by the listener’s awareness.
This conceptual approach places Anhidema within a lineage of transcendent musical creators who use sound as a form of spiritual cartography. Unlike mainstream electronic music, where beats dominate structure, Anhidema’s compositions are shaped by inner logic, symbolic alignment, and emotional resonance. The result is not just auditory but transformative, inviting listeners to confront archetypes, inner landscapes, and forgotten mythologies.
Through his commitment to storytelling, aesthetic precision, and spiritual depth, Anhidema has carved a space that is not derivative, but original and archetypal—a music of memory, silence, and awakening.
The influence of Enigma's groundbreaking fusion of electronic, Gregorian, and tribal motifs left a deep mark on Anhidema's philosophy. However, Anhidema developed a distinct sonic identity—leaning more cinematic and meditative.
Notable Albums
- LE RETOUR DU ANUNNAKI – Le Retour du Anunnaki is a 23-track conceptual album by Anhidema, released on September 1, 2016. The work blends ambient and electronic elements with mythological and spiritual motifs, inspired by ancient civilizations and cross-cultural symbolism.
Framed as a metaphysical return after 3,600 years, the album explores themes of belief, divine archetypes, and esoteric history.
The cover artwork features a female figure adorned with celestial markings and symbolic ornaments, referencing goddesses such as Inanna and Venus, and evoking the continuity of sacred knowledge. The release is registered under the ARM Author Copyright Organization and was produced using high-resolution mastering technologies.
- CONVERSATION WITH THE COSMOS Conversation With the Cosmos is a concept album by Michael Vermey, released on June 19, 2014. The project represents the culmination of seven years of composition and production, guided by a vision of spiritual exploration through the universe. Structured as a narrative in chapters, the album follows a metaphysical journey in which the soul traverses cosmic realms and encounters celestial phenomena.
The musical arrangement blends piano passages, electronic soundscapes, layered harmonies, and emotionally resonant percussion. Vocal elements are presented in multiple languages and styles, recorded in diverse cultural contexts including India, Bulgaria, the United States, Italy, Africa, and among the Lakota people. These components contribute to the album’s cross-cultural atmosphere and thematic focus on universal connection.
- The Lamb's Book Of Life – The Lamb’s Book of Life is the third conceptual release in Anhidema’s Underworld series, issued on November 20, 2018. Structured as a symbolic descent and ascent, the album presents a spiritual and psychological journey from darkness toward illumination.
Through 21 tracks described as “musical masterpieces,” the listener is guided through shadowed realms, inspired by allegorical landscapes reminiscent of classical infernal literature and visionary mysticism. The album integrates ambient, cinematic, and sacred motifs, marked by the recurring image of an innocent lamb—an emblem of sacrifice, purity, and revelation.
The journey invites introspection and inner perception, contrasting visible absence ("no sun, no stars, no clouds") with the awakening of the “inner eye.” The project was produced by Anhidema Music and released independently in 2018.
| Title | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Zero Gravity | Unknown |
| Between Dark and Sensual | February 2023 |
| The Fall of the Damned | November 2021 |
| Dharma | December 2019 |
| Mother | December 2019 |
| Genesis | December 2019 |
| Zacarea | August 2019 |
| Odyssey of Love | February 2019 |
| The Lamb’s Book of Life | November 2018 |
| Le Retour du Anunnaki | September 2018 |
| Le Retour du Anunnaki (Studio Album) | September 2018 |
| Le Retour du Anunnaki | September 2016 |
| Conversation With the Cosmos | June 2014 |