Tigran Hamasyan has unveiled the first single, “The Kingdom,” from his forthcoming concept album, The Bird of a Thousand Voices. The album is inspired by an ancient Armenian tale in which a hero travels into unseen realms to find and bring back a mythical bird – whose divine song will awaken people again and bring harmony to the world. The Bird of a Thousand Voices tells the tale of a kingdom ruled by a benevolent king, whose beautiful garden withers, and the people of his kingdom becoming like beasts because of an old woman’s curse. Only the song of the mystical bird can save the garden and people. Yet finding the bird means someone must travel the ‘path of no return,’ facing demons and temptations. “The Kingdom” is also an interactive game that may be played on smartphones and desktops. ...