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Leena Hertz Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Features, Interviews, Neoclassical Features, Neoclassical Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Cinematic, Instrumental, Interview, Interview (osf), Leena Hertz, Neo-classics, Neoclassical, New Age, Piano, spiritual|

Leena Hertz
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Leena Hertz:
Neo-classics, new age, instrumental, spiritual, piano, cinematic

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Leena Hertz:
I am playing piano since the time I remember myself. My mom is a music teacher and my dad is a big music lover. So piano, guitars, vinyl, music players were normal things in our family. My study background is 16 years: 9 year of classical piano school, 6 years of jazz piano in Moscow College of Improvising Music and 1 year of film composer study in Moscow Film School. Before 2018 I worked mostly as a pianist. I worked at exhibitions and events in Russia and abroad, I played covers and my own music. And I noticed that the public's reaction to my music was very positive. People told me that while listening to my music they had been wrapped in memories, different images, they cried. In 2016 I initiated a movement Piano Maniacs with the idea to connect those who are crazy about piano. But in 2017 I decided to be a professional film composer. In 2018 I started to work as a film composer. Also I've been playing sacred music for Gurdjieff's sacred dances since 2009. In June 2019 I started to record my first studio album Az Esm. It was released on 30/06/2020.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Leena Hertz:
From the beginning of my life I felt myself as a real musician. I always played piano, sang songs, composed music. I played with rattled glass bottles that they are participants of some orchestra. I always made different noises with different things and heard music in them. Now I think that profession of sound designer could be good for me.

Nagamag:
What does the name of your album mean?

Leena Hertz:
My album is called Az Esm. It means I Am. But my music is not about myself. It's about you. You will learn something more about yourself, maybe you will recall something forgotten or maybe you'll discover something new in yourself. You will watch your own movie.

Nagamag:
Where can we listen to your album?

Leena Hertz:
Here is the link to the album: https://sl.onerpm.com/1393422220

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Leena Hertz:
Shpongle "Around The World In A Tea Daze"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Leena Hertz:
Shpongle "Dorset Perception"

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Mibsy – Mon Chéri (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Features, Pop, Songwriter Features, The Latest|Tags: Electro Pop, Mibsy, Songwriter|

Mibsy – Mon Chéri
(Spotify)

Mon Chéri is a reminder to put forth the effort in a relationship. Dancing to this song with your significant other is a good start! Was born in Switzerland, and growing up her adventurous heart which filled with joy getting to travel to Africa during the summers. Wrapped up in the various cultures and mindsets that helped define who is today. A summer bright song to give good light in your day. https://www.instagram.com/miibsyy/

Fiona Joy Hawkins – Aqua 2 (Spotify)

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Fiona Joy Hawkins – Aqua 2
(Spotify)

An impressionistic piano solo inspired by water from an album that is an exploration of 'now': water, fire, climate change, survival, and the vanishing of souls into the wind. Well performed and recorded/mastered with clarity offering a fresh positive outlook making it perfect for start up your new day.

Few words about Fiona Joy Hawkins:
Fiona Joy (Hawkins) is an Australian Pianist, Composer and Singer. Known asThe Piano Angel in China, she is a member of the New Age Super-group FLOW (Fiona Joy, Lawrence Blatt, Jeff Oster, Will Ackerman) and performed with them at New York’s Carnegie (Weill Hall) as well as on Echoes/NPR Radio in 2017. Fiona had a song on a Grammy Winning album in 2014, won two categories in the Independent Music Awards held at the Lincoln Centre in NY in 2016, works with Australian piano maker Stuart and Sons and also records in Audiophile forms with Blue Coast Records (content Partners with Sony for hi-res audio).

“One of the brightest lights in contemporary instrumental music, Fiona Joy is poised to move into stardom.”

- Will Ackerman, Founder of Windham Hill Records
http://fionajoy.com/

Catty.L Interview on Nagamag

Categories: Features, Interviews, Neoclassical Features, Neoclassical Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Ambient, Catty.L, Interview, Interview (osf), Neoclassical, New Age, Singer, Singer-songwriter, Songwriter, World|

Catty.L
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Catty.L:
New Age, Neoclassical, Ambient, World, Singer-songwriter

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Catty.L:
Since the age 3 I've been learning to play piano and accordion, music had become a part of my life when I was a kid. I used to sing a lot (well maybe I still do?), then started writing music on my own since I found it's way more interesting. In 2017 my first single "Tirta Empul" was released, after that I've been writing many works in the genres of New Age, Neo-classical, ambient and world music. This year 2020 I'm publishing new Single/EP/albums every month, I'm always excited to write something new !

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Catty.L:
I don't think there's a single one moment that made my wanna be a music artist... Like I said, music is a part of my life, some everything just happened very naturally. Real music can live for us after we died, and help us being remembered by the world, and that's one of the reason becoming a music artist.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Catty.L:
Alexandre Desplat "The Angel"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Catty.L:
Olafur Arnalds "Near Light"

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Shadi G – Disconnection (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Features, Pop, Songwriter Features, The Latest|Tags: Electro Pop, Shadi G, Songwriter|

Shadi G – Disconnection
(Spotify)

The single “Disconnection” looks at a relationship where both people know and are certain that they love each other, but on the surface they really cannot remember the reasons why. The song examines a love where the romantic sparks that initially fires up a relationship, have all but died.

It lays bare those crucial moments when each partner questions whether they are really suited to each other. It characterizes that singular, painful moment when you believe that “Disconnection” from the other, is the only answer.

Few words about Shadi G:
Shadi G is a Swedish songwriter, producer and singer whose soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics is striking the attention of some of Swedens biggest music magazines.

Schooled in classical music, growing up with music all from jazz, RnB, soul, hip hop to her roots in Persian music, Shadi is crossing borders with her own soulful sound, both in style and language.

Straight after high school she went to London to study music production and in 2016 she released her debut single “Lost”, which got her on to some of Swedens biggest music playlists.

In 2017 she started her own record label, Goldamin Records, from which the second single “Where We Go”, was released.

And now, after more than one year waiting, it is finally time for more music from Shadi. “This Love” is the first song to be released from her upcoming EP, which will be the first to be released through her own label.
http://shadi-g.com/

Kori – Halfway Home (Spotify)

Categories: Audio, Chillout Features, Electronica, Features, The Latest|Tags: Chill Out, Downtempo, Kori|

Kori – Halfway Home
(Spotify)

Listening "Halfway Home" from Kori and the so soft/elegan sound design of lush harmonies if offers, we think why been named as that. Its the nostalgic, relief emotion you feel like when you were away from big period from "Home" whatever means home for everyone (this could be relationship, your parents, your neighborhood etc) and finally return, when you are too close to reach your home and feel safe, beloved again.

Kori shared with us his thoughts about this song:
This is a song about the last few months of my life. The name signifies the slight sense of "in-betweenness" I'm feeling as I approach the end of my time at uni and prepare to get spat out into the world. Not a particularly novel or unique thing to be feeling, but something I am feeling nonetheless. The track has inspirations from all over the place; indie stuff comes into the intro while soundtrack music and ambient tunes inspired the "drop" (though that word doesn't quite suit the track).

WIEGAND – Get Informed (Video)

Categories: Blogwave, Features, Songwriter Features, Video|Tags: Electronica, Songwriter, Synthpop, WIEGAND|

WIEGAND – Get Informed
(Video)

In times of a global corona virus pandemic, conspiracy theories are enjoying a boom. Time to deal with it, in a musical way.

About WIEGAND
Helge Wiegand has been writing music since he was 14 years of age, only playing it to his close
friends. Music and art has been accompanying his life permanently, although he chose adifferent path career-related.

Torben Wendt recognized Helge Wiegand ́s potential after both met in 2013. As a result, Helge was hired to contribute keyboard work and backing vocals for Torben Wendt ́s band DIORAMA playing the Blackfield Festival in 2014. The positive response led to further mutual shows in Germany, Poland, Denmark and Israel. During a show in Leipzig Helge met T.O.Y. ́s singer and songwriter Volker Lutz and received the offer to become a full band member in 2017 in order to play keyboards and do backing vocals in T.O.Y. Concerts in Germany, Russia and Mexico followed.

Wiegand ́s debut album „Released“ was launched in December 2018, been spoken highly of by a large number of music mags recommending it to all friends of electronic, melancholic and boppy music. The first single „Floating Away“ with a number of renowned mixes found its way into the DAC Charts in the very same month. Helge is currently working on his next album, now presenting the first single that deals with the matter of conspiracy theories or conspiracy tales to be more precisely. Catchy songs are guaranteed, certainly danceable in the clubs once the Corona pandemic comes to an end plus adventurous tales of Bill Gate ́s forced vaccination or Corona 5G cell towers fall silent.

Suraj Mani Interview on Nagamag.com

Categories: Features, Interviews, Songwriter Features, Songwriter Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Interview, Interview (osf), Lyrical, Melodic, Suraj Mani, Voice|

Suraj Mani
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Suraj Mani:
I've always done lyric heavy stuff. Even from my Motherjane days. My solo career showcases the lyricism even more and I think that's where I'm headed. Lyrical, melodic & peppered with surprises.

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Suraj Mani:
Well, I started my musical career as the frontman, lyricist, and vocalist of Motherjane. Did some pretty kick-ass stuff with the band. Won national and Asian level accolades. Now, currently; in my second run, my focus is on the words and then the music.

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Suraj Mani:
Yup. I discovered the Beatles. And I fell in love with what music did to me. Quickly developed into a passionate listener. Considering that I hadn't learnt music or even read poetry, etc; I accidentally walked into this profession.

Nagamag:
Can you provide an Insight into your latest EP, "Rinse and Repeat"?

Suraj Mani:
I've always told people my stories and the context behind my songs because I believe that's what people connect with. And at the risk of being hurt, I'll do it again. So, be kind to me as I open up and say that Rinse & Repeat is my way of acknowledging that I failed at my marriage and that I am currently going through a divorce. This is me, looking back at love, its painful destruction, and wondering if I have the courage to start afresh in the courtship game. Because though I'd like to, that's an emotional rollercoaster that runs through despair, defiance, love, lust, storms, and deathly silence. Rinse & Repeat, Sacred Ground, La Petite Mort & Samsara, provide a snapshot of love and relationships in a manner that is all too relevant, today. Am I misstepping in sharing my personal struggles? Maybe. Does doing so, hurt others involved? I hope not. Sometimes it's hard to know for sure what is right and what is wrong. All I can ask myself in such a situation is, does my decision make me feel stronger or weaker?... Yes, it makes me feel stronger to share this because I know that there are many others like me. And while it's still hard for most us to overcome the sorrow of failing at love, none of us need the shame. So, if you're anything like me, it doesn't matter who you are or where you are in your journey, I guess what I'm trying to say is this: take the decisions that make you feel strong. You're NOT alone.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Suraj Mani:
Kishore Kumar "Pyar Deewana Hota hain"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Suraj Mani:
Vernon Noronah "Come back Jack"

Discover & Listen to Suraj Mani

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Suraj Mani's Signature Tracks

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Suraj Mani's Website

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Michele Nobler Interview on Nagamag.com

Categories: Features, Interviews, Neoclassical Features, Neoclassical Interviews, The Latest|Tags: Ambient, Classic, Interview, Interview (osf), Michele Nobler, Neoclassical, New Age|

Michele Nobler
Interview

Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?

Michele Nobler:
The genres that best describe my style are neoclassical, classic. Sometimes I am also involved in ambient and new age music.

Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?

Michele Nobler:
I have always had a passion for music since I was a child, even before I was able to read the scores, I was already playing my original improvisations. I consider music linked to images and more generally to the perception of the world through "sound images". This passion, encouraged by the Mo. Antonio Del Lungo, accompanied me during my 5 years of study at the Conservatory School of Experimental L. Cherubini in Florence (Mo. Rosario Mirigliano). I focus mainly on the neoclassical genre, following the modern minimalism of Nils Frahm and Olafur Arnalds. However, I also work on other musical genres: ambient, soundtrack and classical. At the end of 2016 I started to publish some of my works: the best ones are "Memory Tapes" (an album for solo piano, inspired by old video tapes, published by Double J Music), the book of sheet music for piano and the album "Suspended Souls" and the single "Cap Blanc Nez" which appeared in the HBO Spain TV series "Foodie Love" (directed by Isabel Coixet). The latest album just released is "Super 8", and as the title says, this too was inspired by vintage films!

Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?

Michele Nobler:
Yes, I believe this goes back to an old film that I saw as a child: 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas. I was fascinated by the idea that Captain Nemo could play under the ocean. I think that perhaps the ocean in Verne's book represents the unconscious ... It was then that I understood that I wanted to be a music composer, to tell what is hidden under the ocean.

Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?

Michele Nobler:
Biagio Antonacci "Sognami"

Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?

Michele Nobler:
Niklas Paschburg "Tuur mang Welten"

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Gaia’s Curse (Vocal Version) [feat. Dia Shih] | Epic Fantasy Music | Original Composition (Video)

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“Gaia’s Curse” (Vocal Version) [feat. Dia Shih] | Epic Fantasy Music |
Original Composition
(Video)

Gaia is the goddess of the earth in Greek mythology. This song described the creator who created the earth by the hand of the goddess, but was ruthlessly destroyed by humans. Gaia was disappointed in humans and cursed the humans.

● Chapter 1:
The goddess awakens in the chaos of the universe and she helps God to create the heaven and the earth.
Lyric: ” בְּרֵאשִׁ֖ית בָּרָ֣א אֱלֹהִ֑ים אֵ֥ת הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם וְאֵ֥ת הָאָֽרֶץ׃ ”

● Chapter 2:
God made the animals which ran happily in the verdant forest and grasslands. The goddess and the elf enjoyed the beauty of the earth.

● Chapter 3:
All the creations were finished, the fowls and the beasts of the earth after their kind.
However, bad omen followed…..
Lyric: “וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֱלֹהִ֗ים תֹּוצֵ֨א הָאָ֜רֶץ נֶ֤פֶשׁ חַיָּה֙ לְמִינָ֔הּ בְּהֵמָ֥ה וָרֶ֛מֶשׂ וְחַֽיְתֹו־אֶ֖רֶץ לְמִינָ֑הּ וַֽיְהִי־כֵֽן׃”

● Chapter 4:
Humans cut down trees, and destroyed the ecological balance, their greed led to wars. The goddess was shocked to see that the earth was suffering damage mercilessly, so she opened the box of curses in anger to punish ignorant humans.

Lyric: “Lacrimosa dies illa Qua resurget ex favilla Judicandus homo reus.”

● Chapter 5:
The goddess was moved with pity on the few innocent humans and pure animals that were punished, so she prayed sincerely on the ladder which is leading to the realm of God.
Lyric: “Huic ergo parce, Deus: Dona eis requiem.”

● Chapter 6:
The goddess and the elf returned to the realm of God and rebuilt the earth….
Lyric: ” בְּרֵאשִׁ֖ית בָּרָ֣א אֱלֹהִ֑ים אֵ֥ת הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם וְאֵ֥ת הָאָֽרֶץ׃ ”

Raining Yu is an instrumental music composer, specializes in piano, orchestra, and synthesizer.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/27o0ZJ8u6yw3EIxo06dDfs
https://www.instagram.com/raining.yu
https://www.facebook.com/c.RainingYu
https://twitter.com/c_rainingyu
https://www.youtube.com/c/RainingYu

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