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Songs, Artists and Music News that has win Nagamag’s attention. Timeless sound harmony and unique pesonalities that are worthing extra attention! With no specific release date or music genre, fine music never expires.
Jacana People – Imari (Spotify)
“As the title "Imari" reveals, Jacana People focused on converting images into notes. Light, colourful, melodic and warm; This one will stick in your mind and possibly keep playing for hours!”
-Nagamag.com
Taking cues from the heady precision of Bonobo, the meditative quality of Burial and emotional resonance of The Field, Jacana People return with their most refined piece of work to date, ‘Imari’. Following a dynamic first 10 months together, Jacana People gained early access to the million-stream club, landing tastemaker & editorial support from the likes of Anjunadeep, Apple Music, Spotify, BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Amazing Radio and a #1 Hype Machine slot - on their first three releases since forming.
Jaguar, BBC Radio 1, ‘If you like your Bonobo, your Four Tet and your Tourist…you’re gonna like this a lot’
Constructed around thoughts of escapism and change - ideas and ideals that 2020 has given significant weight to - ‘Imari’ conjures an abstract location from which colourful and hopeful narratives emerge. Driven by warped and delicate vocal chops this forthcoming single connects the physical with the emotional, thanks to a backdrop of vibrant synths and cascading percussive textures. Confident in its sonic identity, ‘Imari’ emits a quiet energy from which mesmeric harmonies take the listener to a place of respite, where dusty beat loops and repeated synth pads mirror life’s circular patterns.
Jacana People have firmly positioned themselves amongst the new wave of UK electronic artists in the ascendance, including Barry Can’t Swim, Effy, TIBASKO, 1-800 Girls, and TSHA borne out through collaboration and remix duties as well as landmark releases. ‘Imari’ marks a new phase for these long- standing friends, bookending their first year together as Jacana People. - Lie to Me
https://www.instagram.com/jacanapeople/
Caught halfway between city noise and rural British landscapes, Jacana People make bittersweet electronica imbued with sprawling organic textures. Following a dynamic first 10 months together, Jacana People gained early access to the million-stream club, landing tastemaker & editorial support from the likes of Anjunadeep, Apple Music, Spotify, BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Amazing Radio and a #1 Hype Machine slot. This pair have firmly positioned themselves amongst a new wave of UK electronic artists in the ascendance, borne out through collaboration and remix duties as well as landmark releases. With dynamic new material and compelling remixes set to bookend 2020, Jacana People will move into 2021 with drive and momentum for an invigorating year ahead.
https://twitter.com/JacanaPeople
Kepa Lehtinen – Nowhere (Spotify)
“Let yourself and your thoughts flow out of the endless stream of daily worries. The wounds will be healed, the heartbeat slows down, let the river of life take you on its waves. Kepa Lehtinen knows how to sound design a cinematic story, where the emotions fly around on all sides, to nowhere, like feathers in the wind and the bond of piano keys and theremin seems like a couple of angels who dance in the rhythm of wind.”
“Отпусти себя и свои мысли в бесконечном потоке наших повседневных забот. Раны затягиваются, биение сердца замедляется, пусть река жизни уносит вас на своих волнах.”
-Nagamag.com
The Maestro of the Theramin is out with a brand new song “NOwhere”... there is more to the instrument made famous by Scifi films from 50's.
The theremin, comes to life under the direction of the rising Finnish composer, Kepa Lehtinen on his new dark andante Nowhere.“The way i use theremin is quite unique. Together with double bass the theremin completes the piano like cello and violin does in classical piano trio.” The theremin is a electronic instrument which produces sound when your hands interact with the electro-magnetic field it emits without actually touching the device itself. It was invented in the labs of KGB by Russian engineer Leon Theremin in the early 1920s.
Strumming through the invisible electronic waves the Tonality play is unnoticeable. While harmonies are modern and complex; the overall feel seems to be nonetheless easily approachable and primitively hypnotic.
Insight to the world of the Theremin from Kepa….On the sound ”Retro but ultra hifi sound has been my goal at studio. Sound of sadness and past.” “Everybody wonders at my instrument,” ”but after all it is the most organic musical instrument there is. The sound is in direct contact with my breathing and the slightest movements of my body. I played the theremin part with a sore hand that I had hurt in a small skate accident i can feel the pain in my hand every time i listen to this track - lol”
https://www.facebook.com/kepalehtinenartist
Luise – Every You Every Me (Spotify)
“Luise made a chilling, soothing remix of a famous creation that we highly appreciate. A wonderful playlist must... recommended for all electronic music fans out there.”
-Nagamag.com
‘Every You, Every Me’ is a beautiful cover after Placebo, by Luise, under the production of a well-known Romanian artist - ViLLAGE.
The track is a beautiful interpretation of an iconic alternative hit with a deep house chill production.
ROMAN CIGI – Venom (Video)
“Here comes “Venom”. A cool and fresh creation in classic techno mood. This track combines old with new sound ideas. The artist’s personal touch is clear and the result is strongly impressive.”
-Nagamag.com
It’s a combination of Techno, Deep, Dark & Acid music. Song is quite short on techno, just something above 3 minutes, but it meant to be. Three minutes is enough time to show everything that Venom is all about. Primary tempo was set up at 125 bpm. Venom will definitely find a group of techno lovers who will enjoy the quality and uniqueness of the song and also a group of people with opposite opinions.
https://www.instagram.com/romancigi
DJ/Producer born in Slovakia, but now resides in London, UK when he’s playing electrifying live shows throughout Ibiza at the iconic Ministry Of Sound, Itica, Santos, Paradiso & more. ROMAN CIGI has long ago stepped out of the box as a music maker and mixer. Works across multiple genres of music, setting him apart from other artists with his flexibility and experienced approach. He can re-contextualize any music in a creative and novel way and has a breadth & depth of knowledge, of different genres through which he can flow effectively. He collaborated with mastering engineers like Ted Jensen, Henri Hurtig or songwriter Bailey Jehl.
https://www.facebook.com/romancigi/
Morteza Jahangiri – Guo Death (Spotify)
“Guo Voices - melodic Chinese instruments and enveloping ambient, harmony, serenity and emotional balance. This is the first thing you feel when immersed in the new EP of Morteza Jahangiri.”
“Guo Voices - мелодичные китайские инструменты и обволакивающий эмбиент, гармония, умиротворение и душевный баланс. Это первое, что ощущаешь при погружении в новый EP Morteza Jahangiri.”
-Nagamag.com
Cello has been used as melody. the rest of song focus on rich pads and also variations within atmosphere.
https://mortezajahangiri.bandcamp.com/
Morteza Jahangiri Creates Ambient music. His releases range from dreamy,relaxing soundscapes to classical and melancholic music.
https://www.instagram.com/morteza_jahangiri_music/
Con Piliouras Interview on Nagamag
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Nagamag:
What are the genres that describe better your music style?
Con Piliouras:
Greek folk music, Rebetika, Jazz and World Music
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Con Piliouras:
I write music in a variety of different styles, this is because I have a vast taste of musical influences.
My current focus as a composer is to continue developing my World Music project, which is a fusion of Greek, Jazz and other world music influences.
I am also passionate about playing the Guitar, and I thoroughly enjoy performing Jazz.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Con Piliouras:
My first connection to music was at the age of 4. I grow up listening to tradition Greek folk music and I was always mesmerised by the amazing melodies.
The love for music further developed with the exposure of Rock music and then later Jazz.
This was all presented to me by my Mother and Brother.
Nagamag:
Most artists have a favorite song from a different music genre than the one they are producing music for... Which is yours?
Con Piliouras:
Chick Corea "Windows"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which track from a similar artist you admire?
Con Piliouras:
Manos Hadjidakis "Choros"