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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.
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
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"
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)
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)
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
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"