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Anton Commissaris Interview on Nagamag
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Nagamag:
Which are the genres that describe your music style better?
Anton Commissaris:
Jazz - vocal, with notes of blues, soul, rhythm and blues, and gospel styles.
Nagamag:
Few words about your musical background and career?
Anton Commissaris:
I am a Jazz composer, pianist, and vocalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I released my first EP - On A Bright Note - in February 2021. I have a new single - Lonely Bay - released on September 24, 2021, and a second EP - Out of the Blue - coming out in October 2021.
Nagamag:
Do you remember your first connection of love to music that was the right impact to be a music artist now?
Anton Commissaris:
I had heard music on the radio but the first time I felt a true connection was when at about 9 years old, I listened to an album by Joe Cocker - With a Little Help from My Friends. Cocker's voice was raw, bluesy, and powerfully emotional. It struck a chord with me. Intrigued, I began to play the record over and over. Two songs, in particular, stood out for me - the title track - With a Little Help from My Friends - and - She Came in Through the Bathroom Window. I didn't realize it at the time, but these were both Lennon-McCartney covers. I would later become a huge Beatles fan, impressed particularly by the fact that they composed, played, and sung their own music.
Nagamag:
How did you become a fan of Jazz music?
Anton Commissaris:
My mother was into Jazz music and she played a lot of records that I picked up on when I was young. When I was learning the piano at an early age, she also had Jazz sheet music laying around that I would learn how to play. I remember, in particular, being impressed by - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. During my college years, I picked up on Frank Sinatra and many of the other great singers of the American Song Book. As an alternative to all the other standard pop music of the day, we would play this at parties and have a lot of fun, while others were somewhat confused by our retro tastes. Then after, playing classical piano for a number of years, I drifted back into Jazz and fell in love with that style of music all over again.
Nagamag:
Many artists listen to genres that they are not producing music for. Which track is your favorite that is NOT similar to yours?
Anton Commissaris:
The Beatles "For No One"
Nagamag:
Of Course Nagamag would love to listen also which is the track from a similar artist you admire?
Anton Commissaris:
Sarah Vaughan "Misty"
XHOANA X – The Villain (Video)
“Enjoy the lung melody, angelic singing and an interesting selection of chords. The bold rhythm section, which seems to be dug in your brain, and dramatism allocated on a general background adds energy and lush atmosphere to the already bright work!”
“Наслаждаетесь лёгкой мелодией, ангельским пением и интересным подбором аккордов. Дерзкая ритм-секция, которая словно впивается в ваш мозг, а ярко выделяющийся на общем фоне драматизм лишь добавляет и в без того яркую работу долю энергии и пышной атмосферы!”
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Albanian born XHOANA X takes her dark, Eastern European heritage very seriously. From an upbringing of one of the most tolerant spiritual cultures in the world, comes a unique style of art, with a mixture of freedom, rebellion and heroism.
The relaxed form of culture from Albania is the driving force here. You are in the darkest little corner of your room. And yet, this is where you find that you are most comfortable. Although perhaps you also find yourself a bit surprised at the ease in which you exist here.
The unexpected seems natural.
The rich enthralling darkness is the vibe.
Following in the footsteps of early musical influences the likes of Massive Attack and Portishead, XHOANA’s music takes us on a spellbinding journey, as if we are preparing for a series of pagan rituals based on mystical beliefs.
Make no question here, she is the high priestess, and in full control of the ritual. The journey is a web in which we are caught, but you’ll find it hard to turn your ears away. You are trapped in a web of intrigue and sensuality while a neo noir movie plays in your head.
Her look and fashion is no less captivating, additionally filled with occasional David Lynch-esque twists and turns. Although her main ambition has always been on developing her musical recording career, XHOANA has also worked both as an actress, influencer, and model.
https://www.instagram.com/Xhoana_X/
Duo Lumimare – Light Is Coming (Video)
“The Duo Lumimare have produced a beautifully calming piece for piano and flute called Light Is Coming. If you allow yourself to be lulled by the sweet melodies and breathy evocations of the piano and flute you too will feel that the light is coming for all of us. ”
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https://www.instagram.com/mathiasschabowpiano/
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Mookee, Skysia, Equanimous – Ensō (Spotify)
“Brilliant minimal approach but at the same time absorbed all the best of the Trip-Hop and UK Garage style. The listen becomes quickly interesting and gives rich pleasure. Sounds are shimmer from one to another, floating and competently replacing each other. Indescribable beauty!”
“Трек звучит в минималистичном жанре, но при этом вобрал в себя всё лучшее из Trip-Hop и UK Garage. Слушается очень интересно и максимально насыщенно. Звуки переливаются из одного в другой, плавно и грамотно сменяя друг друга. Красота неописуемая!”
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Equanimous and Skysia team up with Mookee for a full on melodic vibe
https://www.instagram.com/equanimouslove
https://www.instagram.com/skysiamusic
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Jo-El Sii – Abracadabra (Spotify)
“Exuberant vocals from -Jo-EL Sii-, with character and timbre with a convincing feed that plays a primary role. Ceativity with diversity and a song that you will be attached surely as listener if you are lover of genres of Blues & Afrobeats!”
“Безусловная сила в голосе -Jo-El Sii-, поскольку его характер и тембр с убедительной подачей играют первостепенную роль. Автору огромное спасибо за такое неожиданное творчество. К ознакомлению каждому любителю жанров Blues & Afrobeats обязательно!”
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https://www.instagram.com/dkamoneymusic
https://www.facebook.com/joel.fofie.1
Joel Fofie, professionally known as JO-EL SII, is an Afrobeat and highlife singer/songwriter signed to DKA Money Music. He hails from the city of Accra in Ghana, where he expresses his musical/lyrical talents expressed in his love of music from early childhood. Being inspired by legendary artists, like Daassebre Dwamena, Kojo Antwi, and others, JO-EL Sii aspires to carve out a niche for his brand and fans globally.
Wallners – Dracula (Spotify)
“The bright title of track -Dracula- can instantly cause attention. It traces a clear thread of narration, style and integrity. Probably one of the few works where Indie & Dream Pop are so competently matched. Valuable sound and professional mix!”
“Яркое название трека -Dracula- моментально акцентирует на себе внимание. В нём прослеживается чёткая нить повествования, стиль и целостность. Наверное, одна из немногих работ, в которой так грамотно подана энергетика жанров Indie & Dream Pop. Выверенный звук и профессиональная подача материала!”
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Wallners are back with their new single "Dracula" and dive even deeper into their mysterious dream pop world. Not quite a year ago as one of the most important newcomer bands from Austria, the success of the four siblings has long since exceeded that. Wallners are a band with an international stature that continues to write, record and produce its music on its own at home. With "Dracula" Wallners take a step further in their development and also in the expansion of their unmistakable, mystical-wonderful sound. The music video is once again provided by the award-winning director Rupert Höller, who most recently won the Austrian Music Video Prize with the video for Wallner's single "All Again" was nominated.
https://www.facebook.com/wallnersmusic
Wallners sind zurück mit ihrer neuen Single „Dracula“ und tauchen noch tiefer ein in ihre geheimnisvolle Dreampop Welt. Vor nicht ganz einem Jahr als eine der wichtigsten Newcomerbands aus Österreich gehandelt, geht der Erfolg der vier Geschwisterschon längst darüber hinaus. Wallners sind eine Band mit internationalem Format, die ihre Musik nach wie vor im Alleingang zuhause schreibt, aufnimmt und produziert. Mit „Dracula“ gehen Wallnerseinen Schritt weiter in ihrer Entwicklung und auch im Ausbau ihres unverkennbaren, mystisch-wunderbaren Sounds.Das Musikvideo liefert einmal mehr der preisgekrönte Regisseur Rupert Höller, der zuletzt mit dem Video zur Wallners Single „All Again“ für den österreichischen Musikvideopreis nominiert wurde.
https://www.instagram.com/wallners
The newcomers Wallners - four young siblings from Vienna - feel comfortable while dreaming and playing with thoughts. The story of Nino (20), Max (23) and the twins Anna and Laurenz (25) almost sounds like a dream itself: After years of tinkering in the living room, they sent demos to various labels without any great expectations. Never ever would they have imagined that they would land straight at Universal Music. But you can hear why: The quartet's debut single compares to a gaze into an enchanted kaleidoscope, presenting itselfas an unmistakable and highly polished sound. Wallners’ hypnotic dream pop will take theirlisteners on an exciting journey somewhere between illusion and reality.