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All Nagamag’s online magazine music articles in one place. Here you will find our latest posts and whole back catalog of articles.
Almand, SAMME, emlyn – Give Me More (Spotify)
“What is better than cool, light music in the middle of a hot Summer? "Give Me More" has all we need and it couldn't be differently. Three artists joined forces in the production of this Electro Pop candy and the result is quite entertaining.”
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LA based producer Almand and his friend across the border in Mexico SAMME clearly have chemistry. They have worked together on remixes in the past, gaining support from Chill Nation and other outlets. But when the idea came up of doing an album together during quaratine, it seemed like a perfect fit.
Now, their joint EP Mend Things is out July 2 on Blanket Fort. It‘s a collection of 3 original songs featurings guest vocals from emyln, KQT, and songwriting from Mitchell Rose and others. The title track, which dropped as a single last month, has already gained close to 70k streams on Spotify. The EP is a mix of modern pop and edm influenced sugar trap.
In the past, Almand has had releases on PRMD (Avicii's old label) as well as support from Chainsmokers, Cash Cash, and others.
Almand
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SAMME
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Manu Francois – Fire Love (Spotify)
“Manu Francois delivers a nice surprise. An hymn to the power of love with plenty of electronic and acoustic sounds. Personal style at an out-of-the-ordinary single, where the strong kick and percussion waves are in absolute balance with lyrics of passion.”
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New Zealand-based recording artist, Manu Francois, drops his amazing new track entitled, "Fire Love". The well produced track takes music to a whole other level. Manu Francois rides the beat perfectly as he drops fire-filled lyrics on his verses; "There's nothing wrong with the truth, and it will always be appreciated / And if you love someone, you love someone, then it wants to be articulated". Fire Love is a beautiful example of what Tribal Pop should sound like; as Manu Francois fully delivers on this gorgeous track and as always, leaves us wanting more.
Manu Francios Social Media:
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LORIEN by ViVA Trio ~featuring The Lord of the Rings Galadriel, Lady of Lorien (Video)
“Epic style creation with emphasis on the singing part. A magnificent fairytale with enchanting atmosphere and three crystal voices, which can feed our imagination with mystical magic and sacred places. Inspired by the famous “Lady of Lorien” it can surely attract many fans of “Lord of the Rings”.”
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Lord of the Rings fan? Us too!! Here’s a song inspired by Galadriel, the Lady of Lorien. Unwind and enter a world of fantasy with ViVA Trio’s new single LORIEN.
An ethereal love song sung by the internationally acclaimed ViVA Trio. This original song is filled with beautiful melodies and haunting vocal harmonies. It tells the story of a young woman’s fear and concerns around the budding feelings for a new, forbidden love. She is comforted by the wise and omnipresent Lady of Lorien.
Music Written by: Katya Tchoubar, Anna Baterman, Erin Fisher
Lyrics by: ViVA Trio
Musical Arrangement by: Aslan Gotov
Produced by: Aslan Gotov, Katya Tchoubar
Mixing /Mastered – Dima Graziani & Katya Tchoubar
Vocals by: ViVA Trio (Anna Bateman, Erin Fisher, Katya Tchoubar)
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Ghostly Kisses – Don’t Know Why (Spotify)
“There’s the haunting melody, the perfectly produced acoustic guitar, orchestration & mellow ambience, & then there’s the absolutely captivating, & thoroughly absorbing vocals of Margaux Sauvé, all of which build & release “Don’t Know Why” by ‘Ghostly Kisses’ to an unforgettable, heart felt dialogue of regret & remorse to a resigned, ‘I have to play this again’ conclusion.”
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“Don’t Know Why talks about a separation, the moment when you realize
you’ve tried everything and you don't want to fight anymore. ‘Don’t know why I could never make it alright’ is sung in the chorus, expressing failure, guilt and the realization that you have to accept defeat and go your own way.”
https://www.instagram.com/ghostlykisses/
Jean Bell – Luna (Spotify)
“"Luna" is a melancholic piano call for all the (Neo) Classical fans outhere. Simple but rich melodies travel gently in the air, to finally reach our inner world and offer a peaceful moment.”
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https://www.instagram.com/jeanbell.composer
Jean Bell is a multi-instrumentalist, neo-classical composer, and singer-songwriter from Panama City, Panama.
Oehl – Keine Angst (Video)
“”Oehl” chose a prototypical way to communicate their message via this Indie Pop single. In “Keine Angst”, cool beat and oldstyle synth elements are softly blended with acoustic guitar chords. The artists have brought John Lennon back to life to make us think about the climatic issue of our planet.”
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John Lennon sightings in Argentina, Austria and Iceland. Is he back?
Across the Universe: Austrian-Argentinian Band collaboration brings John Lennon back to life.
Keine Angst. That means No Fear.
That is the answer the Austrian-Icelandic pop duo Oehl offer up to the most burning issue of our times, the climate crises. Don‘t be afraid of change, it‘s inevitable. The only choice we have is to be an active part of it.
And what better icon of hope could there be, other than the 20th century messiah, John Lennon, himself.
But how can this be? Is it really John himself or a state-of-the-art deepfake? See for yourself.
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Steve Barakatt – Néoréalité (Video)
“Remember the words of the great William Shakespeare – The whole world is a theater, and the people in it are actors. -Néoréalité- like the play of an invisible composer who has just stepped out from behind the curtains; Sat down at the piano, the light goes out and a stream of radiant emotions and feelings rushed into the hall. -Néoréalité is beauty, grace and real art in the neoclassical genre!”
“Вспоминаются слова великого Вильяма Шекспира – Весь мир театр, а люди в нём актёры. -Néoréalité- словно игра невидимого композитора, который только что вышел из-за кулис; сел за пиано, гаснет свет и в зал хлынул поток лучезарных эмоций и чувств. -Néoréalité- это красота, грация и настоящее искусство в жанре неоклассики!”
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Steve Barakatt Unveils His New Album Néoréalité
https://stevebarakatt.com/
Director Francis Bordeleau chosen by the world-renowned composer to helm a musical short film
Quebec City, July 7, 2021 — Today, award-winning composer and pianist Steve Barakatt unveils his 10th album, Néoréalité. After a career spanning more than 30 years, 5 million albums sold and over 500 concerts on five continents, the artist introduces a new musical universe. Alone at the piano, recorded in the intimacy of his studio in Old Quebec, Steve Barakatt’s work lulls and transports us in music and images through a powerfully moving musical short film.
It was after watching Francis Bordeleau’s first feature film that the composer and pianist wanted to collaborate with the rising film star. A Quebec director, producer and screenwriter, Bordeleau made a name for himself with the acclaimed release of Carnasse and Wolfe (TVA Films), two productions that helped the artist make a name for himself on Quebec’s cultural scene.
A fan of his work, Steve Barakatt needed only a few minutes to issue the director a challenge: to make a film about his own music.
“Néoréalité is about creating a parallel world. The situation of great social changes was ideal for me to be alone at the piano and create with authenticity. The creative process for Néoréalité was like a long journey into the land of imagination. A quest for purpose,” says Steve Barakatt.
The new album is being released worldwide today under the Universal Music MENA label.
The making of Néoréalité presented the young director with a perfect opportunity. “Steve Barakatt gave me carte blanche on everything I wanted to create. On my very first listen, the album transported me to a cinematic universe. It was my first collaboration with an artist from the musical world and I while the reflexes of a feature film director. This collaboration has allowed me to grow and surprise myself,” says Bordeleau.
Néoréalité is presented as a living fresco that leaves the audience in an introspective mindset. Evoking the fragility of life, the uncertainty caused by our environment or the anguish of losing what is most precious to us, this musical short film is both moving and fascinating. This universal work can be heard around the world starting today.
About Steve Barakatt
For more than three decades, award-winning composer, pianist, singer, producer and internationally acclaimed creative director Steve Barakatt has produced hundreds of projects in collaboration with the world’s top artists, studios and companies. A true artist-entrepreneur-philanthropist, Barakatt has performed over 500 concerts on five continents. As an artist, he has sold over 5 million albums worldwide. He is the composer of numerous official anthems for major organizations such as UNICEF, the City of Saemangeum (South Korea), the world’s 66 Royal Golf Clubs and the Mortherland anthem marking the centenary of Greater Lebanon. He recently composed Devenir—L’Hymne officiel de l’Ordre national du Québec which was unveiled by Quebec’s Prime Minister on June 22.
About Francis Bordeleau
Francis Bordeleau is a young Montreal filmmaker with a degree in communications and politics. He has created singular and striking works, in which he portrays colourful characters in their never-ending quest for freedom. In 2016, he wrote, directed and produced his first short film, Iceland, which was launched the same year at the Short Film Corner in Cannes. Later that year, he wrote and directed Carnasse, an ambitious short film for which he won the Gold Audience Award at the Fantasia Film Festival. His first feature film, Wolfe, was released in October 2018 in Canadian theaters.
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RAFA – Modelo (prod. by redy) (Video)
“-Modelo- pleased with the unexpectedly high-quality sound of all instruments: from keyboard to the eccentric rhythm section. Feel the romantic mood of the composition in which smooth and lyrical vocals combined with light text carry a simple, but tempting semantic content.”
“-Modelo- порадовала неожиданно качественным звучанием всех инструментов: от клавишных до эксцентричной ритм-секции. Почувствуйте романтический настрой композиции, в которой плавный и лирический вокал в сочетании с лёгким текстом несёт в себе простую, но заманчивую смысловую наполненность.”
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Modelo lässt sich in keine Schublade stecken. Er vermischt zwei Sprachen: Deutsch und Griechisch.
Modelo ist sehr Sommerlich, ist leicht und macht spaß. Die Hook regt zum Tanzen an und nistet sich wie ein kleiner Ohrwurm ein. Eine Mischung aus Pop, Rap & Dancehall runden den Song komplett ab.
https://www.instagram.com/rafa_dimitriou/
Modelo cannot be pigeonholed. He mixes two languages: German and Greek.
Modelo is very summery, light and fun. The hook encourages you to dance and nests like a catchy tune. A mixture of pop, rap & dancehall round off the song completely.
Gabriel Alexander – How It Feels (Spotify)
“-How It Feels- is the truth of a unique sound that uses all modern technologies in creating music. The sound is so touching that hearts a striking way. NEO-SOUL with a combination of funk music sounds great, which produces a sachet-clean impression.”
“-How It Feels- по истине уникальное звучание, которое использует все современные технологии в создания музыки. Звучание настолько трогательное, что поразительным образом покоряет сердца. Neo-Soul с сочетанием funk музыки звучит великолепно, что производит душещипательное впечатления.”
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Mirabai Ceiba – Ma ( Official Music Video ) (Video)
“”Ma” could easily be considered as an Acoustic miracle. Its delicate strings and poetic character carry so much harmony and piece, which can touch your heart and soothe every wound. To be released in the end of this Summer, we can guarantee for its success.”
-Nagamag.com
The serene beauty of duo Mirabai Ceiba’s upcoming album The Quiet Hour is a timely antidote, set for an August 27th release on Spirit Voyage. Mastered by Martyn Heyne (7K!), gently plucked strings and beckoning textures lead the listener on an inward journey of calm centeredness. Markus Sieber aka Aukai’s detailed multi-instrumentalist work compliments Angelika Baumbach’s voice, which wells up like an undulating stream, blossoming forth with sublime poetry.
“Ma” is a meditative yet engaging piece with lush vocals and delicate plucked strings, with an accompanying video with soaring cinematography shot in the legendary Cliffs of Moher in Ireland.
https://www.mirabaiceiba.com/
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