MUSIC
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Discography
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FIRE | EP
Release Date: September 24, 2019 Songs: 1. Body - 2. Fire - 3. Icarus - 4. King - 5. Deja Vu - 6. Mountain Credits: Written/Performed/Produced by Iokonanoa | Live Drums - 'Body' and 'Icarus' by Martin Bach, recorded by Simon Steger | Recorded | Mixed | Mastered at Fuseroom by Alberto Rizzo Schettino | Cover Art by Iokokanoa | Photo by Urban Ruths |
"Whoever is open to FIRE can hear music that reaches much further than the mere listening experience – into realms beyond the mind and imagination," says writer Elisabeth Karsten.
Flowing, languid, inviting you to sway in a sensual world of dreams and possibility; FIRE is my debut EP. After a decade of musical and personal exploration, I found myself rooting in an eclectic style of music, not only reflecting all the music I myself love, but going beyond into my own true expression. It's music I think is beautiful. It's the music I've been wanting to hear. Each song has its own character, some sensual, some dreamy, and some edgy and driving, yet when I listen to this work, time slows as I am wrapped in a thick, warm blanket of sounds and love. And I feel still and fulfilled.
I've asked around about what people do while they are listening to FIRE: so far not running or sports - lol! Some listen while driving, some sit with friends and experience it together, while others play it alone late in the evening to relax or meditate. I like to listen to it on the subway - the strange juxtaposition of hectic and movement with a peaceful, thick sound world. Calms me right down and turns a commuter train into a serene urban spaceship!
This EP in particular could be classified as downtempo, art pop, and adult contemporary, with a couple sprinkles of ambient and electronica mixed in. If Enya, Joni Mitchell, and Zero 7 had a baby together, this might be it. The songs 'Icarus' with its folky feel and 'Fire' with its downtempo vibe pay homage to the classic song. 'King' and 'Mountain' venture into the space of art-experimental ambient song-scapes. 'Body' and 'Deja Vu' round the EP out with their sensual jazzy grooves, reminiscent of 90s R&B.
For me this album marks a special moment in my own musical and creative journey. Fire is a turning point. I've stopped hiding and have started singing my soul. This is the first time I have been able to make music expressing my voice - not striving to fit into a mold of what I think the world wants or what I think the industry wants. Just me and what I made at this point in time. And I'm proud of this beautiful music baby. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
I've asked around about what people do while they are listening to FIRE: so far not running or sports - lol! Some listen while driving, some sit with friends and experience it together, while others play it alone late in the evening to relax or meditate. I like to listen to it on the subway - the strange juxtaposition of hectic and movement with a peaceful, thick sound world. Calms me right down and turns a commuter train into a serene urban spaceship!
This EP in particular could be classified as downtempo, art pop, and adult contemporary, with a couple sprinkles of ambient and electronica mixed in. If Enya, Joni Mitchell, and Zero 7 had a baby together, this might be it. The songs 'Icarus' with its folky feel and 'Fire' with its downtempo vibe pay homage to the classic song. 'King' and 'Mountain' venture into the space of art-experimental ambient song-scapes. 'Body' and 'Deja Vu' round the EP out with their sensual jazzy grooves, reminiscent of 90s R&B.
For me this album marks a special moment in my own musical and creative journey. Fire is a turning point. I've stopped hiding and have started singing my soul. This is the first time I have been able to make music expressing my voice - not striving to fit into a mold of what I think the world wants or what I think the industry wants. Just me and what I made at this point in time. And I'm proud of this beautiful music baby. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
ICARUS | ACOUSTIC SINGLE
Release Date: February 13, 2020 Credits: Written/Performed/Produced by Iokonanoa | Recorded | Mixed | Mastered at Fuseroom by Alberto Rizzo Schettino | Cover Art by Iokokanoa | Photo by Urban Ruths |
I GOT YOU | ACOUSTIC SINGLE
Release Date: February 13, 2020 Credits: Written/Performed/Produced by Iokonanoa | Recorded | Mixed | Mastered at Fuseroom by Alberto Rizzo Schettino | Cover Art by Iokokanoa | Photo by Urban Ruths |