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MOANA NA MELE

by JOCÉAN

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These are two track recorded outdoors on a Makai C# Pygmy Handpan that I was lucky enough to borrow.

Moana na Mele (meaning Songs of the Sea in Hawaiian) was the name of the place we were staying and the open air breeze definitely influenced these two tracks.

Both are completely improvised and recorded on a zoom recorder.

I like keeping all the ambient noises in for context. I even included some other field recordings I made during the trip of the morning and evening in the jungle to give it layer and diversity.

1.Ullassa (उल्लास) Sanskrit): "feelings of pleasantness associated with natural beauty."

This was one of the other improvs I recorded in Hawaii. I truly felt moved by the beauty of the earth while in Hawaii, many days I would cry staring out at the sea because of the unconditional blessing it is to witness.

I hope that comes from through in this composition. This is my friend's handpan that I connected to on a very deep level and feel grateful I had some sweet time with it. I added field recordings of the morning rain and birds as well.

2. Oliana
This is an improvisation I’m entitling “Oliana” which is Hawaiian for Oleander a bitter and poisonous shrub that grows here in the tropics. It produces a beautiful flower sometimes and emits a sweet fragrance.

I feel this scale encapsulates the energy of this plant- a touch of melancholy amidst the brightness.

This track is layered with the evening Coqui frogs that sing their symphony from dusk until early dawn.

Enjoy this improv in 9 🌸🌸🌸

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released April 2, 2021

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JOCÉAN Washington

JOCÉAN is a multi-faceted artist, instrumentalist, & holistic facilitator based on Orcas Island, WA. She embraces all artistic mediums and holds music very close to her heart. The music that she channels is both personal and relatable, meditative and activating. Her intention is to be a clear reflection through A.R.T.-to deepen into the human experience-& 2 awaken from the collective slumber. ... more

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