Inspired by Robert Lawlor’s Voices of the First Day, which examines Indigenous Australian wisdom and harmony with the earth, Jonsjooel’s new EP work draws on similar themes, reflecting a deep respect for nature and a desire for connection beyond the visible world. Also titled Voices Of A First Day, the EP is a mesmerizing journey through folk, jazz, and electronica, capturing the listener in an expansive soundscape that explores humanity’s spiritual bond with nature.
Tracks like ‘Goodbye Ah’ and ‘Somewhere Else Than Here’ offer meditative entry points, while the EP’s centerpiece, ‘So Many Ways’, layers emotional tension with cinematic restraint. This standout track juxtaposes delicate vocal lines with a tuning that skirts the edge of collapse, creating an atmosphere charged with fragility and contemplation. Jonsjooel’s reflections on time and missed chances lend a haunting resonance to this piece, as he invites listeners to interpret its meaning on their own terms.
Written, recorded, and produced solely by Jonsjooel, Voices Of A First Day is a testament to his skill as a multi-instrumentalist and composer, with intricate mixing by Totte Rautiainen and mastering by Milan Adamik. Each track is a lush, introspective landscape, making the EP both a sonic homage to the natural world and a contemplative exploration of self. For fans of meditative music with a soul-stirring edge, Voices Of A First Day is a profound listening experience that lingers long after it ends.
You can find EP focus track ‘So Many Ways’ in our Outsiders Club playlist.
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