Each of the ten tracks on the new album, 'The Sky of You', by Jyoti Verhoeff show her inner reflections upon the current global situation. Poetically trying to find meaning, love, and shelter in the power of the deep pathways of nature that run through our bodies, while the world is rushing to follow the artificial intuition of technology. 'Vision' first track and single from the album, was inspired by the images of 'Elements', by Gerard Boymans and Jyoti had this to say about its creation: "Sadly there are religious, political, cultural and personal conditionings and beliefs which are producing harm instead of pure love. For me, the music of 'Vision' combined with the images of 'Elements', symbolizes a deep purification from the acts that are destroying our natural world in the name of power, progress and evolution."
'The Sky Of You' includes collaborations with artists from a diverse range of genres.Despite the fact that these times make contact difficult and we have to keep our distance from each other, Jyoti was able to experienced love and connection through musical collaborations.These times ask for creative solutions and 'The Sky Of You' brought many beautiful talented artists together even though they were based in different countries.
For Jyoti it was an honor beyond words to work with guest-artists such as: Kalin Yordanov, The Wong Janice, Meidi Goh, Henk Phillemon Bol, Philip Xander Steenbergen, Erwin Tuijl, Karwan Hamid Haraq and Fraukje Ramona Weishaupt. The result is a mesmerizing mixture of sounds, shifting from Jyoti's trademark of dark ambient folk to an unexpected neo-classic progressive rock vibe, underscored with cinematic style. 'The Sky of You' was mastered at Abbey Roads Studios by Alex Gordon with June/2021 release on OOB Records
Tracks
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CeltCast CeltCast —
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OOR OOR —
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Sonic Seducer Sonic Seducer —
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Duitje Duitje —
Credits
Guest musicians per track
The Wong Janice
Cello (2,3,4,5,6)
Kalin Yordanov
Vocals (4,5,7,9)
Philip Xander Steenbergen
Acoustic Guitar (4,5), E-Bowed Acoustic Guitar (4), Darbuka (10), Frame Drum (10), Hihat (10), Various Percussion (10)
Erwin Tuijl
Tape loops (4), Effects (4), Therevox (4,10), Electronic Drums and Percussion (7), Celesta (10), Vocals (10)
Fraukje Ramona Weishaupt
Bass Clarinet (1,3)
Henk Philhelmon Bol
Percussion (4)
Meidi Goh
Viola da Gamba (8)
Karwan Hamid Haraq
Duduk, Outro Vocals (9)
Production Credits
All songs written and composed by Jyoti Verhoeff
Produced and mixed by Jyoti Verhoeff
Recorded at Little Chapel Studio and various locations around the world
Mastered by Alex Gordon at Abbey Road Studios
Album photography by Mirthe Beerling
Design & artwork by Sander van den Berg & Jyoti Verhoeff
Management & Promotion by Kathy Keller
Label: OOB Records - Rotterdam, Netherlands
