Sindayo (Mikey Young Remixes)

by Chikchika

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1.	Sindayo (Mikey Young's Masinko Remix) 08:41	buy track
2.	Sindayo (Mikey Young's Krar Remix) 09:38	buy track
3.	Sindayo (Mikey Young's Masinko Remix - Radio Edit) 05:01 video	buy track

about

Mikey Young’s legacy is well known throughout the Australian music scene, most notably as part of garage punk band Eddy Current Suppression Ring, and synth-driven outfit, Total Control. However, the talents of Young extend well beyond the performance setting to the world of engineering and mastering with his name appearing in the liner notes of an incredible number of releases, becoming something of a trademark of quality. In this release, Young showcases his skill and nuance, creating a remix where tradition and sonic exploration co-exist.

Anbessa Gebrehiwot and Haftu Reda are masterful players of krar and masinko, traditional string instruments from Eritrea and Ethiopia. Now based in Melbourne, Australia, the pair collaborate with multi-instrumentalist Dale Gorfinkel to create an innovative ensemble sound that celebrates their East African culture. The band's seemingly endless repertoire ranges from modern takes on folk songs to new, original compositions with Anbessa’s strong vocal presence a perfect match to Haftu’s sweet lyrical modesty.

Music Yared’s compositions are inspired by traditional Etheopian and Eritrean folk songs and they sing about love, distance, separation and culture. Their songs also feature virtuosic mastery of traditional instruments - the krar, (a 5 string lyre style instrument), and the masinko (a single string violin-like instrument that is played using a bow.) Although inspired by tradition, Music Yared’s compositions embrace the notion that music is always developing and changing with the times. Taking influence from traditional folk songs, Music Yared finds newness and originality through their personal approach to their lyrics, their treatment of rhythm, and the creation of new beats. This change and openness to new sounds is also apparent in their instrumentation, as they pair their traditional instruments with drums, as well as samples of bass lines and percussion.

Given their openness to new musical approaches and experimentation, it only seems fitting for the songs of Music Yared to be remixed, allowing further exploration of their inherent musical attitudes towards change and development. The first single from the EP, Sindayo (Mikey Young’s Masinko Remix - Radio Edit) traverses new sonic territory, pairing the traditional character of Music Yared with contrasting ideas from different sonic landscapes. Beginning with a musical acknowledgement to the original song, Young’s remix then changes direction into a new sonic world; synth pads and melodies swell and intertwine, samples interject, whilst grooving electronic beats underpin a new approach to texture and song structure.

credits

released April 9, 2021

Anbessa Gebrehiwot - krar
Haftu Reda - vocal, masinko
Dale Gorfinkel - percussion, bass
Raven Mahon - saxophone

All songs written and performed by Anbessa Gebrehiwot, Haftu Reda and Dale Gorfinkel.

Recorded by Dale Gorfinkel in Melbourne, Australia.

Additional production and remixing by Mikey Young in Rye, Australia. Mastered by Mikey Young.

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Welcome those around you with open arms and an open heart.

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about

Chikchika Melbourne, Australia

Chikchika sing about love, distance, separation and culture. Their songs are accompanied by the traditional instruments of krar and masinko.

The band features Haftu Reda & Anbessa Gebrehiwot with renowned Oromo singer, Mulu Baqqalaa.

Completing the band is Dale Gorfinkel on percussion and Michael McNab on drums. ... more