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Greek-born, London-based producer Aonian returns with the hypnotising intricate new single “Gathering”.
A fusion of dance, electronica and Mediterranean instrumentation, Aonian is a master at blending the old and new. On first listen, the delicate melodies intertwine in such a way that you are instantly transported to a hazy, far away land. A keen ethnomusicologist, Aonian blends sonic palettes from the past with contemporary trends to create a heady, irresistible mix in each track.
His fourth single to date, “Gathering” pulls on components of music from the Greek region of Epirus’, and features Nicki Maher on the clarinet, a UK musician with a PhD in the musical traditions of the area. The chorus of voices heard throughout the track are samples of Epirotic polyphonic choirs.
“Gathering” is the third taste of Aonian’s upcoming debut album, which explores traditional sounds from the artist’s home country.
Speaking on the new single, Aonian said:
“The album works as a journey through various different cultural elements of Greece and its neighbouring countries, so it made sense to give emphasis to the region of Epirus with at least one track. I wanted to convey the awe of its nature in combination with the deeply rooted instrumental and choir music of its surrounding villages and communities.
The track ended up being called ‘Gathering’ because of the annual summer festivities and gatherings that mean so much to its people, communal moments that have been mostly frozen or altered due to the recent pandemic”.
Release date: September 29th, 2021.