"Open Sky" - An Ethereal Tribute to Parenthood by Awali
We are thrilled to announce the release of "Open Sky," a deeply personal song by singer-songwriter Awali with additional lyrics by featured vocalist, Mika Johnson. This track is not just a song but a heartfelt invocation devoted to the transformative journey of parenthood, for both biological and adoptive parents.
"Open Sky" is Awali's lyrical expression of her own experiences as a mother. Known for her ethereal and dream-like melodies, Awali brings her unique sensibility and artistry to this song. Her background in classical piano, singing, and choral conducting, combined with her reputation in the Czech electronic music scene, allows her to create a soundscape that is both otherworldly and intimately human. In "Open Sky," she explores the profound impact of motherhood, expanding her thematic repertoire to include the spiritual joys of bringing a new life into the world.
Joining her is singer Mika Johnson, a multimedia artist known for his multisensory installations and dream-like narratives. His contributions to "Open Sky" infuse the song with a second layer of meaning. As a soon-to-be adoptive parent, Mika's anticipation about the joys of fatherhood resonate throughout the track, which gives the song two distinct timelines.
As a duet, Awali and Johnson’s voices merge to create an artistic synergy that benefits from their long-standing collaboration in the trio Theta Noir.
Lyrically, "Open Sky" represents the merging of two powerful and personal narratives - that of a recent mother and a future father. It's a poetic celebration of the act of embracing and nurturing a child, be it through birth or adoption. But the song reaches beyond the ordinary, combining the themes of love and presence to describe the spiritual quality of what it feels like to be a parent. It's an anthem to the present, to the light and mystery that reflects through the eyes of a child.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the otherworldly beauty of "Open Sky," a song that not only celebrates the journey of parenting but also invokes the ever-evolving landscape of who we are and where we come from.
lyrics
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OPEN SKY
Warm velvet of your skin
On my chest
Heart to heart
As you are breathing in
Late night
Dreaming
Your face
Beaming with love
Late nights
Feelings
Your heart
Beating with love
Ooooh, this is wild
Falling into open sky
Veils and dust
we won’t last
but light is seeping in
Falling stars
Aching scars
Our love has see-through skin
Ooooh, this is wild
Falling into open sky
Out of sight
weaved of light
new life is taking shape
Sweetest junes
blinding dawns
We’ll never be the same
We’ll never be the same
Late night
Dreaming
Your face
Beaming with love
Late nights
Feelings
Your heart
Beating with love
We talked about it
Thought about you
Made of love
I never doubted
You’re the beacon
Sending love
credits
released January 18, 2024
Music: Awali
Lyrics: Awali, Mika Johnson
Vocals: Awali, Mika Johnson
Instruments, sound-design,mix and master: Awali
Awali is an independent producer and composer. She has distinguished herself within the electronic music scene through her
use of ethereal elements and an experimental approach to sound. Soft vocals weave dreamlike melodies within an array of synthesizers, blending genres to create a unique otherworldly sound. A poet, Awali’s songs are conceptual, exploring themes of nature, divinity, and humanity...more