The composer and songwriter known
internationally as Eliel Arrey has released his latest full-length
record, “The Essentials.” The album contains no fewer than 20
tracks for an approximate total listening time of 80 minutes, making
for a comprehensive collection of material from Arrey's repertoire.
It has been proudly published on the EA Music Group independent
label. In addition to Eliel Arrey himself, the album features
remarkable performances by Nasomi, Yolanda Arrey, and Steve Owner
with an extended instrumental of Eliel Arrey's 'Paradise' remix of
Melissa Otero's 'Angels and Demons.'" Broadly varied,
emotionally evocative, and showcasing the artist's most innovative
work to date, “The Essentials” from Eliel Arrey is indispensable
for fans of pop music and epic anthems alike.
Eliel Arrey cites as main artistic
influences two families of musicians: for his anthems and classical
tracks, Hans Zimmer, James Horner, Thomas Bergersen, John Powell,
Audiomachine, and Two Steps from Hell; for his EDM productions, David
Guetta, Avicii, Jake Shanahan, and Hardwell.
These two musical identities dovetail
smoothly on “The Essentials,” just as they intertwine in Arrey's
work in general. His electronica and pop music offerings tend to have
aspects of classical narrative and sweeping, soaring waves of sound.
Likewise, his classical compositions and soundtracks are marked with
motivating narratives and memorable, catchy melodies as are found in
his pop and EDM.
Speaking of his new “Essentials”
record, Arrey writes, “Music has always been influenced by
cultures. Every society/culture has a unique style to their music and
different instruments sometimes trademark some cultures. Our album,
'The Essentials,' is meant to draw in music lovers from all
backgrounds, cultures, and styles. Our listeners will notice many
instruments not conventionally used in typical, everyday music.”
This is seen in his use of bagpipes to
play the African Cameroonian National Anthem, in kalimbas which lay
the down his verses in “Far Cry,” and his exploration of the
violins and woodwinds of the Celtic hills. Each of these are
showcased through the impeccable audio vision of sound director and
senior sound engineer Kevin Monahan of Love Audio Mastering.
“'The Essentials' is going to take
every listener on an international journey,” says Eliel Arrey. “We
hope that all our listeners can feel and appreciate the diversity we
sought when we compiled this album. Our vocalists are nothing short
of world-class, featuring the powerful Dutch artist, Nasomi and Salt
Lake City's finest, Yolanda. 'The Essentials' also boasts
internationally acclaimed songwriter and engineer Steve Owner, as
well as the extended instrumental rendition of Melissa Otero's
'Angels and Demons.'”
Songs on “The Essentials” come from
many music genres, including new-age, modern classical, electro
house, dance, hip-hop, R&B, orchestral, and world music. There's
also a song in honor of the late film-score legend, James Horner.
“We had a hard time picking what
genre to list the overall album under,” Arrey says. “We love the
diversity of the tracks in the project as it symbolizes the diverse
influences we have had in our lives and the different cultures that
have influenced us. Our goal is that everyone can find something that
they can relate to when they play this album.”
With nearly every emotional hue
coloring this striking example of unbridled innovation and musical
alchemy, it's improbable that the music fan won't hear himself in it
somewhere.
“So much love and hard work has gone
into this project. It is our deepest honor to share this album with
you and the rest of the world.”
“The Essentials” by Eliel Arrey
from EA Music Group becomes available online worldwide 20 April 2016.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
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