Ankhtana release new single and official video 'Masquerade'

 

The alt-rock music duo known as Ankhtana have released their latest official single, “Masquerade.” It has been proudly published as an independent release with an official music video starring members Rozy Dahl and Chris Devro, themselves (link provided below). Elegant, empassioned, and bearing plenty of alternative rock power, “Masquerade” showcases Ankhtana as a startling sonic duo to close out the 2021 year.

Manchester, New Hampshire's Ankhtana cite as main artistic influences IAMX, Muse, Black Sabbath, Porcupine Tree, Pat Benatar, Mozart, and “many, many others. We love all types of music.” With an emphasis on personal narrative, veteran guitar chops, and a palpably genuine vocal performance, “Masquerade” by Ankhtana has a little something for every fan of the alt sound.

Asked to describe the overall theme of “Masquerade,” Ankhtana writes that it was written by singer Rozy Dahl.

“The power ballad evokes emotions of being an outsider,” writes guitarist Chris Devro. “It's about being misunderstood, wronged by loved ones.”

The description given at the band's official YouTube says it's “about giving unconditional love and not receiving it in return. Feeling rejected, disrespected, betrayed, thinking you know someone or many people, only to have them hurt you in return by revealing their true selves.”

Though they've been making original music since childhood, “Masquerade” is Ankhtana's debut single. The team have billed themselves as “an american rock band formed in Manchester NH in 2018 by founders Rozy Dahl and Chris Devro. The two met spontaneously through a musical networking site. Combining Devro's catchy guitar riffs with Dahl's vocals, Ankhtana's sound was birthed.”

“Masquerade” by Ankhtana is available from quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, alt-rock music fans.

– S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“Masquerade” by Ankhtana —

https://www.amazon.com/Masquerade/dp/B09KS2G7PK/

Official Video —

https://youtu.be/IcDeOX_CSEs

Official Websites —

https://linktr.ee/ankhtana

Frederic Bernard, PianoPassion release new single 'A Murderous Romance'

 

FREIBURG, Germany, 2021-Dec-03 — /Indie Music News Network/ —

The composer, pianist and arranger Frederic Bernard (AKA PianoPassion) has released his latest major single, “A Murderous Romance.” Gentle, shadowy, and bearing hints of treachery and diversified human drama – though with the pinnacle of keeping a classical essence. “A Murderous Romance” showcases PianoPassion's admirement for musical storytelling without lyrics, but also strongly emphases his craft in classical music writing. In addition to the considerable talents of PianoPassion, himself, “A Murderous Romance” also boasts ethereal cello work by Steven Schumann.

"I always have the goal of getting the final master as organic as possible,” says Bernard. “I love to get live musicians involved whenever I can.”

Frederic Bernard cites as main artistic influences for his new single Camille Saint-Saens' “The Swan,” as well as other chamber pieces of the late Romantic Era, which also includes the work of Joe Hisaishi and John Williams, particularly the score for “Seven Years in Tibet.” With an emphasis on morbid delicacy, startling insinuation and bare-bones phrasing, “A Murderous Romance” by PianoPassion might be both an instant classic as well as a modern outlay of a 19th-century work for "modern ears."

Asked to describe the overall theme of “A Murderous Romance,” PianoPassion writes:

“It might sound cliché, but for me it is a declaration of love to music — chamber music, to be precise ... Bittersweetness, deep passion, but also a hint of sorrow and darkness. I think it is the mixture of romantic and very serious momentums, which makes this piece of music so powerful.”

Frederic Bernard is largely known for his viral hit “Underwater Wonderscapes” (aka “Swarm of Fish”), which reached TikTok's Intl. Top-60 chart. This music originated from the third entry of his “Piano Stories” series, mostly an outlay of solo piano albums in their purest and original form. The series will receive its latest release "Piano Stories VI: Tears and Sadness Pt. 2" before 2022. In addition to his ventures into independent classically-inspired piano releases, the University of Freiburg -trained Bernard has had his work performed with lush orchestras in Budapest and Moscow. Companies featuring his pieces include Sony, Intel, LG, Canon, Doritos, Sixt, Virgin Galactics, AXA, Time Inc., BBC, Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and many more. Bernard has collaborated with such notables as YouTube sensation Rudy Mancuso, K-Pop idol Cho Kyuhyun, and famed Jewish singer Benny Friedman. His scores also appear in a broad variety of feature films.

Asked if he had any message for his fans, Bernard states, “I hope the listeners can hear the title in the music and can absorb the passion we've put into this release.”

“A Murderous Romance” by Frederic Bernard/PianoPassion is available on all digital music stores. Get in early, classical music fans.

Frederic Bernard/PianoPassion Official Website —

https://fredericbernardmusic.com/

YouTube —

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1EMqo0PZgLmtoSNZCKn7-w

Spotify —

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0nJspN71ElUdTyruV0ESlM?si=aJGxZd3CRZWy8NlsvYVu4w

Apple Music —

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/pianopassion/960415077

SoundCloud —

https://soundcloud.com/fredericbernard

Nova Emad releases new single 'Redit Ansahum (I Wanted to Forget Them)'

Middle Eastern pop singer Nova Emad has released her latest official single, “Redit Ansahum (I Wanted to Forget Them).” It is a modern khaliji track proudly published as an independent release on the Maqam Production record label. Energetic, bursting with rhythm, and bringing today's Baghdadi scene to western ears for many listeners' first time, “Redit Ansahum” introduces Nova Emad as one of the most intriguing artists out of Baghdad in years.

Toronto, Canada's Iraqi-born Nova Emad cites as main artistic influences Fairouz, Majida Al Roumi, Salima Murad Basha, Seta Hagopian, Nazem Al Ghazali, Ziad Al Rahbani, Beyonce, Sting, and Charles Aznavour. Built on contemporary khaliji style but blended with pop elements from the world over, “Redit Ansahum” by Nova Emad has a little something for everybody.

Asked to describe the overall theme of “Redit Ansahum,” Nova Emad writes that it is a “romantic ballad about always longing for the person you love and missing them after a fight. It's full of poetic pictures that touch the heart and the soul.”

Ultimately, “Redit Ansahum” is a song of romantic victory.

“Love is bigger than any fight or misunderstanding,” says Emad. “Love is the force that makes our heart beat.”

Maqam Production describes Nova Emad as having been singing since childhood, first at school and church, then more seriously after moving to Canada in 2002.

“I sang in Ottawa in a couple of Jazz clubs in 2002 with a band called Joy Fusion,” Emad writes, “then in 2006 I started my solo music career.”

She's been prolific since then, with recent global releases including the Iraqi drop “Nreed Neesh (We Want to Live)” with Moe (2019), the international releases of “Wenak” with Tribe of Monsters and the French “Deja L'aube” (both 2020), and most recently the globally acclaimed single, “Ya Habibi Taala” Tiro with Macadi Nahas and Maira (2021). Nova Emad has performed in Ottawa and Toronto, Canada; overseas at Tedex in Baghdad, and the Babylon International Festival in the City of Babylon, Iraq; as well as at the Jerash Music Festival in Amman, Jordan.

“I hope this song fills them with warmth,” says Nova Emad of her best wishes for fans. “I realize that not all my listeners are Arabic speakers, but I do believe that music surpasses language because it speaks directly to the soul and the heart. Music is the language of love, compassion and inclusiveness. Listen to music and let your heart be open to all the beautiful things music offers.”

“Redit Ansahum” was made with lyrics by Sabah Al Maliki, composition by Zyad Yousef, and arrangement by Shirak Tatosian.

Nova Emad also has this message for her listeners new and old, foreign and domestic:

“I want to say a big THANK YOU to all the beautiful audiences and people who have stood beside me as I grow in my music and in my career. You are the reason for my strength and for every beautiful piece of music I create.”

“Redit Ansahum” by Nova Emad on the Maqam Production label is available from quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, dance music and Khaliji fans.

– S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“Redit Ansahum” by Nova Emad —

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIaOTDvpQn8&ab_channel=NovaEmad

Nova Emad Official Website —

https://soundcloud.com/novaemad

 

Contemporary Christian musician Sherrell Mitchell drops new single 'God of Another Chance'

The songwriter and producer of contemporary Christian music known as Sherrell Mitchell has released his latest official single, “God of Another Chance.” It is the latest official drop from Mitchell since his popular spring 2021 single, “I Belong to You.” Like that and his other releases, “God of Another Chance” has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the Psalm 96 Records record label. Bringing, “God of Another Chance” introduces Sherrell Mitchell as one of the most intriguing artists of the year so far.

The Pacific Northwest's Sherrell Mitchell has cited as main artistic influences for “God of Another Chance” Israel Houghton, Take 6, Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, Edwin & Walter Hawkins, and Cora Jackson. Beautiful, worshipful, and grounded in the Holy Word, “God of Another Chance” by Sherrell Mitchell has something for believers and agnostics alike.

Asked to describe the overall theme of “God of Another Chance,” Sherrell Mitchell writes, “The God that created Man & Woman is the same God who takes away all guilt and stain; He makes all things new again and again; He is the God of Another Chance and it's granted without a second glance.”

Psalm 96 Records describes Sherrell Mitchell as writing, recording and performing today in the Seattle area, but Sherrell Mitchell has also played across the American west in locales as disparate as Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and California.

Mitchell has also described himself as “Spreading the Gospel using God’s Gifts through musical expression one song at a time for an Audience of 1 as the world listens on.”

“God of Another Chance” by Sherrell Mitchell on the Psalm 96 Records label is available from quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, contemporary Christian music fans.

– S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“God of Another Chance” by Sherrell Mitchell —

https://music.apple.com/us/album/god-of-another-chance-single/1588093217

Official Website —

https://sherrellmitchell.com