Size: 108,9 MB
Time: 45:18
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Jazz/Pop Vocals
Art: Front & Back
01. New June (4:16)
02. Headlights (5:17)
03. Somersault (3:23)
04. Cast Away (4:28)
05. Outer Space (4:58)
06. Innocence (3:26)
07. Rebecca (3:54)
08. White Noise (3:13)
09. The Swan (4:12)
10. Words (3:55)
11. Play Me A Song (3:56)
TOKUNBO - her musical stages of development follow the dramaturgy of her life. After a successful career with acoustic soul band Tok Tok Tok, the convertible singer-songwriter has been enriching the music scene as a solo artist since 2014. On 2018, her new, second solo album will be released 'The Swan'.
Just a glance at the cover of 'The Swan' hints at TOKUNBO's latest transformation: The dark hues have given way to a lot of white space, which is painted over 11 songs in many facets of color design. While her solo debut celebrated even reduced arrangements in LoFi robe, her second work fills with graceful soundscapes and still ties naturally to the predecessor 'Queendom Come.
'The Swan is more complex, atmospherically denser and peppered with gossamer details. The understanding of space has an extraordinary significance here: the pieces live on a distinct expanse and at the same time - in the noble mix of Marc Ebermann - are formally tangible in the room. TOKUNBO is known to audiences and critics alike for its claim to sound quality, so that hi-fi connoisseurs will get their money's worth again. The tonal textures range from sensitive strings to a playful use of vibraphone and are meticulously reproduced in their extraordinary dynamics. TOKUNBO has stayed true to its tried and true companions: Ulrich Rode once again shines on the guitar, Christian Flohr spreads pleasant warmth in the low-frequency range, while Matthias 'Maze' Meusel creates a refreshingly unconventional approach to the percussions. OK then. Because it is clear that only a few musicians can portray such a complex palette without sounding obscure.
The result is a lyrical album, which was brought to the point on the symbol of the swan. Driven by the change in her own life, the birth of her first child can be seen in her second album. However, the beauty of 'The Swan' is by no means too obvious, marked by grace and love. TOKUNBO always keeps her very own, mysterious nature and remains - despite all the versatility - faithful to her dark, beautiful style mixture, which she herself gave the excellent name 'folk noir.
TOKUNBO was the voice of Tok Tok Tok from 1998 to 2013. During their active time, the band released 13 albums and won five German Jazz Awards and the SACEM Grand Prix. Their tours have led Tok Tok Tok around the globe, the band gave concerts with the NDR Pops Orchestra and the Babelsberg Film Orchestra and was on the German TV u.a. guest in the WDR talk show 'Zimmer frei'. In 2014 appeared TOKUNBO's highly acclaimed solo debut 'Queendom Come', which she presented live on an extensive tour of Germany, France and Portugal.
Just a glance at the cover of 'The Swan' hints at TOKUNBO's latest transformation: The dark hues have given way to a lot of white space, which is painted over 11 songs in many facets of color design. While her solo debut celebrated even reduced arrangements in LoFi robe, her second work fills with graceful soundscapes and still ties naturally to the predecessor 'Queendom Come.
'The Swan is more complex, atmospherically denser and peppered with gossamer details. The understanding of space has an extraordinary significance here: the pieces live on a distinct expanse and at the same time - in the noble mix of Marc Ebermann - are formally tangible in the room. TOKUNBO is known to audiences and critics alike for its claim to sound quality, so that hi-fi connoisseurs will get their money's worth again. The tonal textures range from sensitive strings to a playful use of vibraphone and are meticulously reproduced in their extraordinary dynamics. TOKUNBO has stayed true to its tried and true companions: Ulrich Rode once again shines on the guitar, Christian Flohr spreads pleasant warmth in the low-frequency range, while Matthias 'Maze' Meusel creates a refreshingly unconventional approach to the percussions. OK then. Because it is clear that only a few musicians can portray such a complex palette without sounding obscure.
The result is a lyrical album, which was brought to the point on the symbol of the swan. Driven by the change in her own life, the birth of her first child can be seen in her second album. However, the beauty of 'The Swan' is by no means too obvious, marked by grace and love. TOKUNBO always keeps her very own, mysterious nature and remains - despite all the versatility - faithful to her dark, beautiful style mixture, which she herself gave the excellent name 'folk noir.
TOKUNBO was the voice of Tok Tok Tok from 1998 to 2013. During their active time, the band released 13 albums and won five German Jazz Awards and the SACEM Grand Prix. Their tours have led Tok Tok Tok around the globe, the band gave concerts with the NDR Pops Orchestra and the Babelsberg Film Orchestra and was on the German TV u.a. guest in the WDR talk show 'Zimmer frei'. In 2014 appeared TOKUNBO's highly acclaimed solo debut 'Queendom Come', which she presented live on an extensive tour of Germany, France and Portugal.
The Swan
Almost like TOK TOK TOK but with more variety in the instrumentation. So here's moody vignettes, with a childish voice, bit of melodies. Creative stuff and a pretty nice album.
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