Awrada by haru
The title "awrada" is a phonetic transliteration inspired by the Arabic word for "leaf veins." It symbolizes the intricate, overlapping melodies of the three musicians, woven together like the organic patterns found in nature.
This debut album, recorded at my home studio during the pandemic, represents a deep exploration of a new musical language. By integrating the intricate melodic nuances of Turkish music and the harmonic freedom of Jazz, I sought to push the boundaries of the fretless guitar. The absence of frets allows me to capture the subtle microtones and fluid transitions that are essential to these traditions, creating a sound that is both ancient and modern.
From the majestic silence of my birthplace near Mt. Fuji to the rhythmic pulse of the Okinawan sea, "awrada" is a collection of original compositions that invites you into a singular, borderless soundscape where three voices breathe as one.
Credits
haru (guitar, fretless guitar, comp)
Yuta Omino (bass)
Ryo Noritake (drums)
Art by Yoshihiro Ishikawa
Recording and mixing by Seiji Morita
Mastering by Gene Paul
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An Okinawa-based fretless guitarist.
Utilizing a self-made double-neck guitar, haru weaves together jazz, bossa nova, and avant-garde improvisation.
His music is a bridge between the serene peaks of his birthplace, Mt. Fuji, and the boundless inspiration of the Okinawan ocean.
A truly singular voice in the world of modern guitar.