"The two musicians sought immediate ways to create music, leaving behind MIDI cables and digital tools, bringing zithers, harps, and classical guitars for their project Hiraeth."
"Nowacka's spontaneous music-making is highlighted by her experiences in diverse cultural settings, where she recorded vocal improvisations in churches and caves, embracing acoustic sound."
"Hiraeth's acoustic palette is stark, offering a distinct contrast to their previous work, with a profound sense of place infused in their music, shaped by their location in Sokołowsko."
"The title track of the album begins with natural sounds, including a stream and buzzing bees, setting a unique auditory scene that blends natural and musical elements."
Sofie Birch and Antonina Nowacka ventured to Sokołowsko, Poland, leaving behind digital distractions to seek a more direct way of making music. They brought acoustic instruments like zithers and classical guitars to record their album Hiraeth. Nowacka, experienced in spontaneous music-making, recorded vocal improvisations in various cultural contexts. Hiraeth showcases a nearly entirely acoustic sound, deeply connected to the location where it was created. The album's title track starts with natural sounds, evoking a blend of the environment with their musical exploration.
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