AONIAN releases “Ascent”

Greek producer AONIAN brings us his new single “Ascent”, fusing melodic, trippy electronica with Mediterranean soundscapes. The first glimpse to Aonian’s world as the first single of his upcoming debut self-titled album, it showcases a blend of contemporary electronic synths and swirling melodies, colliding with dreamy traditional and ethnic soundscapes.

Tradition collides with modernity on his new track, with references to folk elements from his home country, the Greek born and London based artist successfully pays homage to our past and present whilst remaining loyal to an ever-changing cultural identity.

Having already established a trusted reputation in composition across media and brands (including Louis Vuitton and Glossier), AONIAN emerges from five-years of conceptual and instrumental experimentation, delivering a refreshing sound, listeners need.

Commenting on the track, the artist offers, “Ascent was inspired by conversations I had with friend, storyteller, and ethnomusicologist Anastasis Sarakatsanos back in the summer of 2017, conversations surrounding cultural narrative and identity, especially in times of massive migrations, and how this all kept fuelling folklore stories and traditional music, as well as modern art, in Balkan and Mediterranean cultures.”

Continuing, “His performance on the Qanun instrument is featured throughout the track and made me overcome my initial doubts in including soundscapes from my motherland in my productions. It’s the first track of my debut album, and the entrance to my Aonian world.” 

Listen to Ascent below

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