Or1 unveils a 3rd world contextual essence of music on his latest single “Back From Sirius B” that blends a futuristic inspired style with the highly regarded supernatural instrumentation permeated from across the continents.
The sophisticatedly inspired arrangement on this track hits with layered harmonies quilted together in an exceptional representation of musical inventiveness and juxtaposition. The remastered version of this composition surfaces strenuous attention to detail where every component reverberates within the dynamic mix. The distant percussive elements are a pivotal factor to the success of this song providing a gentle rhythmic maneuver relinquishing tranquil conceptualizations to counter to authoritative and domineering vocals.
The filtering effects move in a delicate motion that travels freely throughout the frequency spectrum with an effortless demeanor and mood. The captivating nature of this single is put forth in its carnal form with no superfluous features that could spoil its pureness and orchestration that is simply unparalleled.
Or1 is an essential artist in the evolution of stimulating sound that is truly a monumental testament to the melodious modernization that has not yet reached its limits of possibility.
YOU CAN LISTEN TO BACK FROM SIRUS B (NOMMO). REMASTERED HERE:
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Do you like music from dreams, outer space & parallel dimensions?
Oxaï Roura (a.k.a Or1) is a composer of new and very unusual musical forms, a percussionist, a vocalist and a researcher in Ethnomusicology.
His unique music could be described as an original blend of strange futuristic-electronic sounds, ancient mystical voices and spiritual percussions from different parts of the world…
It could be called “TraDreamZ Music”(traditional music from the dreams)…
Are you ready for a kind of music you never heard before?
Bio:
Born and raised in a multicultural family of artists poets & musicians, Oxaï Roura began to learn the art of drumming at the young age of three. ..
Fascinated by the ancient sacred african polyrythms and chants, he received serious teachings from some of the greatest masters of the drums: Famoudou KONATE, Mamady KEÏTA,Maré SANOGO, Soungalo COULIBALY, Adama DRAME, Sega SIDIBE, Cece KOLY taught him Mandingo rythms and chants; and Orlando POLEO & Martha GALARRAGA taught him Yoruba chants and rythms (congas & batas)…
Immersed in learning the traditional ways while at the same time openly interested in varied music styles and genres, Oxaï performed gigs and made recordings with a lot of different kinds of bands (Metal, Reggae, Jazz and Jazz fusion, Salsa, Bossa-Nova, Traditional African music, Electro etc.) during his formative years, thus blending many genres into his musical palette.
Moreover, another important aspect of Oxaï Roura’s work consists in traveling the world as an ethnomusicologist (South Africa, Brasil & other parts of South America, Melanesia & Oceania…)in order to collect different kinds of endangered sonic forms.
Last but not least, during these ethnomusicological travels Oxaï improves, on one hand, his musical skills & theoretical knowledge with great local artists and, on the other hand, his comprehension of sonic wisdom.
Oxaï Roura utilizes his music as a spiritual tool which assists in the discovery of hidden things within the inner self. His creations are meant to entertain and bless as well promote the spiritual dimensions of human experience.
Discography:
Since 2003, Oxaï Roura released several original albums & musical projects; here are some of them:
2003.”Exu” & “THE EXU EXPERIENCE. Atabaques’N Bass. Vol.1”.
This 1st single & this 1st E.P allowed Oxaï to officialise the birth of a new style he created: the ATABAQUES’N BASS style (a special mix of Afro-Brazilian mystical rythms and electronic sounds)…
Several songs of “The Exu Experience” have been used as original soundtracks for innovating afro-brazilian choreographies created by different brazilian choreographers/dancers, such as Andrea Serpa-Rouede (from Rio de Janeiro) & Neguinho (from Bahia).
Moreover, the song ‘Exu’ has been rewarded by the Fundaçao PIERRE VERGER in Bahia, Brazil…
2006. “SPIRITUAL HERITAGE part.1. SECRETS OF AFRIKA (Live)”.
In this project, Oxaï ROURA, Gustavo OVALLES (Omar Sosa) & Dominique VICCARO (Janysett Mc Pherson) mixed sacred Yoruba chants, Afro-Cuban rythms and electronic sounds. Together, they worked on new sonic forms invented by Oxaï such as: “Bembelektro, Bembe Dub, Electrolumbia” etc.
The result of this creative work is a concert live Dvd; Originally available in South America only, all the songs contained in this dvd are now on Itunes, Amazon,Believe etc…
2008.”AFRO AMAZONIAN SPIRIT (Naturosophia)”.
This CD is the first recording of a new musical style Oxaï created and called AFROAMAZONIKA ( a mix of west african spiritual rythms, amazonian mystical chants & elements from Electronica)…
Several songs of this album have been used by dance companies as soundtracks for original choreographies (among them: Azamiah.Urban Contemporary Dance) and movies (like ‘Petrushka’s journey’, winner of a special european label named Intercultural Dialogue, and supported by ‘Identité, Parcours et Mémoires’)…
2010-2011. “MELANESIA X”.
This album is an original soundtrack created for the “Well’Come!” show performed by the Posuë dance company (New-Caledonia. South Pacific).
It is, in fact, a very unique music wich combines textures from the Electronic Outer Space, elements from Abstract Hip-Hop, Dub, Shamanic Colors and Hypnotic Sounds from the Pacific (New-Caledonia, New-Zealand, Papua, Vanuatu…).
The whole “Well’come!” show (Music and Dance) has been supported and rewarded by the A.D.C.K Nganjila Tjibaou Center; in fact, it was awarded the “Emergences 2010 prize” in New Caledonia (during the ‘Waan Danse Festival’) !
Nota Bene: The Tjibaou Cultural Centre is part of the Agency for the Development of Kanak Culture (ADCK). It strives for the development of Kanak and Pacific artistic creativity and acts as a centre for the diffusion of contemporary Kanak culture. It is also an influential centre for international art and intercultural exchange.
2016-2017. “Afro-Himalayan 01: GanEshou”.
When Ganesha meets Eshou
Africa Encounters the Himalayas
And Then: Everything Becomes Possible…
“Afro-Himalayan 01: GanEshou” is the 1st musical piece related to a brand new genre/style created by Oxaï Roura and called AFROHIMALAYAN.
2017-18. ATABAQUES N’BASS MEETS JAPAN.
When An Afro-Brazilian Mutant Music Travels To The Land Of The Rising Sun:
Atabaques N’Bass Meets Japan !!!
14 years after ‘The Exu Experience’ (which gave birth to some strange & surprising results), The Atabaques N’Bass style is back !!!
1st release: Chapter 5. Nana.
Get Ready For The Unpredictable…
2018. Or1. BACK FROM SIRIUS B (NOMMO). Remastered.
New Sound. New Light. New Life(Form). New Story…
Or1 Is Back From Sirius B (Nommo)…
Available Now On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFmpsiu2uxM
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