Yagull "Kai"

Country: USA
Genre(s): Instrumental, Chamber, Soundtrack, Post Rock
Label: MoonJune Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: November 21, 2014
Tracklist: 

1. North 05:33
2. Dark 06:58
3. Heiwa 03:18
4. Blossom 05:06
5. Mio 05:20
6. Wishing Well 04:39
7. Burn 03:55
8. Sound Of M 04:31
9. Z-Parrow 01:50
10. Kai 04:05
11. Omniprism 05:50
12. Oyasumi 01:54

Line-up: 
Sasha Markovic – guitar, bass, percussion
Kana Kamitsubo – piano
   With
Marko Djordjevic – drums, percussion (8, 9, 11)
Beledo – classical guitar (11), lute (7), electric guitars, bass ( 11 )
Dewa Budjana – guitars (4)
Wen Chang – violin (2, 6, 11)
Gabriel Nat – clarinet, whistle (7)
Yoshiki Yamada – double bass (2, 4, 8)
Lori Reddy – flute (9, 11)
Anthony Mullin – guitar (6 - the last solo)
Jackson Kincheloe - harmonica (8)

Description/Reviews: 

Yagull's official debut for MoonJune Records, Kai, finds the band expanding its post-rock chamber soundtrack concept to great effect. The result is a simmering sonic bouillabaisse, chocked full of choice ingredients which delectably merge to blur the lines drawn by traditional genres -- delightfully teasing the palette, while appealing to an expansive range of music aficionados!The group delivers twelve songs on this joyous outing: eight brand new compositions; two tunes from Films, reworked and revisited; plus, two tastefully-revised classic rock covers. The tracks showcase Yagull's considerably potent stylistic capacity, making for a savory, finely-polished sophomore release.This new effort finds Yagull now launching itself from a duo framework -- with Sasha Markovic being joined by the extraordinary pianist, Kana Kamitsubo -- this most special of occasions is perfectly accentuated by a host of guest contributors; featuring fellow Moonjune international recording maestros, Beledo (guitar, lute), Dewa Budjana (guitar) and Marko Djordjevic (drums), and many other great musicians.
With “Kai,” Sasha, Kana & company have embarked on a majestic journey that will appeal to a broad range of listeners ... and carry them along for the ride!

Media/Samples 
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Yagull "films"

Country: USA
Sub Genre: Instrumental, Acoustic, Chamber, Soundtrack
Label: Zozemusic
Release date: December 22, 2012
Tracklist: 
  1. Dark 4:11
  2. Los Pajaros 3:06
  3. East 4:02
  4. T Feel 2:47
  5. Summerdreamer 3:22
  6. Pulse 2:47
  7. Sound of M 2:16
  8. River 3:14
  9. White Room 4:52
10. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath 4:05
11. April 3:28
12. Yagull 3:49
13. Mosquita 4:07
14. Distance 6:03
15. Dark (Reprise) 3:51

Line-up: 
Sasha Markovic (guitars, bass, percussion, and keyboards)
Lori Reddy (flute)
Eylon Tushiner (sax)
Sonia Choi (cello)
Josh Margolis (drums on 15)

Description/Reviews: 

The music on the record is cinematic, theme based, and features twelve original pieces by Markovic, as well as two unique versions of old classics - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (Black Sabbath) and White Room (Cream).

Actually, Markovic blends chamber classicalism with ECM mellifluity with the gentler prog strains of bygone days (Flairck, early Focus, Third Ear Band and Popul Vuh in reflective postures, Gandalf and J.P. Boffo on an overcast day, etc.) and then, those qualities firmly in place, the sensitivities of an Egberto Gismonti or a mellifluous Morricone.  (Read the whole review by Mark S. Tucker)

Aslo read review by  Matt Di Giordano at progulator.com

Media/Samples 
3 tracks at reverbnation
White Room

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