Electric Island, Acoustic Sea
Daniel Ho · 2017
53 min · 12 tracks
A vibrant fusion of traditional Hawaiian sounds and contemporary acoustic textures creates a serene auditory landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Soaring on Dreams — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its uplifting melodies and lush arrangements, embodying the spirit of aspiration that runs throughout.
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Fujiyama Highway — The track features intricate guitar work and rhythms that evoke a sense of journey and exploration, representing Ho's ability to blend cultural motifs into his sound.
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Magokoro (True Heart) — This song highlights emotional depth through its lyrical content and melodic structure, showcasing Ho's skill in conveying heartfelt messages through music.
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Island of peace — With its meditative quality, this track encapsulates the tranquil essence of the album and reflects Ho's connection to nature and tranquility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively merges traditional and modern sounds, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness in its composition.
What we noticed
- Tracks often shift between serene melodies and more upbeat rhythms, with several pieces incorporating call-and-response vocal patterns typical of Hawaiian music.
- The sequencing includes a gradual build-up in energy, with the first half focusing on mellow tracks and the second half introducing more dynamic compositions.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Soaring on Dreams 5:31
- 2 Fujiyama Highway 4:08
- 3 Magokoro (True Heart) 5:01
- 4 Infinite Escapade 4:45
- 5 Faithfully 3:28
- 6 Sunny Tuesday 3:29
- 7 Wander Blues 3:47
- 8 Adrenaline UP! 4:00
- 9 Omotesando 4:45
- 10 Island of peace 5:19
- 11 Rain 5:40
- 12 Lia 4:05
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