HOLMES IVES AND DEVIKA
LABEL: OVA Records
TRACK LIST
- Jab Se Piya feat. Devika
- Aryiliq feat. Mete Tasin
- Bosonia
- Celestia
- Dil Ki Baat feat. Devika
- Flags Of Love
- Vista Pasajera
- In 1 Day feat. Dom Pelegrin
- Jiya Jaaye Naa feat. Devika
- Asraarnaeh feat. Aida Shahghasemi
- A Better View feat. Dom Pelegrin
- Upon This Rock feat. Aida Shahghasemi
ABOUT THIS RELEASE
Release Date: November 20, 2020
Electronic music producer Holmes Ives once again delves into the organic realms of world music instruments and found sounds with his latest album Pnuema. Featuring vocalists from India, Turkey, Iran, Israel and the USA the albums broad sound and emotional depth reach deep into the human experience and psyche. With percussionist Pezhham Akhavass who has toured with Yo Yo Ma and Amy Domingues of the Peabody Conservatory Ives has collaborated with some Masters in their field. Pneuma means Soul, Breath.
ABOUT HOLMES IVES
Holmes Ives productions cross boundaries – transcending cultures and unconfined by musical genres. From his haunting melodies and delicate vocals to driving large space elements, Ives adds a unique perceptive dimension to every composition he creates. In 2005, Ives exploded onto the international electronic music stage with his chart-topping single ‘8 Letters’ featuring vocalist Avalon Frost. Described as “sheer genius” by the press, the track’s timeless lyrics and message “eight letters, three words, barely, rarely heard” resonated with thousands of people around the globe. With a professional music career spanning over two decades, Ives has produced for top dance labels including: Bedrock, Yoshitoshi, Renaissance, Hope Recordings, and Six Degrees. He has worked with and remixed artists such as Seroya, Bebel Gilberto, Moby and BT. Ives has released over 40 singles, and his tracks have been licensed by the world’s top DJ’s for over 50 mix compilations.
ABOUT DEVIKA
San Francisco bay area based Devika is a versatile singer/songwriter of Indian origin known for her unique voice and soulful performances. While she has trained in Hindustani classical music, she has always been at the forefront of fusion between Indian melody/lyrics and a western sound. She has released two top selling solo albums and has collaborated with several artists including Mike Klooster of Smash Mouth, Bohemia the Punjabi Rapper and Sarod maestros Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash. Her tracks have been featured on various albums including Sony’s “Teri Deewani” & “Sufiaana – The Complete Sufi Experience”, and Saregama’s “Colours – Sufi Ke Anek Rang” featuring other artists such as Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Kailash Kher, A.R. Rahman and others. She is also the first Indian vocalist to be featured on Apple’s iMovie in the Bollywood trailer.