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The Ladder by Kiva
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fave it Folky Pop | World Fusion
15 tracks | 65 minutes
Released May 2003
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:40 Tuva on Rye lyrics BUY MP3 04:40 Tuva on Rye lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:40 Tuva on Rye
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:40 Untouchable lyrics BUY MP3 03:40 Untouchable lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:40 Untouchable
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 12:00 Regret lyrics BUY MP3 12:00 Regret lyrics "GIFT MP3" 12:00 Regret
An exotic soundscape blending elements of world fusion, pop, jazz and impressionism, with a voice that triggers raw emotion, especially when she sings harmonic overtones.
Bio / Background
Kiva's debut 'The Ladder'has dreamy, metaphorically rich offerings and elements of jazz, pop, impressionism and worldbeat. Cultural influences such as Tuvan, East Indian, Celtic, Balinese and Japanese are evident. Blending accessible sounding overtone singing with innovative musical accompaniments that are rare in the overtone world, Kiva creates a whole new niche. Roughly half the tracks on 'The Ladder'contain some form of this technique. Overall, she re-invents familiar song structures in a way that pushes musical and geographical boundaries. Lyrically, it's an expression of her personal, theoretical and global ponderings, full of lush imagery and wordplay. This all comes together with hair raising harmonies and highly melodic vocals that are simultaneously sweet, powerful, innocent and exotic.
Instrumentally, the emphasis is on piano. Guest artists contribute drums, bass, guitar, cello, violin, pedal steel and other hand percussion.
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