Cristina Movileanu, Tetsu Atsumi & Tyler Nimon – Moonchild Dreams (2024)
More powerful and prominent than ever, remote artist collaboration sees individuals from various countries and continents come together to express their creativity. A true representation of art transcending borders and connecting people who would probably never have met if not for the Internet. I find more and more global collaborations coming across my virtual desk – some fantastic, others less so. Today, Cristina Movileanu offers a song spanning three continents, ‘Moonchild Dreams’.
From North America to Europe and Asia, three established artists drew together their influences, experiences and styles in the three-and-a-half minute ‘Moonchild Dreams’. Joined by Japanese artist Tetsu Atsumi and American Tyler Nimon, ‘Moonchild Dreams’ retains Movileanu’s folk-inspired sound; however, greater obscurity exists in a somewhat avant-garde quality. Cinematic and ethereal, her vocals add an eeriness to ‘Moonchild Dreams’, almost like a siren singing in the dark night drawing you closer with each note.
Movileanu is known for her off-kilter originality, and this shines through in ‘Moonchild Dreams’ as her vocals take prominence. Yet, while there is an ethereal bareness to the melody, the minimalistic arrangement offers a kaleidoscopic vibe despite its plainness. Vitaly Tkachuk’s acoustic guitar and Felipe Ribero’s piano offer warmth to the track; then again, there is a simultaneous haunting woven with Movileanu’s eery tones. Oscillating between delicate fragility and bold optimism, the track explores the duality of the human spirit.
One side of your brain might find ‘Moonchild Dreams’ a spine-chilling, soul-stirring tune, but the other side might find it calm, soothing and hopeful. It is not only the music that captures this duality but the theme as well. The artists explain:
“The song’s lyrics and melody inspire new beginnings and overcoming fears, emphasising that light and hope prevail even in tough times. During these tumultuous times, such a positive message is especially important reminding us that tomorrow is always a new day.”
Find out more about Cristina Movileanu on her official website, Facebook, Instagram and Spotify.
Find out more about Tetsu Atsmui on his Instagram.
Find out more about Tyler Nimon on his Instagram.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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