Last October, we went on a mini tour to Japan & Korea when our Japanese album, "SOUL SELECTION" came out in Japan via GOONTRAX label.
At that time, Adikkal was going through some significant changes in life and Leehahn was on a path to a new chapter in his life as he decided to set himself FREE from his corporate job to pursue his passion. So we decided to make a song about being FREE.
First time visiting Japan as a group back then, we've got inspired so much by the vibe of the city, people, fashion, friends, Jazz, record stores, music, ramen, food and culture, and we had a fantastic opportunity to make a music video with talented Japanese directors called OTFJ. These guys are very chilled, humorous, and helped us feel at home while shooting in the streets of Tokyo. Big thanks to OTFJ.
Check out the their work here - otfjmovie.flavors.me
Also thanks to Kimberly Aviso & Nehzuil for being important part of this track!
Hope you enjoy the song and look out for our second single "HYPERSPACE" coming soon.
<verse 1 – Adikkal>
it's a movement and a method
it's my self expression it's why
I take the music and write
and that's the way that I create
and hopefully one day I make something
that'll say something
even if i'm paid nothing
if you relate then you're in the same place
on a mission to create in between washing dinner plates
so where my writers and my dancers?
taking circumstances in their own hands
just to elevate the standards,
the photographers and the filmmakers & the artists
on the grind and they’re still hustling the hardest
it’s that moment when your in the zone
and for me it’s on stage when I’m rockin the microphone
from spending nights alone honing your craft
to that moment when you open your heart
it's a freedom that helps me to see
it's a opportunity to be free
<hook – Kimberly Aviso>
let if flow, hear what your heart wants to say
let it show, shine your bright sun ray
let it flow, throw your cares away
let it flow, let if flow, let it flow
<verse 2 – Adikkal>
so when I let it flow free I feel my mind ease
the words & concepts appear to me
it's like i'm in the ether and connecting with the teacher
telling me to be at peace inside and simply take a breather
when I do, I feel the fear subside
removing the illusion and I feel inspired
weightless, floating into places
creative in their nature with beauty in their faces
and in the stillness I chill - fearless
there's a real appeal when I hear this vibration
like the bass shaking my spirit loose
I relax and smile as my spirit move
if you listen real close you can feel it too
it's that true substance that's filling you
and me, connecting the scenes,
it's here there and in between
<hook>
credits
from CLARITY,
released July 24, 2014
Track Produced by LHA
Music produced by Leehahn
Lyrics by Adikkal
Guest vocal by Kimberly Aviso
Additional keyboard by Nehzuil
Mixed & Mastered by Leehahn
supported by 5 fans who also own “Free (ft. Kimberly Aviso)”
Holy crap this is such a nice chill beat. get that bass thumping with surround sound speakers. and my God. your whole neighborhood will be chilling to this beat. dangerous-puffin