awaken! is the musical project of L.A. resident Jesse Rakusin. He sent me his new album Now In Technicolor Light, saying that it’s “meant to heighten awareness, expand consciousness, and sound good.” Now In Technicolor Light, does just that. It’s an eccentric journey through his mind, and we’re all welcome on board.
His songs have a lo-fi/bedroom quality to them them that give them a person kick. awaken! paints his songs with a 50’s/60’s drugged up haze that seems effortless. Soulful melodies are waiting underneath all of the 4 track fuzz, coming to life through Jesse’s passionate delivery. Jessie’s recordings are the sort that benefit from lo-fi recording. It’s as if he’s entered your mind, providing a first hand look at the inner quadrants of his mind. It’s quite a ride.
I posted two of my favorite jams for download below, along with a stream of the entire album. If you like what you hear head to the awaken! bandcamp to download it for free.
[mp3]: awaken! – Love Day
[mp3]: awaken! – Transcendent Mind
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