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one far sun Delivers Masterful Tune ‘hello old friend’
With a completely new look and sound, one far sun, the captivating all-female band based in the UK, is back on the scene, rekindling their love with gritty guitars, grand dramatic strings, and lush vocal harmonies. Their amazing return, which follows a ten-year break, heralds a new and thrilling chapter in their musical journey, one that is sure to win over hearts and stir souls once again.
In 2012, one far sun bid adieu to the stage and the little theatres of their Australian upbringing, embarking on international travel, exploring a range of careers, and embracing parenting. But a chance encounter prompted by the cosiness of red wine, the nostalgia of old albums, and reflective, late-night conversations about the powerful and unadulterated joy of creativity revived their love. Motivated by these priceless recollections, the trio decided to pick up their musical endeavours again, launching an exciting new chapter.
Returning with their latest offering ‘hello old friend’, one far sun is showcasing their craft in a stronger style than ever before. With a strong vocal performance enhanced by melodic layers, the track combines the raw guitars with the distinct, melancholic tones of a solo cello and the expressive pull of violins, all supported by deep electronic sub-bass textures and elaborate sonic flourishes, over an alt-pop and folk production.
“‘hello old friend’ is our love song to Australia, capturing the bittersweet bond between ex-pats and their homeland. With soaring vocal harmonies and haunting cello, ‘hello old friend’ reflects the complexities of leaving behind a once cherished relationship. We hope it resonates with anyone who has felt the tug of war between longing and liberation.”
Aaron makes music about meaningful topics that rocks and grooves – and sometimes it even skanks on a rock steady beat!
His new song ‘Geeks’ has been released on all major music platforms on November 15th. It is an anthem for the heroes of the digital age: computer nerds, also known as geeks. It is driven by an off-beat ska guitar, a sticky bass line and a groovy brass section. The icing on the cake is a jazzy saxophone solo.
“I have always loved Ska, I even saw the Specials, the Selecter and Madness live in their heydays”, says Aaron. “I chose the topic although I am not a geek myself, but I have a lot of sympathy for them. Geeks are often frowned upon because they can be socially awkward, but they are the ones who are building a better world. So I think they deserve an anthem.”
The music video is mostly made up of typography, minimalistic ASCII graphics and heavily pixelated images – it surely looks geeky! Watch it here:
Aaron writes catchy songs that are made for people who like meaningful, uplifting topics and guitar-driven, hand-made sounds. His musical journey started young but it wasn’t until he discovered Bitcoin and became so invested in it that he used music to express his new found joy.
“It’s mostly rock music, with excursions into funk, soul and other styles I grew up with. In general, it’s guitar-driven and hand-made, often with a punkish energy and beatlesque harmonies. What all my songs have in common are meaningful lyrics about being in the here and now, about transforming disturbing emotions into wisdom, about being in the flow, things like that.” says Aaron in an interview.
“I have always been making music and writing songs, starting with a punk rock band when I was 15. However, I never saw it as a career. I played in several bands in my teenage years and my early twenties, but after my media studies in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro I focused on other things. I first worked in TV production and then founded one of the first Internet agencies in Germany. I discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and became fascinated by it. I wrote five books about it, made lots of promotional videos and educational series for Bitcoin and blockchain companies, and organised events. I even wrote some songs about Bitcoin, which became quite popular in the community, like my Reggaeton about the Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. People always liked that my songs are catchy and provocative. It was by the end of 2023 that I decided to go full in on music. It’s what I enjoy the most, so now I want to fully follow my passion.”
Since May 2024, his songs have been streamed more than 250,000 times on Spotify and his music videos have been viewed more than 350,000 times on YouTube.
Read more about Aaron King: http://aaron-koenig.net/press/
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