Gaya Yona – Atlas
“The gentle, barely audible entry of the piano, as if the anticipation of something important. And what is the surprise when this beautiful melody merges together with the extraterrestrial vocals -gaya yona-. And the world freezes at your feet. This is not just music, it is a return to innocence. (Automatically Translated with Google Translate)”
“Нежное, едва слышимое вступление фортепиано, словно предвкушение чего-то важного. И каково удивление, когда эта красивая мелодия сливается воедино с внеземным вокалом -Gaya Yona-. И мир замирает у ваших ног. Это не просто музыка, это — возвращение в невинность.”
-Nagamag.com
In Greek mythology, Atlas is a Titan condemned to hold up the heavens for eternity.
This was one of the first songs I wrote after the disintegration of my relationship when I felt as if I was carrying the world on my back, everything hurt, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't shake off the pain and burden.
It’s a song that sprouted out of grief and loss, hoping to turn this anguish into something beautiful.
It tells the story of not really knowing how and when to let go and the emotional burden of holding someone's hand when they're no longer a part of your life.
The piano and vocals were recorded in one take, out of an emotional moment. Afterward, more layers were added to refine the melancholic atmosphere and feeling that is expressed in the lyrics.
Reviewed by Nagamag on May 30, 2022