"Cat's Songs - 17 Haiku for Piano". Released.

I'm happy to announce that the new album "Cat's Songs - 17 Haiku for piano" composed by Bartłomiej Oleś was launched on the 8th of December '23 under Polish publisher Audio Cave. After a long break - six years! - since my last solo release the new one is finally here. I'm very pleased with the sound and vibe of those little pieces which are perfect when you relax, meditate or while reading the book. Of course, I reccomend this jewel to all music lovers who are interested in such a set up and sound.

An excerpt from the liner notes:

"Cat’s Songs" is a very special album for me for several reasons.

First of all, although my name brands the music, I do not perform a single note on it. This task was undertaken by the exceptionally talented pianist Mira Opalińska. I have to admit this was a tough one, since the music is really not as simple to play as it seems. Like the eminent Icelandic composer Johann Johannsson once said – „I really feel that you understand these simple little pieces of mine, which not all classical players do – you understand that it is not easy to play simple music well.” It takes a great deal of awareness, humility and a willingness to delve into the music to capture its spirit. For this, I thank Mira very much.

You can listen full album across all streaming platforms as well as buy the phisical CD which is available worldwide from Audio Cave bandcamp website or direct from me (contact via email).

12 January 2024

Recording session in pictures

What an intensive and powerful recording session that was!

Thanks to Bartłomiej Oleś for composing the beautiful "Cat's Songs - 17 Haiku for piano". Incredible combination of notes which led to very unique sound & sound effects.

Thanks to Michal Rosa Bruelsound Rosicki for the magical sound you catch up on the microphones.

Thanks to Haczeku San for the beautiful images.

Blanka Tomaszewska - thanks for being so well organised with absolutely everything from accomodation to a morning coffee. You are the star!

And big thank you to Piotr Solak for keeping the incredible Steinway & Sons perfectly tuned during the whole session.

Last but not least Thank you to Director Radosław Czajkowski for letting us to use this beautiful hall.

More news to come! Stay tuned !

8 April 2023

Recording Session 2023

"Cat's Songs - 17 Haiku for piano solo" to zbiór wyjątkowych utworów, osadzonych w gatunku Ambient/ Modern Classical, które skomponował wyśmienity perkusista/kompozytor Bartłomiej Oleś (Oleś Brothers!).

Z wielką ekscytacją ogłaszam, że po pięciu latach przerwy wracam z nowym solowym projektem. Sesja nagraniowa odbędzie się 4 kwietnia w Polsce.

Mira

28 March 2023