Yagull Releases New Album "Yuna"

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   NYC Acoustic Duo Yagull's New Album “Yuna” - Marriage of Piano & Guitar - Cinematic, Lyrical, Truly Intimate Recording

Set for release on December 2, Distributed by MoonJune Records

New York - Yagull represents an ethereal beauty that takes you on a transformative journey. Throughout the course of the band’s discography, Sasha Markovic and Kana Kamitsubo have smoothly blended the guitar and piano, respectively, to produce exquisite splendor in melody and mood. One feels the music of Yagull in a spiritual, emotional intensity that is rarely equaled. A metamorphosis occurs for the listener.

“Yuna,” the band's newest endeavor, was created and recorded over a period of two years. Apart from one track, Sasha and Kana are the only musicians on the album - a departure from previous efforts. It is a truly intimate recording for the couple, and this is immediately evident as the aural gorgeousness flows over the senses. 

Says Sahash, “As a storyteller myself, I can attest that music is one of the great conduits for stories. Yagull has shared some personal tales within these compositions.”

“Muse” is especially meaningful for Yagull. The song grew out of Kana having to deal with the turbulent emotions associated with the experiences of two miscarriages over the period during which the album was recorded. Throughout this difficult time, Kana felt a presence of a spirit - a muse - inside of her. The plaintive, simple melodies on the track exhibit the sadness of what had happened, but they also morph into an optimistic strain of respect and honor for that muse.

The album's title song is closely related. “Yuna” would have been the name of the first - and then second - baby that the couple lost; hence, the muse's name is Yuna. This track is more joyful in its tribute to the muse, and the addition of a backing vocal elevates the music to a higher plane. To enhance the piece, Sasha and Kana decided to work with Ayumi Ueda, a member of Women of the World, after they heard her divine voice at a Carnegie Hall performance. 

“101” is a bit of a departure for Yagull. While most of Kana's compositions are gentle and often jazzy, this one is more explosive. Kana admits that the song became a catharsis for her, as it evoked an image of herself as a young woman at a time when she underwent a traumatic event. If anything by Yagull on piano and acoustic guitar could be classified as “hard rock,” this might be it. It begins with surging piano arpeggios and then develops into aggressive rhythms when Sasha joins in. Dynamic stuff! The title came from Sasha, who often mischievously dubs Yagull's tunes with non sequiturs.

Finally, the band considers the song “Searching for the Moon” to be a gift, as the entire piece was composed within five minutes. They had been asked to “play something” during a photo shoot, and the tune was an improvisation. Bookending the album, the track offers a playful, yet mysterious melody that is simple in structure. It is perhaps the theme song for a dream.

“Yuna” is full of other sagas, both enigmatic and wonderful. Along with the inherent lyricism of Yagull's music, there is also the occasional bit of humor. If the band's rendition of Black Sabbath's “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” doesn't make you smile, nothing will. 

So, sit back, open your ears and your mind, and allow the sinuous, endless beauty of Yagull to move you. It will be a profound journey, and you will come out on the other side… changed.

Liner notes by Raymond Benson  

Musicians:
Kana Kamitsubo – piano
Sasha Markovic – guitar, mandolin
Ayumi Ueda (Women Of The World) – vocal on track 9
Produced by Sasha Markovic

Track Listing:
1. Searching for the Moon (2:32)
2. Dawn (4:13)
3. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (4:04)
4. Muse (3:55)
5. 101 (5:34)
6. Fall Winter (2:53)
7. Riverwas (3:39)
8. Mori  (Forest Song) (4:06)
9. Yuna (4:17)
10. Kiri (5:08)

Here's what the press has said about Yagull:

“These richly evocative instrumentals achieve a transporting, cinematic quality” - TIME OUT NEW YORK

“Simply beautiful interplay between two musicians” - JAZZMUSIC ARCHIVE

“Tasteful intelligent music to dream away on” - MOORS MAGAZINE, NETHERLANDS

“Beautiful music. Deep and well played” - ON TOP AUDIO, FRANCE

ALBUM PRE-ORDER AND FIRST SINGLE “MUSE” AVAILABLE NOW: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yuna/1440320585

To purchase Yagull's music:  
ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yuna/1440320585
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Yuna-Yagull/dp/B07JQ8R21S
Bandcamp https://yagull.bandcamp.com/album/yuna 
CDBaby https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/Yagull1

Connect with Yagull:
www.yagull.com
www.facebook.com/yagull
www.instagram.com/yagull_nyc
www.moonjune.com

Watch Yagull “Searching For The Moon” video: 
https://youtu.be/OiKWJhVELCY

Watch Yagull “Dark” video: 
https://youtu.be/WwDG51WGVns

Yagull EPK: https://bit.ly/2F8xKJd

Label inquiries: MoonJune Records, [email protected]

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), [email protected]

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	NYC Acoustic Duo Yagull's New Album “Yuna” - Marriage of Piano & Guitar - Cinematic, Lyrical, Truly Intimate Recording Set for release on December 2, Distributed by MoonJune Records New York - Yagull represents an ethereal beauty that takes you on a transformative journey. Throughout the course of the band’s discography, Sasha Markovic and Kana Kamitsubo have smoothly blended the guitar and piano, respectively, to produce exquisite splendor in melody and mood. One feels the music of Yagull in a spiritual, emotional intensity that is rarely equaled. A metamorphosis occurs for the listener. “Yuna,” the band's newest endeavor, was created and recorded over a period of two years. Apart from one track, Sasha and Kana are the only musicians on the album - a departure from previous efforts. It is a truly intimate recording for the couple, and this is immediately evident as the aural gorgeousness flows over the senses. Says Sahash, “As a storyteller myself, I can attest that music is one of the great conduits for stories. Yagull has shared some personal tales within these compositions.” “Muse” is especially meaningful for Yagull. The song grew out of Kana having to deal with the turbulent emotions associated with the experiences of two miscarriages over the period during which the album was recorded. Throughout this difficult time, Kana felt a presence of a spirit - a muse - inside of her. The plaintive, simple melodies on the track exhibit the sadness of what had happened, but they also morph into an optimistic strain of respect and honor for that muse. The album's title song is closely related. “Yuna” would have been the name of the first - and then second - baby that the couple lost; hence, the muse's name is Yuna. This track is more joyful in its tribute to the muse, and the addition of a backing vocal elevates the music to a higher plane. To enhance the piece, Sasha and Kana decided to work with Ayumi Ueda, a member of Women of the World, after they heard her divine voice at a Carnegie Hall performance. “101” is a bit of a departure for Yagull. While most of Kana's compositions are gentle and often jazzy, this one is more explosive. Kana admits that the song became a catharsis for her, as it evoked an image of herself as a young woman at a time when she underwent a traumatic event. If anything by Yagull on piano and acoustic guitar could be classified as “hard rock,” this might be it. It begins with surging piano arpeggios and then develops into aggressive rhythms when Sasha joins in. Dynamic stuff! The title came from Sasha, who often mischievously dubs Yagull's tunes with non sequiturs. Finally, the band considers the song “Searching for the Moon” to be a gift, as the entire piece was composed within five minutes. They had been asked to “play something” during a photo shoot, and the tune was an improvisation. Bookending the album, the track offers a playful, yet mysterious melody that is simple in structure. It is perhaps the theme song for a dream. “Yuna” is full of other sagas, both enigmatic and wonderful. Along with the inherent lyricism of Yagull's music, there is also the occasional bit of humor. If the band's rendition of Black Sabbath's “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” doesn't make you smile, nothing will. So, sit back, open your ears and your mind, and allow the sinuous, endless beauty of Yagull to move you. It will be a profound journey, and you will come out on the other side… changed. Liner notes by Raymond Benson Musicians: Kana Kamitsubo – piano Sasha Markovic – guitar, mandolin Ayumi Ueda (Women Of The World) – vocal on track 9 Produced by Sasha Markovic Track Listing: 1. Searching for the Moon (2:32) 2. Dawn (4:13) 3. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath (4:04) 4. Muse (3:55) 5. 101 (5:34) 6. Fall Winter (2:53) 7. Riverwas (3:39) 8. Mori (Forest Song) (4:06) 9. Yuna (4:17) 10. Kiri (5:08) Here's what the press has said about Yagull: “These richly evocative instrumentals achieve a transporting, cinematic quality” - TIME OUT NEW YORK “Simply beautiful interplay between two musicians” - JAZZMUSIC ARCHIVE “Tasteful intelligent music to dream away on” - MOORS MAGAZINE, NETHERLANDS “Beautiful music. Deep and well played” - ON TOP AUDIO, FRANCE ALBUM PRE-ORDER AND FIRST SINGLE “MUSE” AVAILABLE NOW: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yuna/1440320585 To purchase Yagull's music: ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yuna/1440320585 Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Yuna-Yagull/dp/B07JQ8R21S Bandcamp https://yagull.bandcamp.com/album/yuna CDBaby https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/Yagull1 Connect with Yagull: www.yagull.com www.facebook.com/yagull www.instagram.com/yagull_nyc www.moonjune.com Watch Yagull “Searching For The Moon” video: https://youtu.be/OiKWJhVELCY Watch Yagull “Dark” video: https://youtu.be/WwDG51WGVns Yagull EPK: https://bit.ly/2F8xKJd Label inquiries: MoonJune Records, [email protected] Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), [email protected]