With thick cerebral tones of jazz, funk, soul, electronic, and dance music, 'Are You There' meticulously combines the experiences of its creators (Javier Santiago, Taylor Johnson, Miguel Hurtado, and co-producer Medium Zach), to provide a lush and invigorating artistic artifact aimed to speak to the peculiar times we now find tying us together.
Your story doesn't have to unfold in a silo. Even in isolation, it is time to shine as much light on the deepest depths of as many stories in our communities as possible. We need to know more about each other so we can support each other. We need to ask questions of each other and share those answers to those who need them. We need to weave ourselves closer. This project represents what happens when different perspectives and experiences are celebrated, and quilted together, complimenting and enhancing each other.
Our best guide is our intuition. Whether or not you are of the creative cloth, your heart will always tell you where you should go. Let 'Are You There?' be a soundtrack to that chamber of guidance. After all, dreaming at night is the only way we can connect with the spirits.
credits
released April 27, 2020
Javier Santiago - Piano, Keyboards
Miguel Hurtado - Drums, Percussion
Taylor Johnson - Vocals, Piano on track 2
Chris Graham - Guitar
Omar AbdulKarim - Trumpet on tracks 1 & 2
Nelson Devereaux - Bass Clarinet and Flute on Track 5
All songs written and produced by Javier Santiago, Miguel Hurtado and Taylor Johnson except "Hey Yo" co-written by Liz Gre and "Lightning" co-written by Jason Olivier
Co-produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Medium Zach at Woodgrain (Minneapolis, MN)
Executive produced by Javier Santiago, Zach Bagaason, & Trevor McDonald
supported by 10 fans who also own “Are You There?”
in a place much worse then most music can catch in/on to, am streaming the album until the music can. have more faith in Hiatus Kaiyote as soundallies then a presenter could assume or guess. I love you all significantly, there's a mango vape, thc9 watermelon syrup and organic cigarettes if you come through however🙏🏼, I don't really have any money. BeatsaNdBuds
Kamaal Williams KW has got amazing talent. One to cherish. Thank you, Kamaal for sharing your music.
PS: Its been 2 months waiting for my record. No communication, No feedback. What's going on man. Stoned Bear Radio
The new LP from London artist Scrimshire enlists guests like Tamar Osborn and Omar for a set of bright, soulful tracks. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 28, 2020
saw Thundercat for the first time recently - truly a GOAT of live performers. this album is him in his most honest, focused, and emotional state, and it beautifully intertwines his silly artistic voice with his stories of struggle and loss. the album is short and sweet - BUT, if you want to see him and his friends jam a little longer on these ideas, definitely see him live. the dude literally practices like Coltrane and it shows. zilla