Berlin-based Finnish artist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist invites you to immerse yourself in the ethereal qualities of his newest single, a cinematic track that acts as a meditation on the fragility of the natural world. As you listen, you will experience not just an auditory journey but also a spiritual connection to nature, deeply rooted in Jonsjooel’s artistic ethos.
As the second track unveiled from his upcoming EP, Voices of A First Day, ‘Somewhere Else Than Here’ showcases Jonsjooel’s masterful craftsmanship. His background as a jazz-trained musician shines through as he seamlessly blends a brooding and resonant piano with ticking percussion and floating vocals that defy gravity. The music creates a listening experience that feels both temporal and ethereal, inviting you to explore a sonic universe where firm structures harmoniously coexist with effervescent sounds.
Through his artistry, Jonsjooel aims to create a space of escape—an audio sanctuary that lies just beyond the looking glass, nestled in the tranquility of a forest, or found in the depths of your own quiet moments. “I imagine the piano pattern being this other dimension of life where the spiritual world is bubbling around,” he explains. As you engage with ‘Somewhere Else Than Here’, you’ll find yourself pondering this alternate reality, particularly in an age saturated with materialism and self-interest.
This new single serves as a homage to nature and resonates with themes explored in Robert Lawlor’s book, Voices of the First Day, which inspired the entire EP. The book examines into the rich history of Australia’s Aboriginal peoples and their harmonious relationship with the earth, providing insights that are as relevant today as ever. Jonsjooel’s work offers an invitation for you to reflect on your own worldview and considers how ancient wisdom can guide you through contemporary life.
‘Somewhere Else Than Here’ follows Jonsjooel’s debut solo album, Lullabies for Younger Self, released just last October. The previous project was a deeply personal expression, crafted as a source of comfort and support for listeners, much like ‘Goodbye Ah’. The themes of self-care, forgiveness, and compassion resonate strongly throughout his music, urging you to be kinder to yourself and those around you.
As the anticipation grows for the release of Voices of A First Day on November 1, 2024, you can catch Jonsjooel live, as he commences on a tour of Finland and Estonia alongside Estonian composer and multi-instrumentalist Erki Pärnoja. This tour promises to be another opportunity for you to experience the blissful escape that Jonsjooel’s music provides.