Featuring 11 infectious tracks performed by 10 promising independent musicians/artists, Liberator represents both an evolution and a distillation of Mosaic's trademark sound. The album was recorded in Los Angeles, with the exception of "God," which was recorded during a wave of inspiration in a hotel room in Waikiki. As a testament to the fitting nature of his chosen production name, the songs showcased on Suravech's new album are a mix - and in many cases, an artful blend - of rock/pop, hip-hop and electronica.
The cast of collaborators on the album, too, represents a colorful tapestry of sorts. Several tracks represent solo venture for artists known for their membership in well-known local bands, and two featured musicians are returning favorites from Mosaic's first album; one track even makes creative use of the musical stylings of a four-year-old boy. The result is a unique album that weaves together messages and impressions of break-out freedom and pure expression.
On the message of the album, Glenn Suravech, who produces under the moniker Mosaic, remarks: "I namely look to myself in this as being harnessed by insecurity, fear of the unknown and fear of failure -- issues that have kept me from trying to realize my dreams or goals. These songs, I feel, all represent, in some way, liberation from things that are oppressive - not just political."
Suravech's personal journey of liberation through music has been one colored by a startling variety of experiences, influences and disciplines. Though Liberator is his sophomore record and only his second appearance as music producer Mosaic, Suravech is by no means a newcomer to the music industry. A long-time guitarist for the Los Angeles-based pop band Visiting Violette, he also spent years studying under such illustrious producers as Andrew Scheps (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Linkin Park) and Pablo Munguia (Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake) and Steve Durkee (Prince, Janet Jackson).
Track List:
01. Liberator
02. God - featuring Kat Nakano
03. TV Therapy - featuring n0b0dy and Golda Inquito
04. California's Home - featuring David Tran aka Applesauce
05. I Threw a Rock
06. The Day I Learned to Fly - featuring Jeanie Song and Kelsoe
07. Contemporary Forever - featuring Justinellipsis
08. 42 Hours - featuring Tristin
09. Opening Up My Soul
10. Serenity - featuring Simon
11. Back of the Line - featuring Jose Flipchild Saenz
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