“Departures” is the intro to Mokina’s forthcoming album Love is Also OK. Immediately with its expansive synth drone and minimal melodic tonal figure it makes you feel like you’re getting ready for some major life changing journey with a spirit of hopefulness and anticipation. Her vocals sound like announcements in a crowded train station or airport that you can barely make out but which has a calming effect on you because they’re not yet announcing your own departure. The drum solo mid song sounds almost unrecognizable in its subtlety nearly to the point of abstraction with a gentle yet energetic performance. It hits like the sound of waves lapping at the shore nearby or a train arriving, further setting a mood of relaxation. The unhurried mood of the song is so inviting and relaxed that you kind of wish many situations in life could have such an aspect and that all journeys could begin with such a spirit of calm. Listen to “Departures” on Spotify and follow Mokina at the links provided.
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