Hekla

<p>Today’s guest deejay is <a href="https://phantomlimblabel.bandcamp.com/album/-" title="Hekla">Hekla</a>.</p> <p>I was introduced to Hekla through the kind folks at <a href="https://phantomlimblabel.bandcamp.com" title="Phantom Limb">Phantom Limb</a> (listen to their mix for Soundwave <a href="http://josephaleo.com/blog/soundwave-113-james-vella/" title="SOUNDWAVE : 113 : JAMES VELLA">here</a>). Hekla is known for her explorations into the depths of sound, blending influences from her Icelandic roots with experimental electronic sounds. Her album, <em><a href="https://phantomlimblabel.bandcamp.com/album/-" title="Á">Á</a></em>, was breath taking, as is her more recent album, <em><a href="https://phantomlimblabel.bandcamp.com/album/xiuxiuejar" title="Xiuxiuejar">Xiuxiuejar</a></em>, both of which I encourage you to experience.</p> <p>In her mix for Soundwave, Hekla takes us on a journey through the themes of nature, spirituality, and human connection. Her selection of songs includes works by the Estonian composer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veljo_Tormis" title="Veljo Tormis">Veljo Tormis</a>, whose choral music draws on ancient folk traditions, as well as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gh%C3%A9dalia_Tazart%C3%A8s" title="Ghédalia Tazartés">Ghédalia Tazartés</a>’ haunting “Un amour si grand Qu’il Nie Son Objet” and <a href="https://www.meredithmonk.org" title="Meredith Monk">Meredith Monk</a>’s playful “Cow Song.” Hekla also includes a selection from the French composer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivier_Messiaen" title="Olivier Messiaen">Olivier Messiaen</a>’s “O Sacrum Convivium,” which explores the theme of spiritual communion.</p> <p>Join us next week when our guest deejay will be <a href="https://jonasmunk.bandcamp.com/album/altered-light" title="Jonas Munk">Jonas Munk</a>.</p> <p>See the then</p> <ol> <li>Veljo Tormis “Lauliku Lapsepoli”</li> <li>Veljo Tormis “Leaves Lauldakse”</li> <li>Veljo Tormis “Rafa Needmine”</li> <li><a href="https://ghedalia-tazartes.bandcamp.