Hello, all - hope you're having a great, great day! Mr. Hong back again - my most recent project, 'vacation' is hopefully coming to vinyl.
'vacation' chronicles my summer vacation of 2019, beginning in New York City and ending in Hawaii. I wrote these tracks as a reminder to myself to stay grounded and relaxed in this increasingly chaotic and bustling world.
Nina Tabios of The Bay Abridged writes, "[In 'Vacation'], the salt and sand of Maui are tuned to the sound of tickling keys that skip in time with breezy synths. It's easy-going but vibe-y, and the briny beaches is just as evident as the smoky horns that string it all together at the bridge. Importance of place is evident — the wit of New York, tranquility of Maui — and Mr. Hong is intent on transporting you to these moments, in his state of mind, through a delicate wiring of melody and rhythm."
This deluxe edition includes:
- the already released instrumental version (available everywhere today digitally)
- five NEW and unreleased vocal versions featuring some of my talented friends
Thank you all and hope to see you at the beach. :)
- mr. hong
Written with love from may 28 - aug 31 2019 in:
New York City, New York
San Francisco, California
Maui, Hawaii
Special thanks to my collaborators. Without them this project wouldn't have happened! Give these talented artists a follow:
alberto droguett | chile
soundcloud.com/albertodroguett
sax, guitar, piano [1, 2, 3, 6, 8]
michelle | new jersey
soundcloud.com/notmichellekim
arrangement, pads [1]
dvdkm | new york
soundcloud.com/dvdkm-1
guitar [3, 7]
marlboro | vietnam
soundcloud.com/marlborobeat
arrangement, drums [4]
medafiziks | california
soundcloud.com/medafiziks
arrangement, drums, bass, pads [6]
aleebi | california
soundcloud.com/aleebi
vocals [9]
rosy | korea
soundcloud.com/rosy2096
vocals [10]
lui peng | united kingdom
soundcloud.com/mrpengg
vocals, mixing [11]
lord apex | united kingdom
soundcloud.com/lordapex
vocals [12]
lyta | texas
soundcloud.com/callmelyta
vocals [13]
gunseli sepici | turkey
instagram.com/gunselisepici
artwork
peter phan | united kingdom
instagram.com/peerphan
photography
Much love and infinite thanks to these lovely people:
Travel Companions -
Jenn, Jay, Mary, Reann, Jeremy, Carmen, Richard
New York Friends -
Mischelle, Kiera, Michelle, Caroline, Nhan
Family -
Mom, Dad, Jie.
For my sister.
Hello, all - hope you're having a great, great day! Mr. Hong back again - my most recent project, 'vacation' is hopefully coming to vinyl.
'vacation' chronicles my summer vacation of 2019, beginning in New York City and ending in Hawaii. I wrote these tracks as a reminder to myself to stay grounded and relaxed in this increasingly chaotic and bustling world.
Nina Tabios of The Bay Abridged writes, "[In 'Vacation'], the salt and sand of Maui are tuned to the sound of tickling keys that skip in time with breezy synths. It's easy-going but vibe-y, and the briny beaches is just as evident as the smoky horns that string it all together at the bridge. Importance of place is evident — the wit of New York, tranquility of Maui — and Mr. Hong is intent on transporting you to these moments, in his state of mind, through a delicate wiring of melody and rhythm."
This deluxe edition includes:
- the already released instrumental version (available everywhere today digitally)
- five NEW and unreleased vocal versions featuring some of my talented friends
Thank you all and hope to see you at the beach. :)
- mr. hong
Written with love from may 28 - aug 31 2019 in:
New York City, New York
San Francisco, California
Maui, Hawaii
Special thanks to my collaborators. Without them this project wouldn't have happened! Give these talented artists a follow:
alberto droguett | chile
soundcloud.com/albertodroguett
sax, guitar, piano [1, 2, 3, 6, 8]
michelle | new jersey
soundcloud.com/notmichellekim
arrangement, pads [1]
dvdkm | new york
soundcloud.com/dvdkm-1
guitar [3, 7]
marlboro | vietnam
soundcloud.com/marlborobeat
arrangement, drums [4]
medafiziks | california
soundcloud.com/medafiziks
arrangement, drums, bass, pads [6]
aleebi | california
soundcloud.com/aleebi
vocals [9]
rosy | korea
soundcloud.com/rosy2096
vocals [10]
lui peng | united kingdom
soundcloud.com/mrpengg
vocals, mixing [11]
lord apex | united kingdom
soundcloud.com/lordapex
vocals [12]
lyta | texas
soundcloud.com/callmelyta
vocals [13]
gunseli sepici | turkey
instagram.com/gunselisepici
artwork
peter phan | united kingdom
instagram.com/peerphan
photography
Much love and infinite thanks to these lovely people:
Travel Companions -
Jenn, Jay, Mary, Reann, Jeremy, Carmen, Richard
New York Friends -
Mischelle, Kiera, Michelle, Caroline, Nhan
Family -
Mom, Dad, Jie.
For my sister.
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