Rhye - Spirit

Spirit — the new piano project from Rhye

Limited edition gatefold LP on baby pink colored vinyl

Per Canadian singer and producer Mike Milosh — "The sound of Spirit was born out of falling in love with playing the piano again. About a year and a half ago, my girlfriend surprised me with a borrowed piano. It wasn't in the best shape, but it made itself at home in my apartment and I started playing it every morning... just messing around at first, but it slowly became a morning ritual I couldn't shake.

Milosh has worn many different hats and flirted with numerous genres from classical, to electronic and all the way to R&B with his most prominent project Rhye. This time, he is pursuing an entirely piano based project with his upcoming EP Spirit, and has released a new track entitled "Needed," which will be featured on the upcoming project.

"My morning piano ritual met my new piano in my favorite studio. I made a rule for myself that I would start something brand new every day, work on that for 2 hours without judgement and just see what I came up with. Out of the many sketches, Spirit started to take shape: a collection of songs that I did alone in the studio with just a piano, intertwined with collaborations with some of my favorite piano-based musicians. These are songs about love in my life, but also about the love for piano brought back into my life."

Milosh is a talented multi-instrumentalist, having learned cello at age 3, and eventually venturing into vocals and keys later on in life.

"Needed," was co-written by Dan Wilson of Semisonic, and hosts a down-tempo vibe complimented by Milosh's excellent vocal work. The backing piano has classical influences at the beginning, which continues throughout the song, however the track's bass and beat give it a more modern twist, hosting a lounge vibe.

 

1. Dark

2. Needed

3. Malibu Nights

4. Patience

5. Green Eyes

6. Wicked Dreams

7. Awake

8. Save Me

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