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Angel Tears

 
Artist: Angel Tears
 

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Seb Taylor

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  • Genres: Electronica
  • Representative Albums: "Way of the Mystic (aka Vol.1)," "The Dreaming, Vol. 3," "Vision, Vol. 4"

Biography

A progressive trance duo based in Israel, Angel Tears uses very few standard Middle Eastern tropes in their music, instead preferring an oddly effective mix of Yes-style progressive rock structures and acoustic fragility, combined with the pulsating beats and cool atmospheres of '90s ambient techno. The combination works better than one might expect, creating a powerful, trance-inducing sound that mostly resists the clichés of "ethnic" electronic music. Angel Tears was formed in 1997 by Momi Ochion, a 40-ish singer/songwriter who had previously worked in more traditional forms of Israeli pop music, and Sebastian James Taylor, from London, who also records ambient techno under the names Shakta, Digitalis and Kaya Project. On their self-titled 1998 debut, the duo was helped by programmer Lior Miller. The follow-up, Angel Tears Volume II, appeared in 2000. ~ Stewart Mason, All Music Guide
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Angel Tears
Origin Tel Aviv, Israel
Genre(s) World Fusion
Electronica
New Age Spiritual
Years active 1998–present
Label(s) MP Master Production
LoveCat Music
Associated acts Kaya Project, Shakta, Digitalis
Website [Bio on LoveCat Music]
Members
Momi Ochion
Sebastian James Taylor

Angel Tears is a global fusion musical duo based in Tel Aviv. The duo is Momi Ochion (Israel) and Seb Taylor (UK). Ochion, whose roots lie in Israeli pop and world fusion music, is the melody man of the duo—the brain behind the compositional aspects of the album and a lot of the studio work. Sebastian James Taylor, who composes and performs much of the material, lives in London and is known for his work with the electronic groups Kaya Project, Shakta and Digitalis. Other members include various vocalists whose intoxicating vocals and chants lend the music its exotic flair.

Angel Tears' music appeals to fans of world electronica and new age spiritual. The duo use a wide variety of rhythms, from electronic beats to the earthy thump of the Bedouin dharbouka and other indigenous drums. The music ranges from clubby to tribal and all points in between. Asian and Middle Eastern vocals give a spiritual quality to the tunes, and instrumentation covers the whole spectrum, with Tibetan flutes, Indian sitar, Arabian violin, Middle Eastern horns, grand piano and electric guitar all sharing the same space. Mellow synthesizers swirl amidst the elements, bringing everything together into a cohesive package.

The duo have tracks on many global fusion compilations, including Buddha Bar 2, Buddha Bar 8, and Lotus Lounge. Their music is also heard on popular TV shows including Sex And The City, Third Watch and The West Wing. Angel Tears have released 4 CDs on LoveCat Music (New York) and the artist's label MP Master Productions (Tel Aviv).

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Discography

Albums

  • Vision (Vol. 4) 2004
  • The Dreaming (Vol. 3) 2002
  • Harmony (Vol. 2), 2001
  • Way Of The Mystic (Vol. 1), 1998

Singles

  • Angel Tears b/w Tout Le Monde, 1999

Compilations

  • Buddha Bar 2 1999
  • Buddha Bar 8 2006
  • Buddha Bar 10 2006
  • Lotus Lounge 2
  • Supper Club

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