This latest album of mine is a collection of works written and recorded over the course of 2017 and early 2018. It shows, quite prominently, my love for both jazz fusion and hip-hop, combining them in various ways to create what I consider to be a benchmark for myself going forward.
I would like to give a big thank you to my two guests on this album; my dear friends Sophia and Lily on vocals and flute respectively, both are talented musicians who I am grateful to have had lend their talents to this project. Without them, I would not have been able to realise the compositions of which they were a part. I would also like to thank a third friend, Kai Clark (@ayhdorkc on Instagram), for his beautiful album cover.
Excluding the contributions of my guests, everything you hear on the album was created solely by me; composition, production, all the parts, the works. I don't usually like to brag, but once in a while, it's earned. So much of what I have accomplished on this album wouldn't have been possible even 6 months ago. As much as it is a piece of artistic expression, this album is a testament to my growth as a musician, producer and composer. Here's to whatever comes next.
1. Love Tester 04:26
2. In Life, We Have This 02:51
3. Awaken (feat. Lily Bryant) 04:08
4. The Mahjong Conspiracy 04:37
5. Wanting Love 02:21
6. Life's Changing (Without You) (feat. Sophia Mellink) 04:09
7. Anything You Want 02:37
8. Kirinari Street 03:15
9. Retrospect 04:01
10. Accütamandra 03:39
11. Jedi Mind Meld (2nd Term) 04:13
12. A Night Walk 03:28
Patrick Haesler: Composition, Production, Trumpet, Bass, Keyboards, EWI, Vocoder, Vocals, Percussion and Guitar
Lily Bryant: Flute (Tracks 3 & 12)
Sophia Mellink: Vocals (Track 6)
Kai Clark: Album Cover
