Solo artist and singer-songwriter Tataetano announces the release of his debut full-length album “MaloKhali Rising.”
Hailing from the Bay Area in California, Tataetano is the stage name of Antonio Palazzo. This new album of songs features a blend of Indie and Adult Alternative music.
The concept of “Malokhali Rising” revolves around the theme of awakening and inspiration:
“I wanted the concept of this album to have a recurring theme of some version of an awakening or an inspiration to achieve something with new possibilities. I decided to name the album “Malokhali Rising.” Khali means space, silence, or empty, as used in Northern Indian music philosophy to describe the pause between two beats. It’s the moment of space (the khali) where rhythm is born. Malo in Tongan means “thank you.” MaloKhali to me, means finding and embracing the empty space between when one part of life (usually negative) ends and another one (positive) begins and being grateful for that. So, Malokhali Rising is the state of mind in which this occurs.”
Most of the tracks on the album have hints of this concept, but the second track on the album, titled “Down Here,” is the most prominent:
A great wide darkness swallows me
There’s a trillion stars above every tree
I’m not yet tame, but I am small
The voice I lost shouts “fuck” em all
A strange new breath I feel
Down here
A sunrise spills light on the night
A spirit’s shook by a thunder strike
Above the ocean of oxygen
Lives worlds our minds have never been
In the first verse, the song depicts a person overwhelmed by the pressures of modern society. They glimpse the awe-inspiring “trillion stars above every tree,” igniting a desire to leave behind their known world in search of something deeper.
The second verse describes the realization of this search, celebrating nature’s beauty with lines like “sunrise spills light on the night” and the awakening of a spirit “shook by a thunder strike.” It ends with recognizing the vast, unexplored realms of existence, expressed in “above the ocean of oxygen, live worlds our minds have never seen.” The chorus reflects a sense of wonder and renewal, presenting a breath of fresh air that feels entirely new to them.
Throughout all of the tracks, Tataetano brings together a delectable blend of alternative rock elements, synths, and electronica. He stands out for his pleasing melodies and thoughtful lyrics, which together create a unique California sound.
Tracks “You Are My Friend” and “A Day In Harmony” carry a more mellow electronica sound, while “The Pain I Take” is punchier, with rock beats and percussion.
“The Joy Will Be Restored” is a standout track on this album for its vocal harmonies, strong rhythms, and catchy refrains.
The album’s overall instrumentation blends modern electronic sounds with organic hand drums and sometimes ancient percussive instruments, creating a really unique sound.
Alongside the album, Tataetano has also released a book of poems titled “Borrowed Eden.” The book echoes the themes of his music’s emotional richness, and the album and poetry work together to show artistic versatility and talent for combining different creative expressions.
Malokhali Track List:
- The Next Thousand Thumps
- Down Here
- Let the Sky Cry
- You Are My Friend
- Peter Pan Parable
- The Pain I Take
- Santa Monica
- A Day in Harmony
- Blossom of Desire
- The Joy will be Restored
- Wild Freedom
Tataetano wrote and arranged all the songs and lyrics, working with producer Tal Ariel, an incredible musician who helped develop the songs and ensured they sounded their best!
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Listen to music on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud and YouTube.
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