CD + Vinyl + Download available here: www.thisismoonchild.com/store
Tour dates: www.thisismoonchild.com/tour
LINER NOTES:
Moonchild is:
Amber Navran
Andris Mattson
Max Bryk
Produced and Mixed by Moonchild
1. Wise Women
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, Max Bryk
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals, Rhodes, Synths, Synth Bass, Tenor Sax, Drum Programming - Amber Navran
Piano, Rhodes, Synths, Synth Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Flugelhorn, Drum Programming - Andris Mattson
Alto Sax - Max Bryk
2. Too Much to Ask
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals - Amber Navran
Synths, Synth Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Drum Programming - Andris Mattson
3. The Other Side
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals - Amber Navran
Piano, Synths, Synth Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, Drum Programming - Andris Mattson
Strings - Quartet 405
Side B:
4. Sweet Love
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, Max Bryk
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals - Amber Navran
Piano, Kalimba, Synths, Drum Programming - Max Bryk
Piano, Synths, Rhodes Bass, Acoustic Guitar - Andris Mattson
INSTRUMENTAL SAMPLE VIA DANIEL SAULS AND FM
5. Strength
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals - Amber Navran
Piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Synths, Synth Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Drum Programming - Andris Mattson
Strings - Quartet 405
6. Everything I need
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, Max Bryk
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals - Amber Navran
Piano, Rhodes, Synths, Rhodes Bass, Drum Programming - Max Bryk
Flugelhorn, Rhodes Bass, Drum programming - Andris Mattson
7. Money
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, Max Bryk
Vocals, Synths, Flute, Tenor Sax, Drum Programming - Amber Navran
Flugelhorn, Piano, Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Synths, Rhodes Bass, Drum Programming- Andris Mattson
Alto Sax - Max Bryk
Side C:
8. Nova
Music by Max Bryk
Rhodes, Synths, Synth Bass, Drum Programming - Max Bryk
9. Get to Know it
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals - Amber Navran
OP1, Rhodes, Synths, Rhodes Bass, Drum Programming - Andris Mattson
10. What You’re Doing
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, Max Bryk
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals, Synths, Drum Programming - Amber Navran
Piano, Rhodes, Synths, Synth Bass, Drum Programming - Max Bryk
Acoustic Guitar, Synths, Drum Programming - Andris Mattson
11. Come over
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, Max Bryk
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals, Flute - Amber Navran
Clarinet, Alto Sax, Piano, Rhodes, Synths, Synth Bass, Drum Programming - Max Bryk
Flugelhorn, Drum Programming - Andris Mattson
Side D:
12. On to Me
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, Max Bryk
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals, Flute, Synths, Synth Bass, Drum Programming - Amber Navran
Piano, Rhodes, Synths, Synth Bass, Drum Programming - Max Bryk
Flugelhorn, Piano, Synths, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Drum Programming - Andris Mattson
13. Whistling
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, Max Bryk
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals, Whistle, Piano, Rhodes, Synths, Synth Bass, Drum Programming - Amber Navran
Synths, Rhodes - Max Bryk
Synths, Whistle - Andris Mattson
14. Still Wonder
Music by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson
Lyrics by Amber Navran
Vocals - Amber Navran
Rhodes, Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Ukelele, Synths, Synth Bass, Linn Drum Programming - Andris Mattson
Strings - Quartet 405
String arrangements by Andris Mattson
Horn arrangements by Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk
Strings performances by
Quartet 405
Violin - Eliza James
Violin - Rebecca Schlappich Charles
Viola - Lila Crosswhite
Cello - Danica Pinner
RECORDED AT BLUE DREAM STUDIOS,
A COUPLE OF LAKE ARROWHEAD CABINS,
AND
OUR BEDROOMS
MIXED AT KNOBWORLD
MASTERED BY REUBEN COHEN AT LURSSEN MASTERING
PHOTOGRAPHY BY TARYN DUDLEY
ARTWORK AND CREATIVE DESIGN BY PHIL BEAUDREAU
THANK YOUS
Thank you to our friends and family, our manager Daniel Kellner, Efa Etoroma Jr., Matt Moss, Entertainment One, Tru Thoughts, Megan White, Liz Pantone, Kevin Jergensen, Phil Beaudreau, Taryn Dudley, Kate & Justin Miner, Spectrasonics, The Fass family, Knobworld, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Playlist Retreat family, The Internet, Kamasi Washington, Neo Soul Cafe, Darryl Harris, Tony Minvielle, Raquel Rodriguez, Sam Brawner, The Office, and the birds at Lake Arrowhead
WEBSITE: www.thisismoonchild.com
ALL SOCIALS: @thisismoonchild
0:00 - Wise Women
3:48 - Too Much to Ask
7:35- The Other Side
13:40- Sweet Love
17:54 - Strength
22:52- Everything I Need
26:03 - Money
30:43 - Nova
31:48 - Get To Know It
35:35- What You’re Doing
40:14- Come Over
43:40 - On To Me
48:19- Whistling
51:07 - Still Wonder
TRACKLIST: 00:00 - Wise Women 03:48 - Too Much to Ask 07:35- The Other Side 13:40- Sweet Love 17:54 - Strength 22:52- Everything I Need 26:03 - Money 30:43 - Nova 31:48 - Get To Know It 35:35- What You’re Doing 40:14- Come Over 43:40 - On To Me 48:19- Whistling 51:07 - Still Wonder
THANK YOU🕯
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STILL WONDER - LITERALLY made me stop in my tracks and just stare at the TV.... YOU ALL ARE ONE OF THE DOPEST OUT THERE! See you in Dallas next month #faithfulfan 🕉😌🙋🏾☯
Why why... really if I was on a space mission to Mars colony...I'm bumpin this ish$$$$
@@radicalchangehkr im comming from STL to DAL to see them
You could literally listen to Moonchild for hours and never realize time has passed. Just beautiful!
Yes!
I support this statement!
Entirely
I shall see about this
Facts
😩 This album sounds like self care and rebuilding 😌
Danielle yes!!!!
That's a beautiful way to describe this album!
Facts
Yes, detox Lol
I totally agree!
Anyone enjoying these good vibrations during quarantine 🥰🌈✨
Suten Ta Hotepu yup!
@@gisellepintomusic123 hell yeah
Yes, yes and YES! 💕💕
Present
Opa! Com certeza!!
Listened to this album while I was pregnant, now my baby smiles everytime she hears her voice!!!!!!! So sweet and mellow! Thanks
❤️💝🙏☀️🌈 Beautiful. Bless the little angel😇
That is just beautiful! And what a great gift to give your child! Wish you all the best :)
So beautiful, happy Mother’s Day, sis, hope your baby girl is still smiling. 🌸
that's pretty awesome
Alhamdulillah!!! BLESSINGS
Stopped for the art work... Stayed for the music 💯
Moonchild. You'll never quite know who and how you are affecting people with your music. I just don't believe that your making an 'album'. It's more like a lifestyle mediation guide. Currently sitting on the train after work. My back hurts and feet ache from standing up all day. My mind is transported out of this carriage to peace. Shoulders down. Breathing slowed and deeper and have only opened my eyes to type this message to you. Thank you x sincerely
Beautifully put Jade! I hope they read your message, Moonchild's music is a godsend 🌟.
With you 💫
more weight makes standing harder
Totally agree............So on board
Comment of the thread right here, Jade. The mark of good music is the ability to take the listener places...mind and soul. Moonchild is truly gifted.
Whenever I'm listening to moonchild, I imagine a glass of wine in my hand and the coolest most genuine company around me in at a jazz club just enjoying the moment
your perfect moment is a commercial?
That is a compliment! I'm loving this :) and massively agree
i know right?? Im in Dallas, Tx...where are you??
Bobby Harris South Africa 🇿🇦
Exactly how it plays out in my mind right now , Lesego
I HAVE FINALLY FOUND MY HAPPY PLACE! TAKE ME AWAY MOON CHILD! YOU GOT ME!
It's never too late to discover some dope music. I love this vibe
Right😊
I can't stop listening this group!!! As a trucker this is relaxing driving thru Nebraska and Iowa.
You a funky ass trucker!! salute
Sounds amazing ❤
Dancing around my bedroom with my cat to these good vibes ♡
While the world falls apart Moonchild keeps me calm. The energy of their music is incredible. Beautiful, beautiful music.
Alhamdulillah my sister. PEACE and blessings to you and yours
Aww❤ too cute my children fall asleep to all moonchild's songs
So glad You tube led me here. They know my tastes. This is sonic serenity.
I love that description..."sonic serenity". 👍🏾
@@mr.mondesir7449 Coming up with titles is a passion of mine. I love it. Thanks!
All the way in South Africa and I stumbled on this at the perfect time. I'm going through a lot emotionally and this album was heaven sent
I hope you heal, sisi and thrive beyond whatever obhekane nayo Xx (with love, a South African living in HK) :)!!
Hey ladies,glad the music is connecting us yaz...
Man, this group got that sweet touch of -- Tweet, Jill Scott, Eryka Badu "flava and vibez"..... With that mellow smooth beats & melody of the Foreign Exchange and yet they stand alone with the collaboration and originality in style & presentation. Music is soul.... Music is love.... Music is life..... And this Music is everything!!!💖💖💖
WOW......all the groups you just mention was already floating in my mind. Especially, Foreign Exchange not to mention Dwele
You said it!!. Heard the group on a mix tape from a few years ago and went out looking for "Tweet's" underground music I just ran across. HA! Imagine the look on my face when I saw this group. 😳 😳😳 What a wonderfully pleasant surprise. ☺🥰🥰🥰 Now I'm hooked.
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My 7 month old baby boy loves this album. It helped him relax during his newborn transition. Today he fell asleep to this song. ♥️
Your baby has been listening to it before birth, hes like ma please change it already... lol JP my daughter use to fall asleep to SADE Sweetest Taboo
my ex just passed. I thank you for healing me girls . beautiful salve. thank you guys so much.
Moonchild is only has one girl in the band.
Late to the moonchild sound or work (NPR Tiny Desk), so glad we met. I hear your respect for the genre...your sound is authentically smooth, serious and playful. I am a 60 year old black woman and your music moves me! Thank you for sharing your love of music!
FrFr.👌
This album is like a cosy blanket 🤗
Moonchild you're an inspiration to those who know excellent music and anyone who grooves to Moonchild is alright with me.
one the dopest soulful and complete albums of the year. its rare to enjoy an entire album in these days and times.
Hell yeah.
So true ! Nowadays there are only singles ! Nobody puts in the work for a real, polished album.
That's a fact, man. It's been over two decades since I've loved EVERY TRACK on a release. Much less every album by anyone. They are truly talented.
@@mr.mondesir7449 Moonchild has been out for 20 years????
@@jaydubb2005 No. It's been 20 years since I liked a whole LP from track to track. It was "The Chronic 2001". 😁
So sultry, so lucious, so smooth. I'm appreciating female vocals in a way I hadn't before.
Same, check out Tash Sultana and you find a female lyrically and vocally endowed mastermind of an individual. It's a different hit...
Time to gas up the car wake up early in the am grab some coffe get my woman and enjoy moonchild while hitting the bazaars, grabbing lunch, laughing and joking around, catch a movie and have dinner at the harbor and watch the sunset.
Now that sounds like a good time! Vibining
Sounds like a beautiful day. Hope you actually did this (or some variant) many times over!
Beautiful
Can literally play all of Moonchild's albums from "Be Free" to "Starfruit," and not skip a beat. Try it. I did. It was self-care. If you can, see them in concert. Your Spirit will thank you.🧡💛❤🧡💛❤🧡🧡
The piano solo on The Other Side😤🔥🔥🔥11:40
The piano in the first couple of minutes souds like a August Greene production
Absolutely beautiful!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🙂
Best song on the album.
almost like jazz hop which is pretty damn cool
Yesssss!!!!!
"The Other Side" is a spiritual song I tell you 😭😭😭🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
I Love all of you. Every song you have is great. My mother past a month ago, and I've needed music like yours to help me. Thank you.
My condolences.
@@tanzoniaflakes5068 Thank you.
Yo that hurt might not ever fade, but continuing to show love in this world regardless would make her proud I'm sure. Much love homie
Now this is some nice Neo-Soul Music
My Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings will never be dull. THE OTHER SIDE track just heals my broken self. Thank you MoonChild for amazing music❤❤❤❤❤❤🇿🇦
It restores the soul. I love it!!!
She really sounds like an angel !!!!!
I was in search of a music and I think I have found it. It's not just a song. It's a melody to the soul.
All of her albums are great. Ear candy 🍬
Dipika- You want to listen to music that goes directly to your soul then try FKJ "The Sound You Need". Believe me you won't regret it. Hope you like his music.
Amber is flexing the vocals on this one!
She sure is!!!!!😁
I have NEVER HEARD a group SO DOPE before in my life!!!! When I discovered this group, I couldn’t believe my EARS!! So I had to listen to more of their albums. What did I do that for?! I have been hooked on their music ever since! They are just DOPE!!! Maaaaannnnnn!!!
Really?? You´re a BOT, don´t you??
Listen to King... "We are King."
Moonchild never disapointed me :~ thankssssss moonchildddd
Moonchilds "the other side" is probably one of the most deeply enjoyable soulful pieces of music l have ever heard. Music for the mind and spirit.
I'm so in LOVE with you MOONCHILD. You give me so much at once, I can't take it! Keep doing what you do! God Bless Your Group!
This that walking barefoot across wooden floors in a contemporary home with lots of glass windows in white pajamas with a bowl of fruit to your significant other who’s laying on a chase wearing nothing but a smile waiting for you to feed them piece by piece. Oh by the way all this is taking place in slow motion. It’s just that freaking smooth.
Beautiful imagination!💚💚💚💚
"The Other Side" (7:35) gave me goosebumps. It's been a long time since I've been in love with new music. They've got that soulful jazzy sound too.
@Dina Tesfaye 👍🏾
Moonchild is so addictive it grooves through my soul I was so excited when a friend played a song from the ghost album and I've been hooked ever since I got a chance to go see them in Cleveland at a little venue up close and personal it was so so overwhelmingly wonderful I look forward to them coming again Moonchild for life Amber is the greatest the whole band I love all the band they play such beautiful music the guys are so cool and smooth and laid back the whole band is my favorite I'm a big Erykah Badu fan and she reminds me so much of Erica but she has her own swag it's great thanks for reading 😍
MOONCHILD DOES IT AGAIN! I'M SO INLOVE
This album came at the perfect time in my life, the universe knows when I need an album like this. I want to be the first to congratulate Moonchild for all the Grammy nominations, if this album doesn't clean up at the awards my faith in the music industry will be completely gone. Great set at the Roots Picnic by the way, you were the main reason why I went. Instant classic album.
I Love Her Voice And Vibe! First Time Hearing Moonchild.
Listen to all of her albums. Great music 🎶
Every album is a 10/10.
So good.....it’s a whole mood🍷🥃👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I rarely leave comments, but here I am. Never heard of moonchild, was asked to go to a concert so come here to listen as a pre intro. Love the mellow relaxed vibe your beats give me! Such a soulful easy listening album. I will be listen to more, glad I found you. Love comment sections like this !! 👏😁👌
Been bumpin’ them since 2017. Gonna catch a show in Houston, Texas in October. Moonchild forever!
Same here, bro! I can't wait. I last saw them when they opened for The Internet.
More people should be in the MOONCHILD business!
There should be.
I hope they are writing and producing for folks. This sounds should have more duplicated variations.
My favorite band. Dope beats , tasty changes, and the delivery/ articulation of the melody 🔥 come to GUAM 🙇♂️🎸❤💯🇬🇺
Thank you for making this free for us to listen to!!
This album just assisted/accompanied me through a break through/epiphany moment. Words fail me. God is real ! ❤
* To call this an 'album' is an understatement. Why I say words fail me . Just Yes!
So thankful my sister shared this album with me. I've been listening to it every day ever since ❤
Always listening to Moonchild! Part of the real soundtrack to my life journey. Keep on taking us higher Moonchild. Light people travel in lightyears!😊🛸🪐🎶🤘🎹🎸🎵🎧🧡💭
Right on brother, stay light stay bright :)
I rollerblade to this in my headphones late at night. So peaceful.😊
This album is like a gift for my soul. Greetings from Brazil !
Have you listened to her all of her albums? She's amazing 👏
feel-good music with a satisfying & reasonably seasoned soulfulness.
Neo Soul goodness
Whistling 🗣️🎶 On repeat So very profound at this moment 💙🕊️💙
The Other Side is a ride down a long winding road with the top back. Peaceful and calm. Love it.
I just fell in love with this album.
Moonchild music relaxes my heart and soothes my soul.
I sure does love there songs alot
First time listening to this group Moonchild I would love to see them live
Thank you Moonchild. I love you for continuing to be so refreshing!
"Still Wonder" is next level smooth!
and they post the full album, you guys making a world better, thanks
Thank You Moonchild for Blessing my heart💙, Mind and Soul this Saturday Evening! Best Early Birthday Present EVER!!!😍😍😍😍
December 31st 2020. Making a recap of the year in my mind while listening to the best album out there. It's a blessing that we get to listen to such high quality music for free. Thank you. P.S. 2021, please be better.
2021 floating on.
Truly. It will be the best year 🎃🎃🎃🤲. Everything is a blessing to experience.. Make sure you enjoy all of it. And share the love.
Not exactly for free.. at least 20$ a month for internet, at least 100$ for a smartphone, and at least 70$ for some really nice headphones to appreciate the production
@@GrumpyStormtrooper I partially agree. I pay for internet anyways either I listen to it or not. I pay for electricity either I listen to it or not. So, yeah, for people who have those things, it's for free.
@@GrumpyStormtrooper and they aren't getting a cut from your internet bills so they did release this for free so we can enjoy🙂
Just discovered them this week. ...I shant forget them. ~NeoSoul 4EVER
This is my current life's soundtrack!!!!!! I LOVE MOONCHILD!!!!!!
Literally rocking my soul to sleep 💫☁️
Judging by the name I thought this was going to be some weird anxiety-inducing prog rock, but I'm not disappointed. The KZhead algorithm is finally working correctly.
When my baby girl introduced me to Moonchild, I too, though she had gone off to college and changed her musical tastes that she had grown up with. Because she knows what I like, I gave it a spin. She has taught me to, going forward, save all my "reservations" for hotel rooms and dinners!!!
This will be on repeat all of 2020
My favorite Group on the planet right now....so excited that I have tickets to tomorrow's concert in the AZ. YAAAASSSSSS.....AMBER!!!!!!!!!!! Girl if you don't lay those silky vocals on them there tracks! LOL! Head bouncing...so grown, reminds me of my Detroit ballroom dancing...I just love this CD! Lyrically there has been lots of growth. I just love this group of talented musicians. It gives me faith that people are still producing the kind of music I love! Thank ya so much
Y'all. I'm so happy right now. ♥️🌚
Pure class, can listen to Moonchild on a loop for hours...
i'm screaming!!! i've been blessed, new music! Thank you for this
WHEN I SAY I LOVVVVE ME SOME MOONCHILD I MEAN IT! ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL ALBUM FROM AN AMAZING GROUP! 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾❤❤❤
Here you go again Moonchild 😩😩... why you doing this 😭♥️💯🔥👌🏼
Record of the year for me...big ups everyone involved on this production.
Love them
I first herd you on the tiny desk and your music was so beautiful and also soothing to my soul I was hooked from then on I wish you much success in the future and hope that you will keep making songs that I will continue to love and listen to for years to come, I really dig you guys Jimmy from NY
I love this album. It has gotten me through some rough times.
Love how this band encourages almost metaphysical and creativite imagination because of how dream-like and catchy the music is.
its a full moon, and i am onnly listening to this album fo rthe first time today, never heard of the band before, until i heard their tiny desk concert a few days back. the moon brought us together.
Me too! Tiny Desk has greatly improved my musical horizon. This is definitely my new favorite band.
This music is perfect to play while cleaning or working or even just chilling!
Moonchild....thank you..your music is healing
I've been listening to this album every time I take a nap. Also, Moonchild is my Dad's favorite artist, so I sometimes play it when I miss him. I can't wait to see him after this is all over.
Just got out of a really toxic relationship and I really needed this. Will be buying it soon.
I Dnt know how I found this but I’m so happy I did , will be playing this in my suite. 💕💞💟
It's a rainy day today. With this record, the sun shines through. Thank you for the awesome mood
New fan here, I see you thanked The Internet, Jazzy Jeff, and The Office so I think we’ll get along just fine. Loving the tunes so far guys!
This is some of the most transcendent music I have ever heard. It takes you to a whole other level in spirit. Thank you so much Moonchild, for this gift to the world. We really need it :)
Listening to this album was a great choice while I studied for my exams. So relaxing
Mannnnn, I just LOVE the entire musical interactions that truly SOOTHS the Soul.......
Have not stopped rocking my head since I pressed play. This is DEFINITELY a hit album that will be one of their many classic album.
A minute into this and literally tears in my eyes. Moonchild never disappoints!!
When you just gotta come back and post again because this music is so 🔥🔥🔥🎶🎶🎶💜🎶🎵🎵
God bless you all for coming to Cleveland See y'all October 6!! 😁😁😁
Lazy Saturday, cleaning and rockin with Moonchild. Can you say ....perfect day in the making😘
One of my favorite discoveries that ive ever made!!
Moonchild, I love you. My Solarbabies will be named after you all. Thank you Andris and Max. Your music is divine. Amber, you have the voice of an angel. This is truly a superb collection of your music. The order of the tracks was well thought out. This album flows very well and the lyrics are pure and inspiring. You are on the top of my playlist with this one. You Hit It! Please Keep Keeping On! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Name one after me too💁
What's a solar baby?
Moonchild You just out did your selves on this track here. From the beat drop, the vocals, till the end😭😭😭😍🧡🙆🏾♂️. #Strength
The perfection of "the other side" gives the fresh air I need. The album is great, but the harmony of this other side is speechless. Thanks a lot.