Mia Doi Todd has been a quietly essential voice in the Los Angeles independent music world since the late 1990s, building a catalog that moves fluidly between folk, bossa nova, and meditative songwriting. Micah Nelson brings a kindred spirit to the production here; his own work as Particle Kid shares Todd's commitment to music as something lived rather than performed, which makes Maui feel less like a backdrop and more like a collaborator. Mia Doi Todd's album Human Experience is a joyful balm for the mind, body and soul. It envelopes the listener with Mia's beautiful voice, impeccable songwriting and a worldview that encompasses life's great range of emotions-pleasure, sorrow, love, jealousy-while also acknowledging the trouble with human-centrism. Produced by Willie Nelson's youngest son, multi-instrumentalist Micah Nelson aka Particle Kid, the songs were recorded in one blissful week on Maui, and the island vibes permeate.Human Experience, chronicles Mia's family life on the island of Maui for the last few years. The ten songs came to her very quickly in between cooking and cleaning and trips to the park or beach. They have their own island flavor. Recording the songs came very naturally. Her longtime friend and collaborator, Andres Renteria, plays percussion and Aroyn Day from Micah's band Particle Kid joined to play bass. The album was mixed with Mario Caldato Jr. In northeast Los Angeles, Mia's home town. Human Experience features guest appearances from Miguel Atwood-Ferguson on strings, Gabe Noel on bass, Mia's husband Jesse Peterson on keys and whistles and their daughter Ynez on backup vocals. The final track, "Kaupakalua," her homage to the Hawaiian mele honoring a place, brings together two of Maui's most beloved musicians, George Kahumoku Jr. #and Geri Valdriz. "I hope this album brings some peace and joy to your household, even if you are under duress in these trying times. Put it on repeat, and it could brighten up your day!" Tracklist: A Song to Make You Smile Love Is Loco Moco Matteo Show Me the Way Pink Sunglasses Mango Tree Human Experience Gummy Bears and Jelly Beans Kaupakalua UPC: 881626819210Label: City Zen RecordsRelease Date: 6.26.26Format: LP Vinyl
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