HELE
Hele is the solo project of classically trained string artist and composer, Richele Kuhlmann. Inoro, her debut solo EP, was released in collaboration with UK artist and producer, Andy Dollerson. Her music features violin, piano, cello, guitar, synths, founds sounds, and field recordings.
Inoro
by Hele
Inoro is a heartfelt curation of evolving sonic landscapes constructed with live strings, piano, electronica, and field recordings from around the world. Composed on Orcas Island in Washington, produced and mixed in southern England, tweaked in México, and mastered in New York City, the EP was produced remotely by Andy Dollerson and Jake Owen of DoSounds Music and mastered by Mike Fossenkemper at Turtletone Studios.
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“'Volador' has an ethereal mood that transports the listener. The instruments dialogue with each other creating a dreamy atmosphere. It almost feels like flying ...”
- EMIC ENTERTAINMENT, Italy · re: Volador
“An evolution that comes in a soft and subtle construction ... very emotional with a lot of taste, artistic quality, and very nice harmonic inspirations.”
- AURASKY MUSIC, France · re: Volador
“A fantastic blend of sounds, instruments and texture. The arrangement is really good with the track constantly evolving.”
- SUB-LABEL RECORDINGS, UK · re: Volador
“A very strong release. Perfect sound, perfect ambiance.”
- GHOST LABEL RECORDS, Greece · re: Volador
“Very smooth, relaxing, and a bit melancholy-sounding with an imaginative ambience ... very crisp production but with a lo-fi vibe, as well.”
- OGHAMYST MUSIC, India · re: Volador
“An ambient, instrumental track infused with classical sounds ... A successful combination of strings and mood, and a perfect, versatile atmosphere ... very well written with great musical taste and in-depth knowledge both of music, in general, and of the specific genre.”
- LA GRANDE ONDA, Italy · re: Volador
“Very cinematic ... a really interesting soundscape experimenting with digital resources and field recordings which paint a deep soundscape.”
- ESPERANTIVO, Brazil · re: Volador
“A sense of sound and harmony that is awesome ... the dynamics and structure are just right and the arrangement works well with a slight raw touch to the production.”
- HEARD MUSIC, India · re: Volador
“Soothing, emotive, and grounded by design. The track expresses pensiveness drenched in ambient layers of nostalgia.”
UNXIGNED, Philippines · re: Jhoha
"An exciting, classic piece accompanied by evocative production that manages to bring out hidden emotions."
PAKO MUSIC, Italy · re: Jhoha
"An overall great track ... a melancholic touch to it with electronic elements used wisely."
HEARD MUSIC, India · re: Jhoha
"A musical universe that is very beautiful and chill ..."
MANAGRAM Productions, Italy · re: Jhoha
"Really powerful song! Full of emotions with good mix and mastering."
PITCH THE NOISE RECORDS, Italy · re: Jhoha
"Such a great composition ... soft, elegant melodies, nice arrangements, and great production."
LISTNERD, USA · re: Jhoha
"More beautiful soundscapes ..."
HELL YEAH RECORDINGS, Italy · re: Jhoha
"Air Between Us feels like ode to an existence that’s seemingly content in isolation from the clutter all around us ... a mesmerizingly hypnotic display of intricate live strings, subtle key work, and a backing ensemble of field recordings. One of the most special and evocative instrumental pieces I’ve had the pleasure to experience ..."
FIND NO ENEMY, India · re: Air Between Us
“Calming, piano-centric instrumentation and lovely organic elements.”
SECRET ECLECTIC, UK · re: Air Between Us
“‘Air Between Us’ is an amazing neoclassical composition with post-rock elements, mellow string melodies, a wide range of dynamics, and an atmosphere that mirrors the hypnotic elements of ambient music.”
ARGY KARIS, Greece · re: Air Between Us
“Really beautiful details ... and a well-executed change from neoclassical to a downtempo track.”
ALTERNATIVE ALPACA · re: Air Between Us
“Beautiful composition and wonderfully arranged strings.”
STEREOFOX · re: Air Between Us
"Hele is an artist who combines the best elements of classical music, ambient, and electronica in her work ... elegant, barely perceptible harmonic shifts embody the minimalist melody and organic beauty of the chamber arrangement ... the violin, cello, and piano wonderfully intertwine with gentle percussion to create an incredible account of nature and its slow breathing."
INDIE DOCK MUSIC BLOG, UK · re: Air Between Us
“‘Air Between Us’ is a beautiful composition with a sweet and cozy sound ... a musical atmosphere full of peace and tranquility.”
CAOBA RECORDS, Chile · re: Air Between Us
“A solid melodic presence with a dreamy intro that feels like a meditative, atmospheric rhythm …”
SAIID ZEIDAN, USA · re: Air Between Us
“A very unique listen with excellent sound quality.”
DARKENIN HEART, UK · re: Air Between Us
“A luscious synthscape fused with textures and percussive intricacies; we are already hypnotized …”
KIMU, USA · re: Air Between Us
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POSTCARDS
Hele might translate to “lullabye” in Tagalog, but it also means “go” in Hawaiian …
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