In the evocative realm of Hatis Noit's musical hemisphere, the recent single "Jomon" unfolds like a profound ritual, where sonic and visual elements intertwine. Collaborating with the Berlin-based Taiwanese-Japanese media artist NAOWAO, the accompanying video becomes a spellbinding narrative, where diverse living beings awaken under the shamanic guidance of Hatis Noit.
This artistic endeavor, laden with beauty and sophistication, unveils a mythic landscape where spirituality and the natural world converge in a mesmerizing dance of life and death. NAOWAO's character design and ethereal sequences seamlessly blend with Hatis Noit's commanding presence, creating a visual feast that draws inspiration from the artist's name origin and the ancient Jomon culture of Japan, dating back millennia.
Within this enchanting creation, Hatis Noit's vocal artistry, reminiscent of the extended techniques pioneered by Meredith Monk, weaves an intricate tapestry of ancient ululations, yips, birdsong, operatic roulades, and raspy growls. These unique vocal expressions, electronically looped to construct layers upon layers, transport the listener into new sonic dimensions.
This collaborative masterpiece not only captures the attention of acclaimed figures like David Lynch and Rick Rubin but also resonates with critics from NPR, New York Times, WIRE, Bandcamp, and more. "Jomon" emerges as an ethereal celebration, an exquisite fusion of sound and vision that transcends the boundaries of contemporary music and art. Highly recommended!
Review by Thomas Imposter