Odyssey I

by Frau Knotz

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A song about the unknown depths of the ocean, lyrically ‘Odyssey I’ is through-composed and freeform, a nod to Caroline Polachek’s ‘Pretty In Possible’. Rhythmically elusive, the track percolates with disquiet as subtle, rootless drums beckon the ear to sink deeper into the song until sudden stabs of punchy sub bass burst the dreamlike soundscape, alerting the listener to a sense of sinister danger.

‘Odyssey I’ is a tantalising glimpse into the musical brilliance that lies ahead for her debut EP 'Nextraterrestrial' - set for release on 2 August 2024. A consecutive series of 7 vignettes, this EP is a snapshot in time; a documentation of her production journey of 2021-2022.

Frau Knotz ushers in a spellbinding 3-dimensional visual world for her debut EP, announcing her collaboration with Halfofnothing (Blue Hamel), an LA-based, Christchurch born animation artist and creative director who has worked with the likes of Childish Gambino, Kylie Jenner and Kanye West as well as iconic brands such as Adidas and Louis Vuitton. The first piece of this surrealist puzzle has been revealed with the music video for ‘Odyssey I’ featuring an avatar of herself falling through the depths of the ocean.

‘Odyssey I’ takes a deep dive into what lies below, through a maximalist lense; juxtaposing muffled, ambient soundscapes with rarified vocal production, baptised in booming kicks and sub-bass that crash like the moment a 3 tonne, 25-foot shark leapt out of the sea and landed on Quint’s fishing vessel in ‘Jaws’ - “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.”

lyrics

My shadow mysteriously disappeared
One day
As I swam in the ocean
Alone out there
It caught up with me
And joined me in my odyssey
My underwater odyssey
Swimming so so far away
Where nobody could find me
Me and my shadow
We’re on our odyssey
Deep down below

credits

released April 24, 2024
Mastered by Joshua Llewellyn at Downbeat Mastering
Recorded, co-produced & mixed by Sam Johnson at Rhythm Ace Studio
3D Graphics by Blue Hamel

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Frau Knotz New Plymouth, New Zealand

Frau Knotz toggles between whimsical fantasies and dark truths, switches propulsive rhythms and expansive balladry and tunes glamour with gameplay.

discography

Odyssey I

Apr 2024
Cellular

Nov 2023
Runway of Reality

Mar 2023
Supernova

Sep 2022

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