Theyya by Theyya
Mela wrote these songs during a period of personal transformation between 2015-2018. Her spiritual growth is reflected in the emergence of this music rooted in psych rock and metal, with a common theme of drone and harmony.
In November 2022, Mela got together with Caryn Havlik (drums) and James Kogan (bass) in a rehearsal studio to create this album. There is something special that happens when everyone plays live and feels each other's energy, captured beautifully by James' miking skills. Mela added additional vocals with Becca Schall as well as singing bowls* at home.
*Singing bowls originated as "standing bells" in China and are now used widely in the Himalayas and the US for meditation and healing purposes.
They resonate with the vibration of the universe, "om."
Special thanks to Angad Singh and Becca Schall for hearing these songs in their many iterations for so many years, and for supporting Mela in setting them free.
"Theyya" (Theia) is the name of the hypothesized planet that crashed into Earth to form it's moon.
Tracklist
| 1. | Blanket of Divine | 4:57 |
| 2. | Run | 6:47 |
| 3. | How Can We Ever Forget | 5:18 |
| 4. | Make Me Feel Small | 3:20 |
| 5. | Open The Stars | 4:48 |
Credits
Songs written by Mela Closs
Vocals, guitar, singing bowls: Mela Closs
Bass: James Kogan
Drums: Caryn Havlik
Additional Vocals: Becca Schall
Recorded by James Kogan
Mixed by Mela Closs (with support from James Kogan)
Mastered by CAVE DIVER
License
All rights reserved.
Witchy Psych rock and metal, with a common theme of drone and harmony, written by Mela.