The trio “Potions” is a recent collective endeavor initiated in January 2023. The internationalities of this unit (Yoon Sun Choi, a Canadian - American with Korean ancestry, André Matos, a Portuguese - American and Jeonglim Yang, a South Korean native) present a vivid portrait of how music brings people together in New York City.
The trio’s work is rooted in free improvisation and collective exploration. The first encounter was propelled by a desire to create music that moved in new directions. Through the combination of guitar landscapes (using traditional guitar sounds and effects manipulation), vocal sounds stretching from operatic to extended techniques and invented languages, and the treatment of the bass as a percussive instrument as well as its more conventional use, this trio has been able to carve an unique group sound. Each musician brings their personality and culture to the creative process, resulting in a deeply relevant and engaging connection.
credits
released April 12, 2024
Yoon Sun Choi - voice
Lim Yang - double bass
André Matos - electric guitar
Recorded in Brooklyn, March 2023.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by André Matos.
Produced by Potions.
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