Blue Anima
This experimental electronic album fuses beat-driven pop and hip hop with immersive sound design, unfolding as one continuous, uninterrupted journey. Guided by surreal shifts in consciousness — from Waking and Desire through Anxiety, Depression, High, and into Sleep — each track flows into the next via experimental transition pieces, creating a deeply atmospheric and emotional listening experience. Best heard through headphones for full immersion.
This album was written for Briar's Masters portfolio at Te Koki New Zealand School of Music and completed with funding support from Creative New Zealand.
Written and recorded by: Briar Prastiti
Release year: 2016
Featured performers:
Chelsea Prastiti (Rap)
Garam Jung (Saxophone)
Mixing and Mastering: Lorenzo Buhne (Wellington, NZ)
Funding support: Creative New Zealand
Cover art: Briar Prastiti
"The depth in this album encourages repeat listening, and reveals something new with every listen."
— NZ Musician
Read the full review here
