NORLYZ & Malika Alaoui - Aurora Ritual

01. Aurora Ritual (Original Mix) 06:36
02. Alive (Original Mix) 05:41
03. Aurora Ritual (Blindsmyth Remix) 07:17

German electronic band NORLYZ, in their upcoming EP 'Aurora Ritual,' collaborates with Swiss-Moroccan singer Malika Alaoui, creating a mesmerizing fusion of electronic and acoustic elements. The EP introduces an imaginary language, immersing listeners in a mysterious realm. Alaoui's unconventional vocals, co-crafted with NORLYZ, captivate with bizarre beauty, creating an enchanting sonic landscape that blends techno, jazz, and world music. The EP, led by founder Paul David Heckhausen, cellist Gábor Hartyáni, trumpeter Philipp Püschel, and saxophonist Lasse Golz, weaves a rich tapestry of electronic, jazz, and world music influences. The second track, sung in French, narrates the resilience of a bird in an oil spill, symbolizing hope and strength. Alaoui's vocals, paired with pulsating synthesizers, offer a transcendent experience, prompting reflection on vulnerability and resilience. NORLYZ's danceable and cinematic arrangements, honed through performances at festivals like Fusion and Elbjazz, Detect Classic, and 3000Grad, showcase their genre-bridging expertise. Malika Alaoui, known for her work with Cirque du Soleil and collaborations with renowned artists, enriches the EP with a unique vocal dimension. "Aurora Ritual feat. Malika Alaoui" invites exploration into the unfamiliar, promising a sonic journey into the exotic. NORLYZ and Alaoui redefine musical boundaries, offering an immersive encounter with the bizarre.