Kiva's big 'hit' song, with chorus of overtone singing. 

Regret

From Pulse CD. Lots of variations of overtone singing. 

In the Flesh

Solo pop with a bit of overtone singing at the end (2 pitches simultaneously from one voice, not overdubbed). Emotional song, wondering if life would be better underground. Grand piano and vocals.

Going Down

A real quirky little a cappella ditty by Kiva Simova, using lots of overtone singing techniques, about 8 tracks of vocals. The ending has a big surprise, a sound emanating from the apex of the Bosnian pyramid of the sun. Brought down to the level of human hearing frequency. It's definitely the sound of a human male voice, speaking an unknown language. Permission granted for the use of this 4 second snippet. 

The Opposite Of Torture

Grand piano and vocals completely in overtones except for short sections with the title "Bitter my Sweet" lyrically. Polyphonic singing (moving fundamental). Rather 'sacred' in tone.

Bitter My Sweet

A collaboration between Adam Daly and Kiva Simova, in dedication to the victims of the Japanese tsunami.

waves

A collaboration between San Page and Kiva Simova

to the core

Collaboration between Heather Dale and Kiva Simova

Sedna

Only Waiting, sung by European Overtone Choir (live in concert)
Written by Graham Shaw (used by permission)
Arranged by Kiva Simova

Only Waiting EOC Live

A rather uppity ride of imaginary language with African hand percussion, Cajun style accordion and jazz piano. 

Serendipity Doodah

A song about domestic abuse. 
Written & produced by Kiva Simova
All keys & vocals- Kiva Simova
Fretted and fretless basses- Ken 'Spider' Sinnaeve
Drums- Julene Gravett
Mixed & Mastered by Allen Hunnie

*be sure to listen all the way to the end for the punchline

Punchline

Cello from another track, played backwards, and improvised vocals over, including overtone singing

The Flip Side

Hurdy Gurdy, wordless vocals, overtone singing. Inspired by Breton/ Celtic music. 
Written by Quintin Bart and Kiva Simova
Quintin Bart: Hurdy Gurdy
Kiva Simova: all vocals, keyboard guzheng, keyboard bass, washboard
Mixed by Chris Brett, Mastered by Allen Hunnie
Listen w/ headphones or lovely speakers! 
copyright Yemyss Music 2020

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Kiva is a Canadian professional overtone singer, known internationally as a pioneer in the field, bringing the art form into the realm of pop, jazz, world beat/experimental/ alt singer songwriter genres. She has directed the overtone choir AURALIA, composing or arranging all the repertoire. She teaches overtone singing online with a video course. There are 3 solo CDs. Currently performing with The Unglüd, an improv collective, with throat singing, beat boxing, 
overtone singing, didgeridoo, soprano sax, button accordion, electronics and hurdy gurdy.

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