The musical Oroza bloodline just seems to keep pumping soul music from Finland for the world to hear. Now it's time for Franka to step to the stage and she comes out from the gate swinging with a sublime beat ballad "Indecision". Backed by the faithful Timmion Records house band Cold Diamond & Mink, Franka's folk jazzy vocal stylings seep into fertile ground.

Building from the intro drum roll to the rootsy organ-led groove Franka jumps on the beat with a Joni Mitchell twist and it's immediately apparent that we're in for a treat. The vocal glides effortlessly between firm and delicate tones, perfectly underlining the lyrical content. Franka takes her time in setting the scene, holding a veil before the fact that we're actually listening to a love song.

If all you're looking for is good songwriting with a soulful backbeat, with Franka Oroza you'll get a unique voice to boot. This is another sure shot for all fans of independent downtempo soul from the Timmion stable.

Indecision

Float With Magic

Rock Sound In Organ - Yusuke Hoguchi

Screen Music Report 12 - Michel Clement, Jimmy Helms

A journey through the seasons with a bear.

Stillness

Dreams of Tranquility (Meditation)

It's like the warm embrace of a true self, at last emerging from a long winter of alienation; an ode to radical authenticity and unabashed self-expression; a gentle reminder of the richness and interconnectedness of the human heart. To an increasingly cold and complex world, this waltz answers with simplicity and warmth—an expression of personal beauty and longing for connection, reaching out to other contemplative souls. It is the latest composition from Utah-based neoclassical pianist Daniel Driskill.

The Blackbird's Waltz

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Credits

Drums, Guitar, Keys/Synths, Samples: Barney Whittaker. 
Vocals on A2: Nat Mason.
Words during interlude: Tom Jousselin.
Vocals on B1: Hadiru Mahdi.
Vocals on B2: Tom Jousselin and Izzy Risk.
Extra Keys on B2: Jack Stephenson-Oliver.

Written, Produced and Mixed by Barney Whittaker.
Mastered by Cherif Hashizume at Cafe Music Studios, London. 
Vinyl Pressing by Curved Pressings, London. 
Artwork and layout design by Joe McCrae (joemccrae.com).

Famous Friends 2017.

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B1. Dawn (Buffalo Stance) (feat. Brother Portrait)

Beanfield - The Season (Swag Vocal Mix)

Jose James - Trouble

Mike Wallace, recognized as a DJ with a passion for uncovering hidden gems and an ear for timeless beats.
Mike's the creative force behind dozens of mixtapes including an LP compilation of film composer Piero Umiliani’s work with record label Nature Sounds. Since 2020, Mike has been studying various acoustic & electronic instruments to record a new LP series called "Theme & Beat".