An era of new expression and growth begins, with wings of Solace Shards...

This album represents my thoughts, my dreams, my fears, my confusion, my anger, my sadness, my happiness, my confidence I have experienced, processed and obtained from the last few years of existence in this realm.

Experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic and the socio-political issues from near and far brought to a brighter exposure were certainly impactful… but more than those, this album was created during a time I was coming more into myself as an open gay/queer being, and more connected and vulnerable to my friends, family and communities.

You hear my effected voice sing, soar, screech and bellow through a variety of melodic-driven electroacoustic pieces, from extended focal ambient soundscapes and instrumental songs, to miniature “Repose'' interludes. My effected bass clarinet is joined by effected B-flat clarinet, effected kalimba, and an array of percussion and found objects and samples.

Conceptualized, performed, recorded and album art by Piers Oolvai
Mixed by Blue Hardy of Slim Fridge
"Materia" mixed by Matt Jaekel of Routine Exploits
Mastered by Scott Gray of Trinket Trance

Thank you to those who have supported and uplifted me during this creation, in your own special ways: Danny, Manny, Blue Faiyaz, Camilo, Donnette, Timea, Mom & Dad, Sally & Christine, Jackson, Erin, Ahmri, CFRU 93.3 FM, Audiopollination, and to all you magical critters and creatures who witness my gorgeous weird-ass queerdo voice and visions <3

These Moments

Repose IV - Sollievo Magnifico

Overcoming My Doubts

Serenade For Lost Serenity (On An Airship)

Repose III - Prolonged Sight

Foliage

Materia

Pheromone Box

Repose I - Sweet & Sour Trumpet Flower

Arise My Charms

Queer effected bass clarinetist of the post-progressive ambient / avant-garde variety around Southern Ontario, Canada.

Pulling up his gauntlets, dawning his wings and descending from his observational tower, Piers Oolvai soars across the ever-changing horizon to bend expectations. This is the marvellous persona of Nicholas Cooper, bringing out his wise spontaneous queer essence to the fore with minimalistic soundscapes of post-progressive ambiance and avant-garde improvisations, across a spectrum of sweet, awkward, beautiful and nasty intonations with his effected bass clarinet, through extended and effect pedal techniques in tandem. It is a kaleidoscopic experience whenever Piers Oolvai shows the universe the confident powers he rightfully possesses.