Cherished is a collection of songs, some of which emerged from the ether as long as a decade ago, others appearing instantly in response to numerous reflective hours spent in contemplation of the inevitable changing landscape around us. This is a story in search of authenticity. Its simplicity is meant to remind us to sit with what is, to pause, and to remember our truth, whatever that may be and wherever that may lie.

In 2020 Pranatricks’ duty to explore the creative in order to operate in the outer world emerged. There, in that space, presented a retreat from the complexities, division and despair of the present global circumstances. With the inner work established, Pranatricks is ready to open the door and reveal his expression to the world. Cherished is a collection of songs that is meant to reflect the barest version of expression he could find. In composition it is simple and knocks loudly at the core of what is truth for him, much like a personal invitation to that creative refuge. 

The songs reflect the difficulties of wrestling with the unknown, they explore social justice issues and continually remind us to find lightness, both in frequency and weight, in as many moments as possible.  Ultimately, we all long to be free; cherish those moments and keep discovering as many of them as possible. It’s there, when the veil of the outer world lifts, even if only for a moment, that we glimpse the implausibility of nature and a truer connection to our innate divinity.

Cherished - Album

There is no way around truth. This song represents the difficulty with desire and wanting things to constantly go our way.  As an artist we must let go of expectation and realize that whatever the outcome, the process of creation should be Cherished. For me, the song reflects the journey of becoming more aware of our innate nature and that many times this is not a favourable place for others to witness.  Letting go of others’ expectations and continually honoring our presence is the greatest gift we can offer; so keep from running from it and embrace it.

Pranatricks - Cherished - 01 - Running

Between the World
 
This song was inspired by the book, Between the World and Me, written by Ta-Nehisi Cotes. It spoke so powerfully to me.  It accounts the authors’ lived personal experience and is written as a letter to his son. For me, it evoked the necessity to constantly engage in the practice of awareness; in observation of my own inherent life language that has not only informed and instrumented my personal advantage, but has promoted a type of separation from the ultimate ONE.  Empathy and compassion are of the highest virtues and must be paramount in any form of advocation or fight against oppression.

Pranatricks - Cherished - 02 - Between The World

Standing at the oceans edge over 15
years ago reflecting on the recent
conclusion of an intimate relationship; it
was dark, it was the end of summer,
there in the night sky one can see the
first signs of winter delivered by way of
familiar constellations seen only just
before the dawn. We were young but
we grew a lot. The Cold Night Sky is
coming. I wish we could hang on to all of
it just a little longer; summer, love, joy,
pain; all of it together.

Pranatricks - Cherished - 03 - Cold Night Sky

Our greatest teachers are the ones who challenge us the most.  The ones who hold us accountable to being truthful and honest about what we perceive to be real. It’s only through the elements that inform our relationships, those built in time and experience, those that have the capacity for love rooted in the ability to be vulnerable, do we gain glimpses of the views beyond the veil. We’re all

Pranatricks - Cherished - 04 - Edge Of The Light

Things have changed. Change is in. All
we can count on is change. Evolution is
inherent. Without flexibility change is
certain death. When inflicted by times’
grasp, either struggling to change or
suffering its inevitable distortion of
reality, rooting down into something
bigger; the infinite, Krishna, Allah, Christ
Consciousness, Jah, whatever it is, let it
be your anchor so that change can run
its course. You’ll be on the other side
one day.

Pranatricks - Cherished - 05 - Filling Up The Kids

Rubber Trees
Is a fictitious journey across an open
ocean that led us to the reality of the
present moment. I wrote this song just
after my son was born. Perhaps it was
his journey through the cosmos to our
physical reality that inspired the tune.
Really though, it is about remembering
our connection to unity, oneness and
the divine, despite having been
separated from it at birth. Whenever I
see him I am reminded of his and all of
our true nature; free to explore in
constant curiosity.

Pranatricks - Cherished - 11 - Rubber Trees

06 - Birds And The Bees

Pranatricks releases his new single “Lights & Machines” out October 6, 2023. Pranatricks returns with the third single off of his sophomore album ‘Elements of’ set to release April 4, 2024. A return to a simpler time when we were not bombarded with media messaging, advertisement, and influencers infiltrating the super powered computers that fit in the palm of our hand, Lights and Machines is an indie alternative ode to remembering that our greatest powers lie within. Led by a softened crunched up electric guitar and a drum kit, Pranatricks delivers an equally subtle vocal performance that transports the listener to an era and space of effortlessness wonderment towards our understanding and personal connection to all things. Punctuated and separated by a rhythmic lead guitar line the bridge ads percussion and backing vocal shots to remind the listener to continually monitor their whereabouts in the outer world and ultimately leads them back to the heart space for the answers they are searching for. Parts of the track including the drums and vocal shots were recorded back in 2011 in an abandon warehouse in Vancouver Downtown Eastside, prior to it being demolished to build gentrified condominiums.  The outro harnesses the etherial haunt of the open warehouse space, while adding some layered arpeggio synthesizers to maximize the mantric quality of the vocals, ultimately returning the listener to a space of awareness within.

04 - Lights & Machines

03 - Johnny Self

01 - Cor-al

PRANATRICKS - WINDS - 05 Make it Out

PRANATRICKS - WINDS - 02 Out of Bread

PRANATRICKS - WINDS - 04 Fortress

PRANATRICKS - WINDS - 09 GRATITUDE

PRANATRICKS - WINDS - 08 Home

PRANATRICKS - WINDS - 07 Homeey

PRANATRICKS - WINDS - 06 Apprehension

PRANATRICKS - WINDS - 03 Winds

PRANATRICKS - WINDS - 01 Montmartre Clacks

Pronounced (Praaaaahhhhh-naaaaahhhh-tricks)

Indie, Psych, Folk artist, Pranatricks, envelops his audience in a soundscape guided by an insatiable quest for truth. Combining sonic qualities of indie folk, psych and alternative rock, Pranatricks delivers traditional songwriting amongst instrumental loops to create a soundscape that pushes the boundaries of the indie singer songwriter genre into performance art awakening.

Pranatricks is an Indie-Psych-Folk artist and multi-instrumentalist/producer currently based on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.  His debut album ‘Cherished’ released in January of 2023 garnered several accolades including 11 weeks of charting on Earshot and significant appearances on the National Top 50 including a #1 at CJSF 90.1fm the week of May 2nd. The music blog Indie Boulevard named ‘Cherished’, Best Album of 2022. In April of 2024 Pranatricks released his second album ‘Elements of’ and was featured by Exclaim! as a part of their New Faves for June 2024 and one of 8 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear. Other notable press included an interview from Read Range and coverage from numerous music blogs including Last Day Deaf, York Calling, Indie for Bunnies, The Wild is Calling etc. Having been active in the Canadian independent music scene since 2006 he continually shapes his outward expression through simple songwriting and instrumentation.  In 2008 his band Fur Bearing Animals, an electro funk duo, released a ‘Self-Titled EP’ that sold over 1500 units and charted extensively on Earshot. The title track Ivy Harvey Shoes has over 100K streams worldwide and was featured on Departures, a Canadian Travel TV Show. In a prolific spree of releases Pranatricks is actively working on a third album slated for release sometime in 2025.

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