I'm overwhelmed by this moment because it's FINALLY happening. King avriel released "thesis" in the summer of 2014, and I'm now able to share it with you. Before she dropped this masterfully, crafted album she satisfied us with several promising singles, "Prelude" and "Failed Messiah". These songs were both instant, life-changing favorites for me, but they weren't included on this album. So, you have to make sure you press play on those as well.
Imagine for a moment what happens when you combine a student who has excelled at every level of her academic career who recently graduated summa cum laude from UCLA on a full ride scholarship. Possessing looks to kill that landed her several acting and modeling gigs, which exposed her to the fast life of Los Angeles, CA. The last point alone would make you a beast, but to also achieve the many accolades she has as a researcher and scholar to being a published poet and multi-instrument musician. One would assume her life was cake and she would naturally have every aspect of life all figured out, right? She gave us so much to consume from the musical content and the accompanying e-booklet that shares the lyrics and a case study highlighting her creative writing skills. A couple profound statements worth noting from the e-book sheds light on her wisdom at such a young age is as follows:
"The more I learn, the more I know, that I know nothing about this world."
"We really know nothing even when we think we have it all figured out. Truth is elusive and constantly evolving. Art is a way to capture a still image of the truth in an attempt to archive it as it once appeared."
As you will hear from listening to this project that King avriel has a life full of experience by such a young age, and most people would have been ruined and give up. Not saying she is without scars, but she knows how to channel her struggle into art for the betterment of society. King avriel is a world influencer and game changer when it comes to life, and especially to the current state of music. "thesis" is ahead of its time, it's brilliant and will trail blaze the way for thoughtful, insightful, in-touch, real life music. Her sound, the production, the sonics and the presentation sets "thesis" in the upper echelon of epic albums.
When I listen to an album I immediately envision the artist's live performance, how it would come across to the audience, and what venue would showcase their talent best. Unfortunately, I couldn't immediately see King avriel playing at a music venue around town. I saw her music being brought to life on Broadway. It's rich in crisis and relationships, which always plays out well in the theatre. Not only does she have Grammy's (not just her pup) in her future, but Tony's and even Oscar awards. This album is so exciting. She's currently traveling the world, and I think another cultured music experience is on the way. I can't wait to feel how she's evolved as an artist. On that note let me hush and allow you to experience greatness. Make sure to support independent artists by pressing play on their music, downloading their music, following them on your favorite social network and of course catch their shows when they come to a town near YOU! King avriel's connects: Twitter, Tumblr, Soundcloud, Instagram
As you listen to the album let the e-booklet be your guide. It will make it that much better. I promise ;-) "thesis" e-booklet