The ocean is as contradictory as it is mysterious. On the one hand, it is deep, dangerous, pitch-black, with parts that still remain unexplored, while folklore and mythology teach us that it is also full of sea monsters, like kraken or giant squids, and deadly alluring creatures like sirens or mermaids.
On the other hand, it is calm and quiet, providing silent caves and sheltering shores, populated by beautiful beings as well as fascinating flora. In a metaphorical understanding, this plurality of the ocean also reflects the multiplicity of human emotions and experiences. This thematic area is precisely where symphonic metal mermaid and talented singer-songwriter Talia Hoit drew inspiration from for her upcoming studio album “Oceans”, which will be released on November 21st, 2024.
In ten captivating songs, the emerging female symphonic metal vocalist is reaching masterful highs and depths, boasting a stellar line-up featuring Mat Plekhanov on guitar (Dragony), Roland Navratil on drums (Atrocity, Leaves Eyes, Edenbridge), and Max Stoner on bass and rhythm guitar. All album tracks are produced by Frank Pitters (Visions Of Atlantis, Deep Sun, Edenbridge) and Talia Hoit, all written by her and all thematically connected to the nautical theme.
“Oceans” embraces a symphonic submersion into the shifting tides of human emotions, addressing topics of slow moving love landing upon rocky shores, the vast and empty void of loss, steadfastness amidst turbulent waves, and the triumph of human spirit – Talia Hoit invites us to join her on a journey below the waves and into the oceans within. Her sound is dark, introspective, and metaphorical. It surely triggers a range of emotions and might make you reflect on topics like love and loss.
Talia explains: “With this album, I really want people to feel the music and the themes of the songs’ lyrics deeply, like the depths of the ocean. I want it to be a journey for the listener, one that is enjoyable but also emotionally moving”. But even if you’re not engaging in such deep dives, you might just enjoy being taken on a nautical musical journey, an adventure if you will. Either way, Talia’s music has an undeniable impact on the listener. So if you’re a metal fish bobbing around in the vast sea of musical options, you will definitely enjoy deliberately getting caught in her carefully woven symphonic metal net!
Pre-order “Oceans” here.
Tracklist:
1. Castaway
2. Unanchored
3. Ocean
4. Beautiful
5. Stolen
6. Abyss
7. VastDeep
8. Island of Hope
9. Infinity
10. Significance
Can’t wait for the new album to drop? No worries! You can bridge the waiting period and get a taste for the mood and sound of the upcoming album “Oceans”, by diving into Talia Hoit’s new video single “Ocean” in the meantime. The song will also be featured on the upcoming album and serves as a first taste of what to expect, being the initial inspiration for “Oceans”.
The musical contrast and interplay between the captivating orchestral arrangement, the heavy instrumental sounds, Talia’s smooth soprano vocals, and her emotional lyrics are intertwined in a fascinating blend of musical impressions, evoking the association of feeling the ebb and flow of the ocean’s waves and its rhythmic movement, on the surface and below. The strong, emotional tone as well as the lyrics of the song resemble the challenge of steering the tumultuous waters of human affection, much like navigating the deep waters of the sea. At the same time, the song reminds listeners that the brutality and extent of the ocean, which can make you feel very small and lost, similarly to the overwhelming experience of love and being separated from loved ones, is being balanced out by the beautiful moments of togetherness and being there for each other, equally pleasant as the sparkling of the ocean’s surface. So come and dive into the Ocean with Talia Hoit!
Tune in now and watch the official video for new single “Ocean” below.
For Talia Hoit from Colorado, who has been classically trained to play the piano since the age of five, her early musical education has definitely paid off. Now she writes original songs, performs on vocals and keyboards, and composes orchestra scores for symphonic metal. For many years, she has also had a passion for writing songs outside of any formal band situation, and is now working with talented producers and musicians to bring her most personal and intimate songs to life to share with the world. For five years, Talia was the keyboardist and a songwriter for the band AnaDies. Presently she is the lead singer, orchestrator and co-songwriter in the symphonic metal band Beyond Forgiveness and the keyboardist for the metal band Ob Nixilis.
As a solo artist, she recorded two original home studio albums for personal purposes, “Fate’s Too Small” (2007) and “A Little Longer” (2012), which had a limited physical CD release only, mostly just for friends and family. Back in 2019, she recorded the single “Angel” (produced by Jarek Musil), which just recently received a new master, and after the experience of working with a professional producer she decided to pursue her solo project, to professionally produce and commercially release as many of the personal songs she had written over the years as possible. In 2023, she released two more singles: “Abandon” and “Whispers in the Storm”. Her extensive experience in the music industry and understanding of classical music are quite audibly reflected in these works, which show a high level of quality and expertise. Talia’s music is definitely a treat for symphonic metal fans and heavy music lovers, showing influences of bands such as Within Temptation, Nightwish, Evanescence, and Visions of Atlantis.
Surf the web, hop on the metal waves, and get into the right mood, even before the new album release!
Weblinks:
www.taliahoit.com
www.facebook.com/taliahoitofficial
