Edmonton’s Marek Tyler, member of both nêhiyawak and WAYFINDING, has unveiled ASKO – a new endeavor showcasing his unique blend of electronic instrumentation and atmospheric soundscapes through tracks like ‘nisis’, which serves as the first taste of what to expect on September 9, 2024 when Dine Alone Records releases the full LP.
About the track by Marek:
“nisis”, Tyler says, “câpân Harper told a story about learning our culture from family.
I was 15 when my uncle showed me how to play a round dance rhythm, and 49 when another uncle taught me one of our family’s round dance songs.”
The song was inspired by “a video of Seth Cardinal Dodginghorse dancing Chicken,” adds Tyler.
“Seth’s slick footwork became the bass drum pattern, and their grace and beauty spiced up the track.
Seth told me their story of learning Chicken and why they needed to pass it along.
They said, ‘If they want to learn some moves, I can teach them.’ They reminded me of my uncles and nephews.”
nisis gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.
ASKO – nisis [Music Video]
