Kai Tak, the musical alias of Chris King, known for his roots in Hong Kong and his current base in Los Angeles, unveils a captivating sonic journey with his latest release, “Flood The Harbour.”
This dreamy, moody, and hazy electro-pop tune showcases Kai Tak’s ability to craft ethereal soundscapes that transport listeners to a realm of introspection and reverie.
Collaborating with Olivia Lee of There’s Talk and Tamaryn, Kai Tak adds layers of depth and emotion to “Flood The Harbour,” creating a mesmerizing fusion of electronic elements and haunting vocals. Lee and Tamaryn’s contributions enhance the track’s ethereal atmosphere, weaving a captivating narrative that resonates with listeners on a profound level.
“Flood The Harbour” serves as a tantalizing preview of what’s to come from Kai Tak’s upcoming debut album, “Designed In Heaven Made In Hong Kong,” set to release on June 21, 2024, via à La Carte Records.
With this single, Kai Tak invites audiences into a sonic realm where imagination knows no bounds, promising an album that is as evocative as it is immersive.
About the track by Chris:
“The music for ‘Flood The Harbour’ was written on the same day I wrote ‘Blush.’
After feeling uninspired for a long time, I spent the day repeatedly watching Fallen Angels on mute while messing around with instruments, and 90% of both songs were written in a few hours.
Whenever I’m working on something new, I always give the songs a temporary working title of the neighborhood that inspired the tune, or that I’m using found samples from, and this song drew from Yau Ma Tei.
Formerly a little fishing bay, Yau Ma Tei has been built extensively upon reclaimed land. Because of Hong Kong’s limited usable land and massive population density, land reclamation has been a central part of the city’s growth over the past century – over 60 km of land has been added to the city from land reclamation projects, including part of the old Kai Tak airport, and just thinking about land reclamation and its endless ripples helped shape the song.”
Flood The Harbour gets: 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷/10.
Kai Tak – Flood The Harbour [Listen]
