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Semi​-​Human

by Inquiri & Mayumi

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awakened souls
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awakened souls With many genres blending together, from trip-hop to electronic, to shoe gaze leanings, this album is heart-centered and breathes intention. Favorite track: Many Names.
mayumimi
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mayumimi This album is a miracle. Each sound will cuddle you with the special vibration which was woven into this beautiful music. This album will unlock your soul to the gate of another realm. Recommend you a very good headphone for this album.このアルバムの一つ一つの音、振動は注意深く織り込まれた布のように、異次元の世界へと貴方を包み込みます。身体中の色々な場所で響くように、特別な仕組みが隠されている奇跡の音楽です。目を閉じてヘッドフォンで楽しむことをお勧めします! Favorite track: Heaven Vortex.
Eleftherios
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Eleftherios Absolutely love this album. It takes me to that ethereal, healing place. I can feel Inquiri's emotion, heart, and musical talent through every track that passes from her world to mine when the music travels through my speakers. Soul enriching musical potion drops ever so smoothly into my ears to nourish my soul...
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Cords 05:08
2.
Happen 05:04
光の予感  Hikari no yokan (premonition of light) これ以上待てない Kore ijyou matenai (I can't wait any longer) ずっと遠く  Zutto tooku (far away) 地平線見つめて Chiheisen mitsumete (staring at the horizon) じっとしてられないよ  Jitto shiterarenaiyo (I can't stand still) 力ならここにあるから Chikara nara koko ni aru kara (if power is here) Something is sure to happen if you drop your fear and let your heart go
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Fear Less 03:07
There are times when I feel my humanity When I feel very afraid, for many different reasons I'm afraid for my country I'm afraid to open my eyes For my family Or, that my heart will break. I'm afraid I'm not good enough, not strong enough To make a difference in this world I'm afraid of being afraid I'm afraid that fear will win But then I remember the truth, that it's okay to feel It means my heart is awake And I'm not alone There are others And just by feeling, and not being ashamed By caring for ourselves And remembering that all beings can feel, hurt, laugh, heal, and grow We are human together, connected With endless ability to evolve And heal each other We are with you, and you, and you.
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Sheep Planet 04:52
夢 心 あなたの手 深い深い所で 水の声がする 聴こえますか? 水の声がしますか? 水のこえがする 空 太陽 月 聴こえますか 水の声が 水の声がする 水の声がする 声が 声が 声が 声が 声が 声が、、、、 声がする 水の声が 水の声がする 時 Yume Kokoro Anata no te Fukai fukai tokoro de Mizu no koe ga suru Kikoemasu ka? Mizu no koe ga shimasu ka? Sora Taiyo Tsuki Kikoemasuka? Mizu no koe ga Mizu no koe ga suru Koe ga kikoetara hitsuji wa Fune wo hanareru Koe ga Koe ga, Koe ga suru Mizu no koe ga Mizu no koe ga suru toki
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DNA 06:44
しのびあし Shinobiashi (tiptoeing) しのびあしでのぼる Shinobiashi de noboru (quietly climbing) しのびあしで Shinobiashi de (quietly) しのびあしで あるく Shinobiashi de aruku (quietly walking) しのびあしでのぼる Shinobiashi de noboru (quietly climbing) (のぼる) Noboru (climb) しのびあしで あるく Shinobiashi de aruku (quietly walking) (DNA) We're climbing Evolving To higher beings 秘密の出口 Himitsu no deguchi (a secret exit) クリシェを脱いで今 Kurishe wo neide ima (I take off my cliche now) 手をのばして もっと Te wo nobashite motto (reach out more) 恐れないで Osorenaide (do not be afraid) 足を外さぬよう Ashi wo hazusanu you (don't lose your footing) 一歩づつ Ippozutsu (step by step) のぼる Noboru (Climb!) しのびあしで Shinobiashi de (quietly) ありがとうと思う Arigatou to omou (I am thankful) のぼる Noboru (Climb!) We're climbing Evolving To higher beings Through love Connection We will be one
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Human Aches 04:54
A memory It is keeping me moving Toward, then away from dying to be near you My body shakes with human aches (How can I hide myself) From blind mistakes My body aches from training I'm so tired of maintaining (Might be too weak to say no this time) I don't want to say no (But you don't need to say no this time) All my senses are leaving me But it's not relieving me And the space they leave is grey And in my head there's not a single breath of quiet left My body shakes with human aches (How can I hide myself) From blind mistakes My body aches from training From all the straining The love you bring is crippling (But you don't need to say no this time) Your floating grace gets in my space (But you don't need to say no this time) Your flow is strong, I bite my tongue (But you don't need to say no this time)
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Swallowed 05:30
I see you walking in Here we go again I know you're looking for me Because I'm looking for you Did I catch your eye When I tried to hide out of sight Cause I know already What you're gonna say to me (I need, I want you only to cover my weakness) Before you swallow me, I go I gave it my best effort But I can't be that for you Alone I hold myself up Only (No, don't leave me) (I need, I want you only to cover my weakness) Before you swallow me, I go I gave it my best effort But I can't be that for you Alone I hold myself up Only (No, don't leave me) I don't want to see you Yes I do regret you Because you just remind me Of a dirty part of me Did I blind your eyes When I tried to hide out of sight Because I knew already You would bring this out of me (I need, I want you only to fall down, then I'll swallow you) Before you swallow me, I go I gave it my best effort But I can't be that for you Alone I'll hold myself up You want to hide behind me But I have learned my lesson I don't need a servant
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Many Names 04:29
I look for you in darkness I give you many names I wait while you are quiet I bare you every stain I listen to your silence You could mean anything I focus, every word Before you fly away You couldn't be more lovely You show me many things I give you permission To look inside of me All I have is all I am
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Be My Voice 06:56
Do you wish to follow me Be the air, a voice for me Find the warm place at my side here Your breath, my hands My breath, your hands Will lead them home Do you wish to follow me Be the air, a voice for me Atashi no koe ni natte kureta (you became my voice)
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Matsuri 05:58

about

This album is my buried treasure. Mayumi and I had been friends years before, then fell out of touch, only to meet again randomly, on the same bill together at a benefit show for tsunami relief after the disaster at Fukushima in 2011.

This album probably could have been two albums. It is a completely self-indulgent diary of two people's spiritual and emotional journeys. Sounds on this record range from ambient, to chillwave, to dark synth pop to Japanese traditional sounds.

Mayu and I were separated shortly after the record was released, as she had to leave the US--just as we were making grand plans for shows, videos, and other things. But we will reunite again one day.

I've written background stories and lyrics on each track, to bring you closer to us. We hope you enjoy this strange creation. It is among my favorite things I've ever done.

Mixed, mastered, and encouraged by my late mentor, Kevin Lamb. I miss you every day, you grumpy bastard.

~IQ~

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released October 20, 2014

Written & performed by Inquiri (L. Harris) & Mayumi Kaneyuki
All tracks produced by Inquiri (L. Harris)

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Inquiri Los Angeles, California

— drone obsessor — electronic shoegazer — chillwave 🌊 rider — fake vocalist — beat weirdo — sub lover — Inquiri is the ambient-bass (or, recently lovingly dubbed, electronic shoegaze) music project of Los Angeles-based DJ producer Lacey IQ.

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