OHNomad released “Universal Connection: Danielle” this April 30 to commemorate the loss of the artist’s friend’s daughter, Danielle. In shades of classical music, world music, and Asian aesthetics, this composition was recorded in LA. The girl was tragically kidnapped in the October 7 Hamas attack at the Supernova Music Festival last year. This piece of music captures the sorrow and connection between Danielle and her father while reflecting the contextual aesthetic and setting through the music.
Featuring flutist Ann Kuo, the flute in this piece symbolizes Danielle. On the other hand, the clarinet represents her father. This delicate interplay between the two instruments embodies the strong bond between father and daughter, creating an emotional and moving musical narrative.
The song opens with slow, somber tones, setting a reflective and serious mood. As the flute enters, its exotic, high-pitched wails rise like plumes of smoke, adding a sense of mysticism and longing to the gravity. The melody, full of yearning and sincerity, weaves through the piece, building towards an emotional crescendo that reflects the deepening pain and anguish, desperate with hope. The powerful rise in the music mirrors the enduring love and profound grief that linger.
“Universal Connection: Danielle” is a heart-wrenching yet beautiful tribute, capturing both the personal loss and the infinite connections between people, places, and memories. The combination of classical elements with world and Jewish music creates a unique, emotional soundscape that honors Danielle’s memory in a deeply touching way.
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Review by: Naomi Joan