At Home by Iva Bittova, released 19 February 2020.
This version of At Home comes as a 1xCD. -
Recorded between November 2014 and July 2016.
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Digipak with a 23-page booklet glued on left pannel.
"At Home" is an atmospheric and introspective CD by Iva Bittová & Cikori, released by Indies Scope Records. Rooted in a unique blend of contemporary folk, avant-garde and subtle world-music influences, the album invites the listener into an intimate sound world where voice, violin and a finely nuanced ensemble interplay create a deeply personal listening experience. The songs often unfold like musical stories, combining delicate melodic lines with unconventional textures and rhythms, resulting in a sound that is both accessible and artistically adventurous. "At Home" is ideal for listeners seeking music that is emotional, acoustic in character and rich in detail, rewarding attentive, repeated listening. Iva Bittová is a renowned Czech singer, violinist and composer, known for her highly individual style that merges Moravian folk roots with improvisation, classical influences and experimental techniques. Over the course of her career she has become an important figure on the European avant-folk and contemporary music scene, collaborating with jazz and world-music artists and performing at prestigious festivals and concert halls worldwide. Her work is often praised for its emotional intensity, vocal originality and fearless crossing of genre boundaries, which has earned her an international cult following and numerous critical accolades. With the ensemble Cikori she further expands her sound palette, enriching her characteristic voice and violin with subtle band arrangements. Indies Scope Records is an independent label based in the Czech Republic, recognized for its commitment to artistically ambitious music beyond the mainstream. The label focuses on high-quality productions from the fields of alternative, folk, rock and experimental music, and is known for giving established artists as well as emerging talents room to develop their own artistic identity. Through carefully curated releases, thoughtful packaging and close, long-term collaborations with musicians, Indies Scope Records has built a strong reputation among fans of independent music and plays an important role in promoting distinctive Central European artists on the international market.