Open Eyes and Ears for Tagog (EP)

Open Eyes and Ears for Tagog is an upcoming three-track EP (extended play) to be released on November 18, 2013 and made in collaboration between several Lovian and Brunanter artists, including Virtual Beach, Ina and Martin Carlotti. The EP was released in conjunction with the Open Eyes and Ears for Tagog benefit, and all proceeds from the album will be donated towards the cause.

Background
The 'Open Eyes and Ears for Tagog' benefit came about as the result of the ongoing crisis in Tagog. The repressive dictatorial regime led by General Qanto Kyto has been recently involved in a wave of assassination attemps against pro-democracy and anti-government activists, supporting terrorist and criminals across various wikinations and the brutal clamping down on free speech and the media in Tagog.

The organisers of the benefit expressed an interest in producing a charity single, or even an EP, to promote the cause, and contacted several Lovian and Brunanter artists. They contacted a range of artists, including Lovian DJ Virtual Beach, Brunanter rapper Ina and classical pianist Martin Carlotti.

Recording sessions for the EP took place throughout October and November 2013, mostly in Koningstad and Noble City. Seven songs were submitted to the organisers of the benefit, who chose three to release on the EP. The track listing was announced on November 9.

Composition
The album opens with "Stand Up", produced by Swiss-Brunanter DJ Matt Brights, and featuring vocals from Senvoca and Em Rothschild.

The second track is "Freedom", an electro-pop song which heavily samples African music. The track was produced by Lovian DJ Virtual Beach and vocals were provided by Brunanter artist Nadia Salman and Nigerian-Brunanter rapper Ina.

The album closes with "Open your Eyes", a piano ballad containing a moderate tempo, written by composer Martin Carlotti and sung by Brunanter singer Cristiane Melker.

A remix of "Stand Up" is available as a bonus track exclusively at Maxi stores in Lovia, Brunant and Libertas.

Promotion
The EP will be performed in its entirety at the Open Eyes and Ears for Tagog benefit on November 16, 2013 at the National Museum of Art, Koningstad.

Track listing

 * 1) "Stand Up"
 * 2) "Freedom"
 * 3) "Open your Eyes"
 * 4) "Stand Up (Virtual Beach Remix)"