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Posted : Jun 5, 2003 21:36
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Label: HOMmega Productions
Distributor: www.trance-shop.com (germany exclusive)
Release date: June 6th, 2003
COSMA
Avihen Livne, the Israeli musician/producer better known as Cosma, was about to release his 2nd album, "Nonstop", on March 2003. Following the album's release, he was scheduled for a world tour going through Brazil, Japan, Mexico, South Africa and England. To prepare himself for this exciting stage of his musical career, he decided to take some time off in Goa, India. On February 10th, while driving back from Palulim beach to his hotel, he was involved in a motorcycle accident. He was hospitalized, but despite all medical efforts, he passed away.
Avihen, 23 years old, was one of the most promising talents to rise from the new wave of Israeli electronic producers. His first project was together with his friend, Benny Risher, under the name Diablo. They released one album, "Insufficient Memory", on the Israeli label Pandora (1999). The guys decided to part ways after the album and Avihen started to work alone under the name Cosma (suggested by DJ Jorg of SST)
September 2001. Avihen releases his debut solo album "Simplicity" (BNE/Yoyo). This album was considered a milestone release in every aspect as Avihen found a new formula of Israeli trance that swept the world off its feet. He took the direction of trance into a broader perspective; "Simplicity" was characterized by a big clear quality sound cruising through a deeper vibe, taking in funky beat, progressive, electronics and ambience while sounding fresh all the way. "If you were in the right mood, "Simplicity" could be a religious experience"(DJ magazine). After the release of this album, Cosma became an established name and Avihen performed live all around the globe (England, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, Greece, Denmark, Belgium, Hungary...)
Avihen moved on to signing his new album, "Nonstop", to the Israeli label HOMmega. In this album (to be released in his memory on June 2003) he swept many influences. Nonstop is a juicy and innovative journey into trance. Dark and pounding, not for lightweights, Cosma's music rocks your core without beating your brains out, All while keeping his famous trademark - his unique cosmic atmosphere.
As stated in the beginning, Avihen was about to release his new album and to embark a world tour. All this will not happen now, neither will the many plans he had and the huge musical future that awaited him. He was a special person, a good friend and a talented musician who was loved by all. A person who had so much in him that he could give so much to others with his music.
His music is his legacy. We will remember him forever!
www.cosma.co.il
(Eyal Yankovich - HOMmega)
Cosma - Nonstop is available @ http://www.trance-shop.com/de/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1511
Retailer could also contact +49 4131 - 85 99 00 or tokyokid@trance-shop.com
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