MICHALIS KONTAXAKIS - GIORGOS PSARAKIS - FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOPS TO THE WAVES

MICHALIS KONTAXAKIS - GIORGOS PSARAKIS - FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOPS TO THE WAVES (LIVE RECORDING)

Some common experiences and shared feelings brought us together — some of them you can explain, others you can just feel. With our mandolin and lute, we play the way we know and feel. We never felt the need to follow trends; we just followed our hearts. Inside us, we carry places, people, smiles, and even losses… When we play, we think about journeys and the people we’ve met along the way. Every strum, every passionate note is like a trip "From the mountain tops to the waves" and back again. Because the places we grew up and live shape who we are and the art we create.
A series of recordings was actually realized in the places where we first met and played music together—places that remind us of the village cafés bistrots where, as kids, we started sharing our music. The recordings took place from July to September 2024 in four spots: the "Rural Record Store" in Sisarcha, "Hochlios" in Heraklion, "Manolis Hatzis’ place" in Voritsi, and "Anemoskia" in Mochos.
Our dear friend and partner , the one and only Stelios Petrakis gave us both emotional and technical support throughout the recordings. He brought his own equipment, set it up for every session, and was right there with us—listening, working, and even having a shot of raki with us! The mixing and mastering processing was done by Yiannis Zoumis,  a close partner for years. Andreas Aerakis, another longtime friend, also helped support and promote the project.
The text editing was done by our friend Aria Daskalaki, and the photos credits go to Elena Katti, a close friend as well.
We hope this music takes all our listeners on wonderful journeys!

Michalis, Giorgos.