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To Cross: Aganakake Tatang Ko

by Josh Icban

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Dust 04:57
Ash 2 Ash, & Dust 2 Dust Once again, brand new Face the sun, the day goes fast I become, more like you In the end, the paths we know Let the world begin In my hand, each story grows Into yours, much more & may the fallen walk & all the silent talk & all we lose we save x3 For the land and for each name, Call us on, and on Far and low, our fates begin Every drop, I know Oh, dust til dawn I weighed it all All return our waiting call, Find me here all along,
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There’s a brand new story, Far beyond the old me All my fortunes, all my smiles, there’ll be no more lonely nights Far across the water, in the arms of stars and stripes daughters Oh, the portions all look right, keep all these dreams as mine Milk and honey life, papers all signed twice Milk and honey life, got my letter Home can make me worry, do I miss that old me? Did they sign my paycheck right? Boss says I’m working extra nights Milk and honey life, could’ve missed my flight Milk and honey life, let’s make better Crossed all these seas, I’ll make a good life Rode all these planes, I’ll live a great life My seeds will be born, you’ll see me multiply, A brand new life
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Erewohn 04:58

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3 selections + a meditation soundscape from my music suite dedicated to my father, Elviro Bamba Icban.

Aganakake Tatang Ko is 'I Remember my Father' in Kapampangan.

Backstory:

Icban is an indigenous name to the Pampanga region of the Philippines, which is located in Luzon. It translates in english, according to Dr. Rodrigo Sicat, as ‘to cross.’ I assume this is related to the topography of the region, which is mostly low land and rivers. I thought of this as a way to digest the immense grief I felt in my dad passing in 2020 and what it may mean to cross over to a new phase of life without him. I also think about what it must mean to cross countries, oceans, identities, families and expectations while living the life he was able to, which mirrors the journey of so many immigrants.

Dad was a third oldest son, brother, Martial Law activist, perpetual student, community organizer, US Navy Veteran, musician, immigrant, and American citizen.


The suite premiered in December 2023 with a workshop multimedia performance at Bindlestiff Studios in San Francisco,CA

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released December 15, 2023

Composed/Performed/ Produced by: Josh Icban at the Sonic Promised Land Redux in Vallejo,CA

Mixed and Mastered by: Danmichael Reyes in Los Angeles, CA

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Album cover collage by ET IV

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