Luis Mojica
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| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Piano-based, chamber pop, singer-songwriter, alternative |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, vocals |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | www |
Luis Mojica is an American pianist, singer and songwriter best known for an urban piano pop sound.[1] He began developing his musical style in New York City's East Village. In 2012, he moved upstate to Woodstock, New York.[2][3]
Career
Music
In 2013, he released his first record "Anaesthesia" [4] through a successfully funded Kickstarter campaign. The entire album was recorded, performed, and arranged by Luis in his bedroom in Brooklyn, NY.[5]
In February 2015, he released "The Man Who Fell In Love With The Man Who Fell In Love With The Moon", based on the book by Tom Spanbauer. The album was recorded at his home in Woodstock, NY. [6]
In 2015, Luis toured the country with the cello-rock band Rasputina, becoming the first keyboard player to be added to the line-up. He also beat-boxed and sang backing vocals.[7][8][9]
His first studio album Wholesome was released in August 2016.[10] The album featured Melora Creager on cello and Brian Viglione on drums.[11][12]
Luis' second studio album How A Stranger Is Made was released on October 4, 2019,[13][14] produced by David Baron.
Therapy
Luis is the founder of Holistic Life Navigation, a private therapy practice.[15] He is a Holistic Therapist who specializes in trauma, addiction, & PTSD.[16] He is also the Director of Nutrition & Detox Services at Samadhi; a holistic recovery center in Kingston, NY.[17]
Discography
Albums
- Anaesthesia – Independent, 2013[18]
- The Man Who Fell in Love with the Man Who Fell in Love with the Moon – Independent, 2015[19]
- Wholesome – Independent, 2016[20]
- How A Stranger Is Made – Independent, 2019[21]
References
- ^ "Watch This! Luis Mojica gives us a hit of urban piano pop on City Friends Watch This! Luis Mojica gives us a hit of urban piano pop on City Friends". September 10, 2019.
- ^ https://jammerzine.com/first-look-luis-mojica-the-ranger/
- ^ "Kingston After Dark: Adventure time".
- ^ https://www.divideandconquermusic.com/indie-music-album-reviews/luis-mojica-anaesthesia
- ^ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/730710057/bring-anaesthesia-to-life
- ^ https://www.pastemagazine.com/noisetrade/music/luismojica/the-man-who-fell-in-love-with-the
- ^ "Rasputina Interview – Melora Creager talks about "Unknown"". July 22, 2015.
- ^ "luis mojica Archives".
- ^ Miller, Laura Marjorie (June 27, 2018). "Wrought By Rasputina".
- ^ "Luis Mojica – Wholesome". Insight & Critique.
- ^ "CD Review: Luis Mojica "Wholesome"".
- ^ "Luis Mojica casts a pagan beatboxing spell with Wholesome". Mookychick. October 16, 2016.
- ^ "Video Premiere: "The Ranger" by Luis Mojica". The Big Takeover.
- ^ "How a Stranger Is Made by Luis Mojica" – via music.apple.com.
- ^ http://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/
- ^ https://directory.traumahealing.org/practitioner/luis-mojica/
- ^ https://samadhiny.org/team
- ^ "Luis Mojica – Anaesthesia". Insight & Critique.
- ^ "Luis Mojica – The Man Who Fell In Love With The Man Who Fell In Love With The Moon – on NoiseTrade". pastemagazine.com.
- ^ Nichols, Sharon. "CD Review: Luis Mojica "Wholesome"". Chronogram Magazine.
- ^ Review, RingMaster (September 24, 2019). "Luis Mojica – How A Stranger Is Made".