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HomeSingle ReviewsSingle Review: Carrie Underwood, "Mama's Song"
Single Review: Carrie Underwood, "Mama's Song"
August 27, 2010 Kevin John Coyne Single Reviews 69
300.jpg" alt="" width="150″ height="185″ />Love ain't no fairytale.
The latest single from Carrie Underwood knows and embraces this. I can't remember another wedding song that is so understated in its declarations. As she prepares to marry, she reassures her mother that this man is good. That's pretty much it.
Pretty much it on paper, at least. But notice how the term is repeated – "He is good, so good." Underwood chooses to emphasize those five words more than any others in the song, singing them as if just being good is enough to qualm a worried mother's fears for her daughter's future.
But it is enough. Loyalty, respect, and faithfulness are the only virtues she's proclaiming, and in truth, that's setting the bar pretty high. No doubt this will be a successful marriage if he clears it.
That being said, the tenderness of the lyric and Underwood's typically stellar vocal delivery cannot fully mask that the song's structure isn't as tight as it should be, with a reference to "this crazy thing called life" detracting from the actual subject matter of the song. The sentiments get a bit jumbled, with the focus not being entirely clear.
"Mama's Song" attempts to be a song about three things at once: a daughter helping her mother let go, thanking her mother for what she's done, and praising the man she's marrying to her mother. By trying to get all three accomplished in one song, each individual purpose is shortchanged. It succeeds in getting the praising done, but falls a little short on the other two.
And as is often the case with Underwood singles, there is one component too many in the production. The song glides along so peacefully that the strings that surface toward the end of song kick the whole thing up a notch, but the sudden appearance of backing vocalists are an unwelcome intrusion, undermining the mood that the song had successfully established. These missteps gum up the works enough to keep the song from reaching its full potential.
So it's good, so good. But it isn't great.
Written by Kara Dioguardi, Marti Frederiksen, Luke Laird, and Carrie Underwood
Listen: Mama's Song
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I don't think this is the best single by any means from Play on but I think Carrie's vocals on this song are just perfect!
Now that being said I think Kevin is right in saying that the song and lyrics are not developed enough in this song and that more could have been done to it.
But I still love it and it is a great song that my mother and I share a love for.
Spot On review.
I liked this song at first (in 2009), but after a while, it just got tiring. However, I predict that it will probably do well, considering Underwood's recent marriage. (which might have been a factor in the whole singles release?)
Personally, I wish she'd gone the other route and picked one of the (most likely) more unheard tracks from Play On such as "Someday When I Stop Loving You" or "What Can I Say"…… I hope either one will be the fifth single.
Cory DeStein
Just heard it….C- would be generous
And, I would like to add that, even though it was probably a marketing ploy for more single sales, AND a I actually enjoyed the 3 singles, that it bothers me that Underwood and Co. [maybe Underwood didn't have much say, or whatever] have decided to have the last three singles ("Temporary Home," "Undo It," & "Mama's Song") be the promo singles that were released on iTunes weeks before Play On was officially released. [even though I think that "TH" and "UI" were good single choices]
…..I guess I'm just making a mountain out of a molehill. ;)
(Sorry for the double post)
The song is pretty and sweet, and her vocals are outstanding. But I agree that the lyrics could have been much stronger. I think I am mostly disappointed that Someday When I Stopped Loving You is not the next single, as that is the best song on the album by far. lol But Mama's Song is perfect for where Carrie is right now in her life, I guess. I just hope they release Someday When I Stop Loving You next.
"He is good, so good."
Apparently we're a bit divided on that line. It's actually my least favorite part of the whole song. I just think it sounds too vague and bland to be worth drawing out and repeating so much. I found the song as a whole to be quite uninteresting.
Carrie has been frustrating me quite a bit lately. She's SUCH a devastatingly good singer! But for me, her choice of material leaves a lot to be desired.
This is definitely not the best selection from "Play On", but it's being released because of her recent nuptials. Her fans are obviously sticking by her through thick and thin, seeing as it made a huge debut at #55 on the Country charts when it's not even being released as a single until September 13.
I would've rather seen "Someday When I Stop Loving You" or "What Can I Say?" (feat. Sons of Sylvia) get released. Fortunately, I'm on board with this one, too, because of the OUTSTANDING vocal she gives. Yes, she gives unbelievable vocals in every one of her songs, but this one is so elegant and raw. I love it, and she really shines when that simple line, "He is good, so good." comes around.
I think your review is 100% spot-on.
Really? I found this song kind of boring, and thought the songwriting was lazy at best. The only thing elevating it, again, is her singing.
This song owes a lot to Carrie's outstanding vocals. Too bad, it's full of cliches and the message wasn't delivered clearly. "Look at Me", "Someday When I Stop Loving You" and "What Can I Say?" are better than this one.
I agree with the review.
The line "He is good, he is so good." may convey two meanings which could be the reason for being repeated. The first mention is where "He" is "God". God is good and has provided a very good man to her. That leads to the second mention where the "He" is referring to her husband-to-be.
While simple, the lyrics are not understated as much as having deep, rich meaning.
I think it's just "okay" as a single, and may not reach #1. I agree that Carrie delivers vocally. The song is about 30 seconds longer than it should be, probably because it is trying to touch too many themes. Also, I have enjoyed seeing her playing the piano in clips from her concert performances of the song.
The double meaning of the song was intentional, according to Carrie:
Dan Milliken
Meh…I don't feel like the God meaning works, even though they did intend it. Why would you ever say, "God treats your little girl like a real man should"? That's kinda weird.
I do think she sings it prettily, and I get why they wouldn't want to release "Someday When I Stop Loving You" right after her wedding. But come on, Arista. Nobody but the serious fans will remember this several years from now.
Why would you ever say, "God treats your little girl like a real man should"? That's kinda weird.
That's what throws me off, too.
There was a poll over at her fan club about six weeks ago that asked for favorite and least favorite choices for the fourth single. I'm almost positive "Mama's Song" won for least favorite, and by a lot. At least in terms of the response on the Internet, very few fans are happy with this choice of single.
So either Arista thought this song would resonate with the general public, or Carrie really pushed for it, and my gut feeling is that it was more so the latter. As frustrated as I am with this choice of single, I'm happy that Carrie did something for herself.
Shania Twain did the same thing with "Rock This Country." Ended up the her lowest-charting single from Come On Over. Radio even forced a single after that one, and it did better.
Let me clarify:
For EACH chorus, it is:
He (God) is good, he (God) is so good,
he (Mike) treats his little girl like a real man should
Quote by Kevin John Coyne in review:
"the song's structure isn't as tight as it should be, with a reference to 'this crazy thing called life'"
Perhaps Carrie would do well to heed the words of one John Lennon, who once said, "Life is what happens when you're making plans."
But if that's it, it's confusing. If you're talking about two different entities (God and Mike) in the same chorus, you gotta make some distinction, not call them by the same pronoun! :p
Stephen H.
Tell that to the Gospels. Ever try to find the right antecedent in Matthew or Luke? lol
I'm just gonna go ahead and reject the double meaning in the chorus, because that interpretation takes a loosely structured song and launches it to incoherence.
Anybody remember Reba's cover of "Ring On Her Finger, Time On Her Hands" back in '95? They really botched up the pronoun switches, especially in the second verse. Joy White's "Why Do I Feel So Good" from her debut album had the same problem.
I didn't originally pick up on a double-meaning myself, but I can see what led others to that conclusion. But it is definitely confusing, and if it was intentional, then I don't think they pulled it off very effectively.
When "Play On" was released last November, I did enjoy this song, and thought spoke the truth about what any mother wants for her daughter when she gets married.
In hindsight, I feel like the song is stale. Perhaps that's due to the fact that this song is about a woman in a serious relationship who is looking forward to marrying the man of her dreams; when that moment passed for Carrie, it feels like the song lost a bit of its intial personal appeal.
Carrie's vocal is gorgeous, and do feel her emotion both live and in-studio when she performs
"Mama's Song," but a deep personal connection can't always save a song as bland as this. I've often thought of this song as a (much) weaker version of "Don't Forget To Remember Me" from her debut album.
Although I think this is Carrie's weakest single from "Play On," it's the obvious choice because of her recent marriage, and Artista also seems to love to release Carrie's co-writes as singles.
I do think this song will have a touching (and personal) video, as evidenced by recent talk that Carrie's mother, sisters, and Mike make appearances in the video. This could increase Carrie's accessibility as an artist, especially knowing how intent she is about keeping her personal life private. Letting people in on a little bit of who Carrie is an individual could open people up to a whole new side of her.
I also think this is the last weak single that could be released from the "Play On" eara; every other song on the album is solid, and some of the cuts are golden.
There's only room for improvement from this point forward, and Carrie's credibility as an artist could be moved up several notches, if she choses to release prime cuts like "Someday When I Stop Loving You," "What Can I Say," "Look At Me," or even a solid and joyful midtempo like "Songs Like This" or "This Time."
I'm interested to see what Carrie's next direction will be, but none of the other choices would be unwise, either. I'm pullling for "What Can I Say" or "Someday When I Stop Loving You" for the next singles.
It would be interesting if Underwood took an approach as Shania did in between The Woman In Me and Come On Over, where she pulled three or four more singles [bringing the count up to seven or eight singles] from Play On (since she has a lot more GREAT songs that could be singles from PO). In doing so, she'd have more time to develop a strong fourth album…. Just a thought. ;)
Carrie herself has said she wants to release at least six or seven singles from PO before moving on to an album of new material.
She typically takes almost two full years between albums, which could mean she should work off the current album and tour until at least fall of next year.
It sounds as if she has quite a few side projects planned, with mention of the Randy Travis tribute, Soul Sufer acting part, and there's also rumor that she recorded something for a Christmas album. I
I like that idea! I would love it if "This Time" and "Someday When I Stop Loving You" were both released. And "Songs Like This" as an album closer (unless there is room for one more..then "What Can I Say" as final single).
Sorry, in my post above, I forgot to quote that first paragraph. (It is a post from Zack).
The life cycle of an Underwood single is certainly short enough to pull off six or seven singles from one album. She must've had four hits in the time that it took Lee Brice to go top ten.
When's the last time somebody went as deep as six or seven singles from one album? I know Kenny Chesney pulled six from "When the Sun Goes Down." I can't think of another recent one off the top of my head.
Tim McGraw released seven singles from his "Let it Go" album, all of which reached the Top 20.
1. "Last Dollar (Fly Away)"
2. "I Need You."
3. "If You're Reading This"
4. "Suspicions"
5. "Kristofferson"
7. "Nothin' to Die For"
That's pretty thorough, if you ask me!
Still hate that they didn't put out "Between the River and Me."
That could be an interesting feature. Albums with six or more singles, and the singles they missed.
The most frustrating thing about that McGraw situation, too, is that at least three of those singles should have stayed filler. That's the thing: most albums don't have that many cuts that would actually make sense as singles (Come on Over, as in so many situations, is a big exception). Even on, like, Miranda Lambert's latest, which I like, there are only four or five that fit the bill snugly.
K said: "I've often thought of this song as a (much) weaker version of "Don't Forget To Remember Me" from her debut album."
YES. A thousand times this. Mama's Song is kind of a coming of age song in a way (which is kind of weird since she did that a while back), leading to an unfavourable comparison to the superior "Don't Forget To Remember Me".
Her vocals are flawless as always, and I'm really digging this singing version of Carrie on "Play On" that doesn't belt as much as she did on "Carnival Ride" (even though I f'ing love those belt-y songs), but the lyrics and arrangement could be much better on this particular song.
What I REALLY dislike about the song is that it's so much weaker than several other songs on the album. I'm just hoping they'll release a few more singles off this album, so it becomes even clearer to people who might not have gotten "Play On" just how gifted a vocalist this girl is.
OK , I guess I'm going to be the "odd man out" from the crowd. I agree, this is not Carrie's best song from Play On–but i decided that for me-the whloe CD is so good, it is hard to give each song the attention it deserves. I'm sure there will be other singles from Play On. I liked this song a lot but it was not one of my favorites. After finding out it was the new single I really listened to it closely. The music is beautiful! Carrie sounds like an angel with those perfect vocals! I'm in love with it now! Mama's song is beautifully different!!!
First of all, I love Carrie, and what is up with her not getting a nomination for EOTY at the CMA's. Then I thought, these were the dumb people that gave Taylor Swift FVOTY and EOTY last year…what a joke! Anyway, I do love Mama's Song, but it is kinda sleepy. I'm praying the next single is Unappologize and then end her album with What Can I Say…LOVE both of those songs!
…this song is lyrically only convincing if you look at it from the point of view of a daughter trying to convince her mother, who's been less than fortunate in her own marriage, that her future son-in-law is a better man than her husband was. nonetheless, it's well performed and sounds pretty good, but on the whole not the most obvious pick to be released as a single.
Okay.. upon listening to other singles that is charting to Billboard Hot Country Songs, I think this will stand out. hrg, and it's not a good thing :(
I mean 'on' Billboard Hot Country Songs not 'to'.
GalPal
I can't believe people are complainging about double meanings and confusing lyrics are unbelievable! This is a lovely song that Carrie co-wrote for her mom and you people are trying to dissect it. It's the love Carrie has for her mom and the new video is beautiful! Country Universe, in the past, has never been kind to Carrie but is to Taylor=shame on you.
"Country Universe, in the past, has never been kind to Carrie but is to Taylor=shame on you."
Say whaaaat
Are you serious? Country Universe has never been kind to Carrie Underwood? It's one thing to be disappointed in a review, but at least give credit where credit is due. Kevin and Tara are half of Country Universe and they're honest, but very kind to Carrie Underwood. Accusations are much more effective when they're not ridiculously sweeping.
Stephen (Mainstream)
…uh… what? CU is really good to CU. They stand up for her when others don't give her a fair chance and they always commend her when she deserves it.
On topic: the video is out and it's brilliant. Shaun Silva does good again! Thoughts?
http://www.vevo.com/watch/carrie-underwood/mamas-song/GBE431000211
Yeah…as Stephen shows us, our initials are even the same.:)
You must have us confused with The 9513 ;)
Agree that the video is lovely. It speaks volumes more than the song itself.
Country Universe has always been fair, balanced, and kind to Carrie. Anyone who visits this site regularly knows Kevin and Tara are two of her biggest supporters in the blogging world.
She receives criticism, but it's no more or less than any other artist. If she's criticized, it's never for her talent, but does voice a lot of frusturation about wanting her to record material that lives up to her undeniable talent.
The "Mama's Song" video is touching and simple- I think including Carrie, Carol, Mike and her family shows Carrie's connection to the song. Carrie has made it clear she wants to keep her personal and proffesional lives seperate- the fact that she felt strongly enough to stray from that says a lot about her connection to the song to me.
I don't think the video "speaks" more than the song itself, but I think putting such personal touches of Carrie's life into the video was an excellent way to make the message of the song more personal, which seemed to be an issue when listening to the song alone- it could come off as trite and too simple to a listeners ear, but seeing the personal connection and emotion brings it to a new level.
That's my only grip with Carrie. She's incredibly talented, but she hasn't found very many songs that I feel are "worthy" of her talent. She sings the heck out of any song she can, of course. I've come to expect flawless vocals from her, I just want some better songs next go around.
Even though I am not crazy over the song, I will say that the video is spectacular and touching. (Wouldn't be surprised if this video takes top honors at the next CMT awards).
It seems like great videos are coming out of the woodwork!! (Lambert's "Only Prettier," Sugarland's "Stuck Like Glue," and now Underwood).
I don't think the video "speaks" more than the song itself, but I think putting such personal touches of Carrie's life into the video was an excellent way to make the message of the song more personal…
I love the personal element, though I worry that it comes off as self-indulgent. But what really strikes me about the video is how it transforms Carrie's reassurance to her mom from "I'm safe in the arms of a man" to "I'm safe in the arms of love." The lyrics aren't able to illustrate and hone in on the comfort of love the way the video does. The scenes in the car are so beautifully shot.
…I may have totally lost my mind, but the background vocals have become my favorite part of the record. They sound like "spirits" of some kind, as if this mother-daughter exchange is not just about these two particular people, but is representative of a certain spiritual growth that all people must experience – a moment of allowing love to lead, accepting that it changes shape over time, but never has to die. It's like the spirits of those who have gone before are smiling down on the conversation and perhaps reaching out to the scared mother, passing on their wisdom and serenity so that she'll be able to embrace her daughter's final ascent into adulthood.
Not currently high on something, I promise!
Not even the craziest Carrie fan would think of something like that… But I guess I understand where it comes from as the video is really beautiful, simple and touching. I think this is the best video Carrie has ever done. Congrats to Shaun Silva for a great job. And if there were some kind of CMT Awards for Best Supporting Actress, mama Underwood would get it hands down!
I agree with you, Celso.
This video is one of, if not, Carrie's absolute finest! Shaun Silva did an immaculate job (as usual) making this video. I wouldn't be surprised if it takes the video honors at next year's CMAs and ACMs, as well as top honors at the CMTs, as well.
Fantastic job on all parts!
I also love the video. I wasn't originally sold on the song itself, but that was a great video. I think just about ALL of Carrie's videos have been fantastic, and the new one is definitely up to standard.
I just laughed out loud, Dan.
Then again, maybe I should say…
Carrie's new video is good, so good.
Uh…You sure have a way with words, Dan.:)
I must say (I don't remember anyone saying this before), but I think the intimate feel of the video really works towards it's overall appeal.
I can say that my first impression of "Mama's Song" was that it was too bland and I didn't dislike it, but it wasn't something I was going to buy. However, after watching the video, I definitely like the song more than I first did and I think it's starting to grow on me.
I agree with the review though. It's good but not great!
This song is beautiful. But I still can't get over the fact that Carrie despices her own hometown.
You made some excellent points, many of which I agree with. However, I think my prospective is a bit different, possibly due to the fact that I think Carrie and Mike have done more than enough to show their love and commitment to each other, and visual elements have little to do with how people view them as a couple.
The video does enhance that, but I don't think it shows anything groundbreaking that Carrie fans didn't already know based on her public commments and such.
I mean no disrespect to Carrie or the director- the video is beautifully done, emotional, and heartfelt. I can certaintly see how the video would alter the prospectives of some fans though.
Wildcat,
Where in the world would you get the idea that Carrie "despises her own hometown? I've always gotten the impression that Carrie is extremely loyal to Oklahoma, and she mentions her roots every chance she gets. Are you aware she started her own foundation to help her hometown, and she's donated her own money to bulid an animal shelter there?
K, to be clear: my opinion of the video (and song) is separate from my opinion of Carrie & Mike. My comment was referring strictly to the video. By no means do I think Carrie needs to prove to the public that she's in a loving, committed relationship. As a fan of Carrie the "person," I see that, and I know that.
But if you examine the song on its own, devoid of context, it comes off as slightly one-dimensional, because it was clumsily written. The video adds depth to the song and, at least for me, gives it a different, more profound meaning. Telling your mother that you've found "home" with your soul mate is much more beautiful to me than telling your mother that you've found someone who keeps his promises and treats you right. The scenes in the car really capture that peaceful feeling of "home."
Maybe I'm just a sap.
Wildcat, have you seen this?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfqY-fVB9Cc
Enjoyed that video, Tara. Carrie seems so sincere.
Tara– That video encompasses all of the reasons why I love Ms. Underwood, she is a VERY modest person and has always been someone with their feet on the ground. This video shows the reasons why Underwood is the perfect ambassador for Country music [humbleness, apreciation for her roots, kindness, and I could go on and on… it also helps that she has got one heck of a voice] in its' modern years.
Tara – I see what you mean about mentioning home etc and it works for a personal picture of Carrie the person, but I think Carrie the role model is what Carrie may have tried for in in this song and video also and the lyrics are an important message to young hopeful girls, especially today, that there are good people out there and that they should wait for someone who will treat them good and keep promises and not settle for an abuser or a cheater which so many do. The other message is to honor your mother –
to other posters- as for Carrie's charity to her hometown,right now they are building a new animal shelter because of Carrie's generosity AND I am a fan of Carrie's and other singers and I find Country Universe to be very fair in articles and comments. That's why I read the blogs here.
Most of Carrie's songs have shot up the Country charts so slow that I thought "Mama's Song" would fail compared to her previous releases.
Consider how shocked I was when I saw today's Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and saw it had climbed all the way up to #2.
Is Carrie going to hit #1 on the chart AGAIN? Even if she doesn't, "Mama's Song" would still continue Carrie's streak of EVERY single one of her officia since "Jesus Take the Wheel" hitting #2 (three songs) or #1 (the rest).
What will Carrie have to release that country radio WON'T play?
"Most of Carrie's songs have shot up the Country charts so slow…"
That doesn't even make sense, I meant fast.
Now this song is what i would call boring
this song is boring, slow and just down right unpleasant. This song repeats itself over and over again. songs like this make country music as a whole, look bad. Every time I hear this song I just hate it. It's not country music.
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New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI) A parliamentary panel has sought in detail the current status of the implementation of the Master Plan of Delhi-2021, outlining achievements, failures or delays. In a report presented to the Lok Sabha, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) asked the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the DDA to furnish various details. The committee, in its original report on the subject, had desired that the "high-level committee" of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) meet at periodic intervals for reviewing, monitoring and managing the master plan, so as to enable achieving the targets, the parliamentary panel said. The panel feels "concerned to note" from the action taken report that the "ministry has failed to acknowledge and act upon the recommendations of the committee", which would serve as an impetus for achieving the envisaged targets of the MPD-2021, it said. The panel has sought in detail the current status of the implementation of Master Plan of Delhi-2021, outlining achievements, failures or delays, along with explanatory notes, the report said. In December 2018, the panel had pulled up the DDA for its "failure" in monitoring the progress of city infrastructure under the master plan and asked for setting up a monitoring unit. In a report presented to the Lok Sabha on the "Acquisition and Development of Land by DDA", the Public Accounts Committee had then asked the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry and the DDA to set short and long-term milestones to achieve the targets set out in the master plan. The committee, therefore, recommend the Ministry/DDA to set up a monitoring unit immediately with members from the Master Plan and Policy Review Unit (MPPR), Master Plan Review Unit (MPRU) and the Master Plan Section for coordination, which would be able to pinpoint deficiencies in implementation and take corrective actions to achieve the targets effectively, it had then said. PTI KND RDK RDK
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It's definitely time to dust off the snowmobiles--Western New York is staring down a monster lake effect snowstorm that will bury parts of the area, almost entirely south of the city of Buffalo itself.
According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm warning is in effect in Wyoming, Chautaqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie counties until 6PM on Thursday.
Per the report, those areas can expect heavy lake effect snow, ranging from 9-18 inches in most places, with more in higher-elevation areas. Wind gusts will also approach 40 miles per hour in some places, meaning there will be plenty of blowing snow. Visibility will be difficult, so avoid the roads wherever possible.
The city itself will be spared for the most part, but we can probably expect to see a few inches accumulate as the storm passes through.
We didn't get many opportunities to bust out the sleds last year, but this certainly looks like it'll be enough to get the job done and get those trails open.


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Students today are faced with this veritable avalanche of information every time they do a google search. Sadly, quantity does not equal quality, and students are often so overwhelmed by the number of search results that they simply choose the first couple links and look no further. As a result, over the past several years I have come to realize that what I used to teach as research was a gathering of information. What I must teach now is the curation of information.
Last year in my Global Issues course (a one semester elective for upper classmen), I put students in charge of creating what would become our 'text.' The text evolved from a series of boards (similar to Pinterest) curated by groups of students on the global issues we had agreed upon. These included religious extremism, the future of food, and women's issues. This proved to be a challenging exercise for all concerned.
There is so much information out there it is easy to fill up a list of resources. But curation is not simply gathering, it is choosing in order to create a meaningful collection and it is this tool that students will need as they pursue higher education and need to do research for both their future vocations and their avocations.
I gave students a list of criteria for their sources: several perspectives, multiple countries, visual and non-visual, primary and secondary, and they collected their information. They annotated each entry into their curated site explaining origin, bias, and general subject. This was a successful effort in that their research was focused and used only quality sources; it no longer seemed as if it were assembled piecemeal by pack rats. However, it still didn't reach the level of something that appeared as if the students had both carefully selected and interpreted each source.
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Hey everyone! I'm Zack Bertok, founder of Thylacine Studios and creator of Siralim. Siralim is a deep, monster capture RPG where you can summon and customize hundreds of creatures to fight by your side. You'll need these creatures to help you travel through randomly-generated dungeons and complete randomized quests.
While doing so, you'll find rare treasure that can be used to upgrade your castle, empower your creatures, craft powerful artifacts, learn new spells, and much more. I'm very excited to announce Siralim is launching at the end of 2015 as a cross buy game for PS4, PS3, and PS Vita.
You'll start your journey in Siralim, which happens to be your very own castle. Siralim is the central hub of the game where you'll manage your inventory, upgrade your items, and things like that. You can also upgrade Siralim to add new rooms and entice new citizens to live in your kingdom, thereby unlocking new game features.
One of the early upgrades you might consider purchasing is the blacksmith, who can craft powerful weapons and armor. You might also want to invest in the enchanter's room, which will allow you to make those weapons and armor even more powerful. You can craft and enchant equipment to augment your creatures' power, or to grant them new abilities. There are more than 500 different crafting materials to collect.
The meat of the game takes place in randomly generated dungeons known as Realms. In each Realm, you'll be given an optional quest known as a Duty to complete. However, your main focus should be to collect treasure and defeat your enemies. There are hundreds of different events and interesting things that can happen in each Realm, so each adventure will be a fresh experience.
There are currently eight different Realm environments for you to unlock, such as the fiery Chaos Realm, the peaceful Life Realm, and the chilly Winter Realm. Each Realm environment offers unique treasure and events that you won't find anywhere else!
Battles are turn-based, similar to what you might find in early Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy games. Conversely, you're not doing any of the fighting yourself; instead, you'll summon creatures to fight for you! There are more than 300 unique creatures to capture and summon, and each one has its own unique abilities. You'll find that the key to success is to form a strategic team of creatures with abilities that effectively synergize with each other. In addition, you can find spell scrolls to cast any of 100+ different spells to turn the tide of battle.
When you're tired of exploring Realms and completing Duties, you can also do battle in the arena to earn valuable prizes. Or, you might want to summon powerful bosses to fight using a type of item called a Sigil. If you defeat those bosses, you'll earn legendary crafting materials that can be used to enhance your creatures' weapons and armor. If you're not looking for a fight, you might head over to the tavern and play a game that you're sure to lose with the gambling dwarves.
Of course, that's only if you can pull yourself away from Nether Egg crafting, a process that allows you to create eggs that will someday hatch into extremely powerful, and highly customizable creatures. You will never run out of things to do. The game is meant to be playable forever, and we leverage the elements of experimentation, exploration, and the player's own imagination to create an experience that is sure to entice anyone who is looking for a deep RPG experience. Want to play until your character is level 937? Go for it.
I'd love to hear what you think about Siralim, so please leave a comment if you get a chance! And make sure to keep an eye on Playstation Store toward the end of 2015 for the game's release!
Looks inspired by Dragon Warrior Monsters on the Game Boy. I'm definitely intrigued!
Thanks for your interest! The game is very much inspired by DWM. We were sad to see that many of the recent installments of that series didn't make it over to the West, so hopefully Siralim will scratch the itch that I know so many people have for this type of game.
It's like some of my very favorite game series met up on the internet, got together irl, group dated, had a really weird living situation together that had all the neighbors talking, then wound up with a baby, and it was born on the current gen console i i play everything on. This just has me superexcited, the game i never knew i wanted, but always left a dull, aching hole in my soul. I'm going to go sit in front of my PS4 now, and hold the controller in anticipation until this comes out. Somebody come feed me.
Nice, might be a nice Pokemanz substitute for those of us who prefer the PlayStation side of things. Should be pretty cool for Vita. Early Dragon Quest/Phantasy Star vibes too.
It's more of a sub for Digimon. Pokemon is too competitively built for this to be a replacement for the adult community, not cute enough for the kid community… It'll find a niche' but it's more comparable to Digimon or Fire Emblem without Perma Death.
Not sure if the game is too ambitious or not.
300 creatures and 500 crafting items.
Usually that's exciting as you expand upon a previous game. To have a retro style game coming out with that, is probably gonna seem overwhelming to people.
I might pick it up at some point. Not immediately, not with Disgaea 5 coming out before then.
This looks great. It has old school flare with a lot to do. What will the price point be? And will it have a Platinum trophy?
Thanks for your interest! We're looking at a $9.99 USD price point right now. Not 100% sure about a platinum trophy but we'll try!
When I click the screenshots, they take me to a Yahoo login page???
Wow…does this take me back.
Do you control the monsters in combat or do they do their own thing? I didn't see any menus on the battles that's why I ask.
Thanks for your interest! You have direct control over all your creatures in battle. There's a menu on the left side but only when it's your turn. You can use this menu to attack, defend, provoke, cast spells, flee, and a few other game-specific things.
Cool, will buy this on PS4 when you guys release it.
Look like a cool mix of Ultima and old school Dragon Quest but YOU NEED to work on those character status panels at the bottom of the screen. No character/creature pic or name for your team? Huh?
It shows your creatures' graphics, but in that screenshot a spell is being cast on all your creatures. That swirly circle thing is a spell animation in progress.
I really like the underlying 'bones' of the game, but as constructive criticism, I would recommend adding a lot of polish to the art and interface. There are an awful lot of palette swaps going on for the monsters, and overall it just looks kind of.. undercooked. I will eagerly check back closer to release though, as this game really looks like it has potential.
A lot of graphics were changed since those screenshots were taken. There are no longer simple palette swaps for any of the creatures, and the interface will receive some fixes before the game is fully released at the end of this year.
Looks very promising! Reminds me of a classic King's Bounty vs Heroes of Might & Magic style.
Eager to check back as release approaches! Much needed & unique add to the play station library.
I have one question: the game will come translated in spanish or other languages?
@Dark_Relic: We're only planning an English release for now, but that could always change!
My Vita is an RPG machine. Always happy to stick more of those on there. This looks deliciously retro. Just gotta finish all those Squaresoft RPGs I bought last week first!
This game looks absolutely amazing.
Zack — please do everything you can do to ensure it releases on Vita on time as well as securing a Platinum trophy. Those are a big deal!
Absolute Day 1 purchase from me at 9.99. Great price, great sounding game, sounds amazing!
Ok, I have many questions.
1) Is this game going to feel grindy, or repetitive in any way or are there little treats along the way to keep us from burning out?
2) Will our characters animations alter with our equipment choices?
3) With it being randomly generated, is there a set plot? Or is this like one of those "Choose your own adventure" books?
4) Multiplayer Arena, or solo?
5) Would you need anyone to play it for feedback, or do you guys have review copies available?
Sorry for all the questions, but this seems like an incredibly ambitious title…one that is right up my alley!
1) The game is centered around farming and grinding. A lot of our players from other platforms say that the game has more than enough surprises to keep the game from feeling like a repetitive chore, though.
2) Not in most cases, but you can dye your creatures different colors.
3) There isn't much in the way of a plot. There is a virtually endless amount of content in the game so we want players to focus on setting their own goals and even using their imaginations to create a story for themselves.
This game has stayed on my radar with Touch Arcade's coverage of the work that's consistently brought to it. Great to see it's viable to bring to other systems.
Thank You for the timely feedback! It sounds like it would certainly be right up my alley!
Must. Come. Soon. Must. Grind. Must. Build. Castle. ArrrghhI cant wait for this game.
Thank you for your interest! The game will be cross-buy.
Love the Cross-Buy, but what I am most interested in is, is it Cross-SAVE?


Disney's Aladdin has been highly anticipated. Word came from those who saw it at the Summer CES that this cart, even in preliminary form, was everything people expected. Now that Disney's Aladdin is in hand, we can assure you that it's a great-looking game, in the spirit of Virgin's successes with Global Gladiators and Cool Spot. Disney's Aladdin has its roots in those programs.
Aladdin also features a new level of enjoyment under the main game, with satire and much personality not seen in many games.
And they have taken the timer out to give you an opportunity to watch the game as well as battle your way through Agrabah to defeat Jafar and save the Princess Jasmine.
As noted before, Global Gladiators and Cool Spot, two of the most "playable" games from Virgin, were the foundations for this Disney's Aladdin game. For that reason, a high level of game play can be found in Disney's Aladdin. The Graphics are at an incredible level, and it's an easy game to pick up and play.
Not to say that you'll master it easily, because the Difficult level is a real challenge, but you won't find yourself constantly referring to the manual: the three Genesis action buttons allow you to jump, swing your sword and throw an apple. It's also surprising that the game was created in half the time of most other games and still meets the level of quality that it does.
Disney's Aladdin is a side-scroller in design, but the Genesis is exercised to its highest degree, rivaling the Sonic games for speed. When you hop on the rug, for example, the pace gradually picks up to largely incredible proportions.
Not only do the characters show a level of animation - thanks to the high frame - rate the game is designed with - but they have incredible personality and lifelike movement.
Again Tommy Tallarico has nailed down an at-times beautiful, at-times haunting soundtrack, doing justice to the movie themes and scene-setting music for the game's levels.
There are minor discomforts, such as the jerkiness of the screen when you hold up or down on the control to look in that direction. It was difficult to consistently make jumps off the poles or land on the moving blocks in the Sultan's Dungeon stage.
While many others are purchasing licenses of movies and TV shows to make into games, this group effort by Virgin, Disney and Sega sets the standard for how a licensed game can turn out.
Aladdin also known as: Aladin, Alladin, Alladdin.
Prepare to take a magic carpet ride to a whole new .. world of video gaming. Disney's Aladdin, the Genesis game based on the blockbuster movie, will change forever the way you think about video games.
Disneys Aladdin on Genesis is like no game you've ever seen. And for good reason: Sega, Disney and Virgin Games joined forces to create this ground-breaking game using cutting-edge graphics and development technology. Disney animators created Disney's Aladdin's graphics using film-quality cel animation — a first for a cart-based game. Virgins game developers brought the Disney characters to life. Disney's Aladdin packs a whopping 16 megs of game play, graphics and award-winning music.
Disney's Aladdin faithfully reproduces the characters' antics and adds all-new comedic animations to keep you laughing. They're all here—Aladdin, Princess Jasmine, the Genie, Abu, Jafar, lago and the Magic Carpet. Disney's Aladdin has 11 big stages of non-stop action and three bonus rounds.
You play as Aladdin, the street rat that Jafar, the Sultan's evil advisor, needs to get the Genie's Lamp. Jafar will stop at nothing to get the Lamp...including kidnapping Princess Jasmine! Armed with a scimitar and Apples for long-range throwing, you must find the Lamp and save Princess Jasmine. Your adventure takes you from Agrabah to the Desert, into the Cave of Wonders, on a thrilling Rug Ride and Inside the Lamp before your final batde with Jafar.
Disney's Aladdin grants every gamers three wishes: fast and fimous game play, film-quality cartoon-like graphics, and memorable music.
You start out in the busy Agrabah Market where Palace Guards, knife-throwing jugglers, snake charmers and basket thieves lurk at every turn. Keep your scimitar slashing as you advance. Find the Abu Token in the upper berths of the buildings and you can win a round in the Abu bonus level. Lots of blue Genie Tokens for the Genie bonus level are hidden, so explore every building you can enter.
Keep your scimitar slashing as you advance. Guards and knife throwers often wait just off-screen.
Stay to the left of the hot coals and the Guard will toast his toes to get you. Pelt him with Apples while he's otherwise occupied.
The juggler's knives arc up at an angle and won't hit you while you're on the bottom step. Step closer, though, and he'll throw them straight at you. Two direct hits with Apples and he's gone.
Get all the Genie Tokens you can. The coins will buy you extra tries at the Genie Bonus Machine, which gives up more Tries, Continues and ammo if you win. This one is on the second level.
Large pots will come crashing down out of every window you pass... even if you retrace your footsteps. Watch out!
The camel isn't just background animation. Jump on him and he'll shoot dirt wads at the guard who is heading your way.
After you jump off the platform and land on the stairs hiding the Heart power-up and Genie Token, head right to pick up the two Gems.
A clever thief hiding among the Rooftops has one half of the Scarab. Finding him is only half the battle. He does a nasty rolling move that will bowl you over, tosses knives with amazing accuracy and can't be beaten by just a few hits of Apples. To reach the tops of the buildings, you must find the magic Flutes that will give you a mage rope that carries you upward.
Press the Jump button and D-Button Up to climb ropes. Jump toward the beam, then press D-Button Left to move hand-over-hand. Pressing the Jump button again drops you to the ground. Have your scimitar ready when you land.
Toss 10 Apples at this guy and your job is done.
Smash all the small pots you see. Some hide Gems. This one is on the ledge to your right after you ride the first magic rope.
After you fight the Guard on the ledge, jump to the right to find the Flute, then jump down to the baskets. A second magic rope will appear to take you higher into the rooftops. Repeat the action one more time to reach the very top.
Jump on the flagpole to reach the first magic Flute. Touch it, then jump down and head right to the basket. Press the Jump button to ride the rope. Each time you drop off the rope, a new rope will appear in the basket. Watch out for the snake charmer and his slithering companion.
Hit the Black Genie's Lamp and all the enemies around it will go up in smoke.
Avoid the thief as he rolls up into a ball to bowl you over, then start swinging when he throws knives. To find him, keep heading to the right on the rooftops.
Giant spikes break the surface of the smooth sands...and the smooth surface of your skin if you're not careful. Go slowly through this stage.
Jump on the camel at just the right time and he'll hurl dirtwads at the Guard, who is in for a surprise. Apples will finish off the Guard.
From the Scarab, jump left, using the palm trees as trampolines. When you reach the top ledge, jump right. Watch out for the knife-throwing Guard who uses you for target practice.
It's worth your time to explore inside all the sections of the rocks. Apples and Genie Tokens abound in the darkness.
Finding the Scarab is easy. Getting to it is the hard part.
From the top vine, drop down to the bottom vine and collect your Genie bonus. Head left to the Scarab.
If you don't hit the Scarab directly, it flies away. Head to the right and you'll find it tucked away in the rocks. Don't miss this time or it'll fly the coop again!
Keep plenty of Apples in your inventory. Some of the enemies can be disposed of only by pelting them with Apples.
Red Gems are money you can use to buy Tries and Wishes (Continues) from the Peddler.
In the Agrabah Rooftops stage, you must find the Flutes that will make magic ropes appear in certain baskets. The ropes will carry you to high places in the buildings.
The golden Aladdin charm gives you an extra Try.
Find the Abu Token to go to the Abu bonus level. Get all the Genie Tokens you can find to play the Genie bonus Machine level. Each Genie Token earns one play.
You must find the two Scarab halves in the Desert and the Agrabah Rooftops before you can enter the Cave of Wonders.
The Genie's Lamp is hidden in the Cave of Wonders. You will need it to rescue Princess Jasmine.
You can slide on the Genie's smoke curls in the Inside the Lamp stage. Balloons will carry you upward and a simple flick of the Genie's finger will send you rocketing.
Hands down, Disney's Aladdin is the hottest Disney movie to illuminate the silver screen since Uncle Walt first brought animated characters to life. If you haven't seen the award-winning movie, it's time to come out of your cave. And if you haven't played the spectacular-looking, .cutting-edge Genesis game from Sega, Disney Software and Virgin Games, it's time to embark on a magic carpet ride with a cast of characters you'll never forget.
We brought you initial coverage of Disney's Aladdin video game in the October/November Sega Visions. We'll now grant you three more wishes: more hints and tips (including some special bonuses you'll only discover if you're very clever), coverage of later levels and a look at the two bonus rounds you can play at the end of each level if you find the Bonus Tokens.
Position Aladdin so he's wearing this famous pair of ears and you get a special surprise as the newest Mousketeer. Look for ears all over the Sultan's Dungeon level, too.
Colled the blue Genie Bonus Tokens in each level and you win a spin at the Genie Bonus Machine. You can win extra lives, Apples and Gems...or you could land on Jafar and a big "Lose!" that will forfeit the rest of your hard-earned Tokens.
You must find the gold Abu Bonus Token to play this bonus round. Keep Abu's sword swinging while he scampers to collect extra Gems. As soon as a pot hits him, the bonus round ends.
You have Jafar to thank for your present predicament, the latest occupant of the Sultan's Dungeon. This tricky maze-like level is filled with bats, skeletons and guards who'd like nothing more than to make you a permanent resident.
The Peddler appears in each level, usually in a hard-to-reach area. Don't bother to make him set up his Stall unless you have at least five Gems to buy a Life (or 10 Gems for a Continue). Climb to the top of the chain to find him in the Dungeon.
This skeleton has lost his head...and the rest of his bones will soon follow. That's a bomb he's wearing where his head used to be. When it blows, his bones will scatter.
The Sultan's Dungeon is a maze that will take you from ground level to the top of the Dungeon, then back down and up again before you find your way out You'll find a cache of Gems as you're climbing up the second time.
Climb hand-over-hand in the Cave of Wonders to clear the deadly spikes.
Get the Apples first then come back and drop down to where the idol is holding the Gem. Hit the idol and it will build a small platform for you to cross the body of water just ahead. Watch for more idols in this level.
Avoid the falling rocks, then leap back to the vine after you've grabbed the Abu Bonus Token.
Don't try to jump for the heart now; the rock jutting down will block you and send you plummeting to (tie spikes below. Instead, take a big running jump. Swing your scimitar as soon as you land; ghosts are waiting tor you. Then ride the fountain up to where the rope is and jump to the left to grab the heart and apples.
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Stand at the far right of the lower ledge, then quickly Jump to make Aladdin hang onto the upper ledge.
Falling boulders can't reach you if you hang out just under the mouth of the tunnel. This is a good place to catch your breath and decide your next move.
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Break open every pot you see. They often contain Gems.
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Don't engage in sword battles when you can pelt an enemy with Apples. You'll take less hits by fighting from a distance.
It takes 10 Apples to clear the last guard in the Agrabah Rooftops level. Don't even jump into the tower without enough ammo; you can't get out once you're in.If you don't have enough Apples, head down to the bottom of the boss area.
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In The Desert level, thoroughly search inside all the rocks for bonus items.
In any level, press Start to pause the game. Then hit ABBA ABBA. You'll get the Level Complete screen and proceed to the next one.
First it was Disney's most popular movie of all time. Then it was a blockbuster Genesis title from Sega. Now that Disney's Aladdin has landed on the Game Gear, you can dodge, plot, aid duel your way through this Arabian classic wherever you may be.
Seven action-packed levels stand between you and the beguiling Princess Jasmine. You face three types of game play as you Mow the movie's story line. Side-scrolling races through paths littered with obstacles test your reflexes and your sense of timing. Puzzle-riddled mazes challenge your ingenuity and coordination. And you have to play every card you've got in the final confrontation with the nefarious Jafar.
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Run for your life! The merchant after you, and is he furious. Run and jump through this side-scrolling first level, but don't go so fast that you can't see the potholes, barrels, and falling fruit ahead of you. Pick up'apples and loaves of bread along the way to increase your energy level and fill your stomach. After this adventure, you won't ever want to steal for your lunch again.
It seems you have a partner in crime. Lovely Princess Jasmine has run away from the Sultan's court, and she's as hungry as you. When she snags an apple from another hot-tempered vendor, the two of you must run to safety together. Keep in mind that Jasmine's a member of the royal family, not a street rat like you. She's pretty fast, but she doesn't know the ins and outs of the Agrabah rooftops. So remember, you're a team. You can't outrun Jasmine or fall behind her, or else it's curtains for the two of you. But if you both manage to elude your irate pursuers, she just might fall for you.
Items reappear. If you waste a key or a rock, retrace your steps and retrieve it again.
If you start to pull ahead of the merchant before you collect the apple, you won't see the obstacles in your path until it's too late.
To keep Jasmine in tow on the rooftops, stay to the middle of the screen.
When Jafar hurls a fireball at you, grab the scimitar that appears. It's your only weapon against the royal deceiver.
Wait for chandeliers to drop, preferably on an enemy.
Dizziness costs you power and may give your pursuer time to catch up.
Kneel to pick up a rock, but just walk over a key to procurtjt.
Pick up every rock you see in the Sultan's palace, even if you already have one.
Always check for bottomless pits in the floor before jumping from ^balcony.
You can jump farther with a running start.
A rock is more valuable than the shiniest jewel.
On the way out of the Cavern, you fly at high speeds. Touch anything solid, and you're finished.
In the Cave of Wonders you learn most of your moves. Traps await you at every turn, and you have a whole bag of tricks for avoiding them. You're in no rush in this level, but if you must stop to practice a fancy step, do it while standing on solid ground with a protective ledge overhead. Some platforms can dissolve beneath your feet, and boulders will whack you if you leave yourself exposed.
Tgfriptation and peril await as you flee the Cave of Wonders. First you must sidestep the sparkling treasures that line the way out, or you'll take a permanent detour. Then hop on your trusty magic carpet for a ride to the next level. As you fly at breakneck speed, spires and flames threaten you from above and below. This is a challenge for the fleet of thumb.
Now that you're a prince, find the princess and her father in the . palace. Its harder than it sounds. Barriers stand in your way, gaping holes in the floor threaten to swallow you alive, and a beefy palace guard is constandy at your heels. Can you find your way out before he catches you?
So now you've won the sultan over. What about the princess? To gain her trust, take her on a magic carpet ride, and steer clear of the hazards of the air: whirlwinds, leaping horses, cranes, thunderbolts, and falling fruit.


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Heat non-stick pot on the medium heat and add oil to it. Once the oil is hot add Red Chili, Chana dal, Urad Dal, Cumin Seeds and Mustard Seeds, once the lentils are roasted finish tempering by adding curry leaves.
Add sliced onions and slit green chilies and mix with tempering.
Add pumpkin pieces to the Onions in the pot and mix it well together, close the lid and let the pumpkin simmer for 5 min so that it becomes soft.
Now add, tamarind paste, salt, red chili powder, coriander powder to the pumpkin and mix it well. Add 2 cups of water and close the lid, keep the heat to low to medium and simmer the stew for 15 min.
Remove the lid and taste and adjust any seasonings. Add Bellam (Jaggery) to the stew and simmer more on medium heat for another 5 minutes ( or until jaggery dissolves in stew).
Switch off the stove and transfer the stew to serving bowl and serve hot with White Rice and Dal (Mudda Pappu) on the side along with some Ghee! Oh Heavenly.....!
While cutting the pumpkin I have left the Skin on, so that the pumpkin does't get mushed up, and the skin helps to retain the shape of pumpkin pieces in stew. But if you don't like Skin, please feel free to remove the skin (with knife, you can't peel it with peeler).
will be back with another traditional recipe!


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Amid A Feverish Market For Her Prismatic Paintings, Japanese Dynamo Etsu Egami Is Keeping A Cool Head
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It's only a few weeks into 2023, but Etsu Egami can already confirm that it has been a great year.
The 28-year-old artist just returned home to Chiba, Japan, after her sold-out solo exhibition soft-opened Whitestone Gallery's new space in Singapore during the city's art week; her works on show at the Taiwanese gallery's booth at the recent art sg also found eager buyers. She is now back in her studio in her hometown, busy preparing for a series of upcoming museum projects and showcases locally and abroad. Indeed, Egami is already looking at a full schedule in the coming weeks and months, and her eyes are set on the global stage.
"I want more Japanese artists, woman artists, and Asian artists to be seen in the international art world," Egami said of her strong motivation to go global, speaking to Artnet News via a video call from her studio.
While there have been a lot of great artists from Japan and Asia throughout history, she noted, the number of them known internationally remains small. Having featured in exhibitions for nearly a decade, and reaching notable acclaim-including a spot on the 30 under 30 list in 2021-Egami's fierce determination to develop a career outside of Japan"is only natural."
Etsu Egami at artist talk with curator Tan Siuli at the opening of her solo show at Whitestone Gallery Singapore. Courtesy of Whitestone Gallery.
Japan's Ascendant Star
By the sounds of things (and with a look at the data), going global is going to be a very achievable new year's resolution-her hard work is already paying off. Egami's paintings, created with thick lines of colorful brushstrokes, have amassed a solid following since her debut in 2015; she has shown paintings in major art cities from Paris and New York to Seoul, Beijing, and Taipei.
Prices for her paintings floating in the secondary market have skyrocketed since 2021, making her one of the art market's fastest-rising stars from Asia, widely recognized as a key artist of the third-generation postwar Japanese art. Her work has already entered the collection of institutions internationally, including CAFA Art Museum in Beijing, Moscow's Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, and E-Land Foundation in Seoul.
But Egami's rise in the market also means that she has also become a target of flippers-a fact that upsets the artist. According to data from the artnet price database , most of her top 10 auction records were for works that had a three-year hold or less, including her current record, which stands at HK$2.9 million ($366,921; all sale prices include fees), for a 2021 diptych sold at Holly's International (HK) Auctions's sale in May of last year. This was followed by the sale of painting at a Holly's Hong Kong auction in November 2022. The work, which achieved HK$1.3 million ($168,931), had been exhibited at Tang Contemporary's Seoul space only a few months prior. on saturday , January 28, Japan's SBI Art Auction will put a small 2021 painting up for sale. (The auction house gave the work a rather low-seeming presale estimate of ¥700,000 to ¥1.3 million ($5,100 to $9,400), but SBI appears to have a track record of holding their estimates to an approachable level.)
"[My artworks] are like my children, so I hope the work can stay with people for much longer," Egami said when asked about how this heated secondary market affects her. She is working with her galleries to try to keep things under control: they have imposed a five-year non-selling agreement, and are extremely carefully to weed out uncommitted collectors.
She is grateful for the attention, though, and hopes that it is sustainable."I really appreciate that people love my work and collecting it," she said."I hope people can see the messages in my work, why I make these works, and the stories behind them. I also hope more people can spend time with my work, allow their imagination to flourish, and show my work rather than just keep them in the storage. I want people to focus on my art."
Etsu Egami's works at Whitestone Gallery's booth at ART SG 2023. Courtesy of Whitestone Gallery.
International Influence
To understand Egami's art, one must trace her practice back to her high-school days. Growing up about 25 miles east of the center of Tokyo, in 2008, she experienced a transformational change when she was exposed to Chinese contemporary art during the Beijing Olympics.
"It was a big shock to the Japanese art scene," recalled Egami of the televised Olympics, which were hugely popular in Japan. It widened her view-she had grown up loving the work of Japanese modern painters such as Sotaro Yasui and Ryuzaburo Umehara. But, for a long time, she felt that there has been a gap between the Japanese pre- and postwar art, and the exposure to Chinese contemporary art was a light-bulb moment."It seemed to bridge this gap," she said.
She studied oil painting in China, at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) in Beijing, before eventually completing her MFA there in 2019, studying under Chinese painter liu xiaodong , one of the key Chinese contemporary artists who was among the art market darlings about a decade ago when the genre was the most highly sought after from east Asia.
When she first studied abroad (in China, but also in Germany), she noted that experiences of culture shock and the miscommunications of being a foreigner deeply impacted her, especially those that went beyond words. Non-erbal cultural cues and subtexts puzzled her the most."I realized that it was not a problem of language," she noted."Language is a tool of communication, but at the same time, it's also the barrier."
This miscommunication became a major source of inspiration in her paintings. Her style further evolved during a period spent in New York in 2020, as part of a Japanese governmental residency for outstanding artists. During those months, she witnessed the turbulent lockdowns, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the rise of targeted attacks against asians .
These revelations brought about her ongoing"Rainbow" series. Some of the works from this series have sold well at auctions, according to Artnet Price Database records."The importance of diversity and coexistence gave me the inspiration of the rainbow," she said."They are lines that do not mix with each other, but they are in various colors running parallel to each other. This is my single dream and hope, and has become my painting language."
Etsu Egami, Rainbow-2022-W-42, on show at the artist's solo exhibition"Incessant is the change of water where the stream glides on calmly: the spray appears over a cataract, yet vanishes without a moment's delay" at Whitestone Gallery Singapore. Courtesy of Whitestone Gallery.
A Big New Year
This year will likely be a turning point. For one, a striking monumental diptych from her recent Singapore show with a title inspired by Japanese classical text , has been acquired by a foundation that is building a yet-to-be-announced private museum in Singapore. The work is a visual ode to honor the primitive nature and spirituality of feminine power through the artist's signature brushstrokes in a warm color palette.
"I'm very happy about this," the artist said of the major acquisition, adding that she also met a lot of collectors from the region during her time there, including those from Malaysia and Indonesia."It's nice that my work can be placed in a collection that will be open to the public," she added.
And even though it is largely private buyers chasing her paintings, Egami's work will nevertheless reach a wider audience in the coming year. The painting -the work that set her auction record-is included in the third edition of the China Xinjiang International Art Biennial, which opened earlier this month. She is also working to expand on her medium, and plans to spend a residency creating a site-specific audio-visual installation for a group show set to open in late February at the Museum of Modern Art in Japan's Gunma prefecture. For this project, the artist researched the history of Daruma dolls, modeled after a Buddhist monk who was widely known as the founder of Zen Buddhism.
Also in the pipeline are institutional exhibitions, one planned for London during Frieze week next fall, and another at a yet-to-be-announced museum in Shanghai; at both, she plans to stretch beyond painting, including experiments with photography, sound, and sculpture. Her work will also make a fair presence at Art Basel Hong Kong and Art Geneva, both with Tang Contemporary, according to the artist.
But Egami is happy to let her representatives take care of sales while she delves deeper into her art."The galleries will be handling the market side of things so that I can focus on my work that questions about society or my feelings," Egami said."I want to try something new."
Installation view of"Incessant is the change of water where the stream glides on calmly: the spray appears over a cataract, yet vanishes without a moment's delay," solo exhibition of Etsu Egami at Whitestone Gallery Singapore. Courtesy of the artist.
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