CYNIKAS musica
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CYNIKAS musica 〰️
Joshua Williams, aka CYNIKAS, is a classically trained pianist, composer, and lifelong musician with a rich and eclectic musical background. Influenced by romantic composers like Chopin and Liszt, as well as 1980s New Wave and early house music, he began composing original pieces on his first keyboard, the Korg M1. His diverse style was shaped by performing folk and bluegrass with his brothers and studying musical theater and dance in college, leading to works like The Drummings, Canterville Ghost (performed Off-Broadway and in Europe), and the song cycle Strangers. He also wrote lyrics for the jazz song cycle Songs from Warsaw, performed at venues such as Europa Club and Danny’s Room in New York City. While pursuing a career as a creative director in the fashion industry, Joshua remained dedicated to music, studying electronic music history and teaching himself to DJ in 2024. His DJ sets blend progressive house with downbeat sounds, reflecting his passion for challenging musical boundaries and inspiring fresh perspectives.
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