Launched on January 1 this yr, ‘The Narrator’, from Stuart Conrad Osterman, sees the fruits of an intense six months interval for the singer-songwriter.
‘The Narrator’ is accessible to stream and obtain right here.
Comprising 23 tracks, ‘The Narrator’ is deeply private with a hidden message – the primary letter of every of the tracks spells out “SYSTEM ID DOGFACES MUZZLED”, which in flip provides an additional layer of thriller to the discharge.
The album has been devoted to Stuart’s spouse, Joanna, with out whose assist and persistence the venture wouldn’t have been doable, and takes its inspiration from narration, with a music video to introduce it, made within the music part of Dundee Library. The album is round an hour lengthy, and whereas this may increasingly appear daunting to begin with, every monitor is upbeat and catchy, making certain that point simply slips away earlier than you even realise it.
You may watch the introductory video under.
Osterman, who has an intensive music profession spanning a long time that’s each prolific and genre-defying, began studying guitar 42 years in the past, and has thus far launched a mammoth 23 albums, in addition to 36 singles and EPs. The narrator continues in his signature type, which blends different, techno, classical, pop, nation, dance, blues, and world influences. In ‘The Narrator’, the listener goes from anthemic tracks reminiscent of ‘The Lullaby’, straight into rap/entice type tracks, like ‘Consuming Good’. The music incorporates experimental rhythms and sounds, ensuring that the listener’s curiosity is consistently held.
Osterman’s musical ethos has been one in all utilizing his musical errors and reworking them into one thing fantastic: if it sounds good, it belongs within the track. Through the COVID-19 lockdown, he turned increasingly more to music as an outlet and a lifeline, together with his ardour for composing and producing restored to its earlier flame.
It’s unimaginable to place a finger on which monitor from ‘The Narrator’ might be thought of a standout, as every one is superbly made and a pleasure to take heed to, whether or not by itself or as a part of the idea album. Additional into the album, with monitor 13, ‘Are You Prepared To Let Your Demons Go’, you begin to get a very potent grasp of what Osterman goes for, and the lyrics be relatable to anybody who’s skilled the frustration of wanting to maneuver on, however on the similar time totally conscious that there’s no turning again when you do.
Take heed to ‘The Narrator’ and take a while to tug aside the multi-layered instrumentals, rhythms, and at instances haunting vocals. You may stream and obtain ‘The Narrator’ right here. Discover out extra about Stuart Conrad Osterman and his music on-line on Instagram, Fb, Spotify, and Apple Music.
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