Launched on January 1 this yr, ‘The Narrator’, from Stuart Conrad Osterman, sees the end result of an intense six months interval for the singer-songwriter.
‘The Narrator’ is obtainable 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 help and persistence the mission 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 will appear daunting to start out with, every observe is upbeat and catchy, guaranteeing that point simply slips away earlier than you even realise it.
You possibly can watch the introductory video under.
Osterman, who has an in depth music profession spanning a long time that’s each prolific and genre-defying, began studying guitar 42 years in the past, and has to date launched a mammoth 23 albums, in addition to 36 singles and EPs. The narrator continues in his signature fashion, which blends various, techno, classical, pop, nation, dance, blues, and international influences. In ‘The Narrator’, the listener goes from anthemic tracks akin to ‘The Lullaby’, straight into rap/lure fashion 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 among utilizing his musical errors and reworking them into one thing great: if it sounds good, it belongs within the track. In the course of the COVID-19 lockdown, he turned an increasing number of to music as an outlet and a lifeline, along with his ardour for composing and producing restored to its earlier flame.
It’s unattainable to place a finger on which observe from ‘The Narrator’ may very well be thought-about a standout, as every one is fantastically made and a pleasure to hearken to, whether or not by itself or as a part of the idea album. Additional into the album, with observe 13, ‘Are You Prepared To Let Your Demons Go’, you begin to get a extremely 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 identical time absolutely conscious that there’s no turning again when you do.
Take heed to ‘The Narrator’ and take a while to drag aside the multi-layered instrumentals, rhythms, and at occasions haunting vocals. You possibly can 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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