Artist : Roman Clarke
Album : Scorcher
Year : 2019
Genre : Pop
Source : CD
Label : Birthday Cake
Catalog :
Rls.Date : 2019-06-09
Bitrate : VBRkbps
Size : 68.81MB
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1. Someday 3:45
2. It Might Be You 1:37
3. I'd Be With You 2:56
4. Try To Love Me 4:12
5. Faithful Man 3:25
6. Next Time 4:03
7. Looking For Mine 3:23
8. Over Again 3:16
9. Waiting 3:14
10. What Are We Gonna Do 2:56
11. You Can Find Me 4:02
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ItÆs all about the music, and for Roman Clarke, it always will be.
Especially the art of song craft, which is both his passion and obsession.
His prolific catalogue is a reflection of his hardworking prairie roots, but
the groove that comes through in his music are borrowing from influences far
wider than his rural Manitoban upbringing would hint at. Blurring the lines
between pop and rÆnÆb he uses his unique voice and style to tell honest
stories juxtaposed over tracks that snap your head back with thick beats and
uplifting synth arrangements. Though he cut his teeth on the music scene as a
drummer first, gigging along side his musical family, and touring and
recording with power-trio and best friends The Middle Coast, Michael Bernard
Fitzgerald, and Joey Landreth, it would be a serious oversight to narrow him
down to a working side man. HeÆs frighteningly versatile - equally
comfortable behind the kit, at the piano, in front of a microphone, or in the
producers chair. His new self-produced full-length album, ôSCORCHERö, is
evidence of this. With the exception of a few choice string parts, Roman
wrote every lyric, played every instrument, and sang every vocal. His command
of the creative process was fundamental in making this record and he was at
the helm for every step, from the first demos through to the final mix.
About the album, Roman says: ôThe album cover features a metal horse
sculpture that is pieced together with random spare parts, scrap metal, and
old tools. It was created by my dad, Cary Clarke, who is an incredible
creative force. This horse sculpture is literally made of random pieces of
metal that my dad had laying around his shop. He didnÆt necessarily set out
to make a beautiful piece of art, he just didnÆt know what to do with all of
these small, useless odds and ends. It is over five feet tall, and it lives
outside in my parents garden. A bird made a nest in itÆs chest cavity, and
lays eggs there almost every year.
My dad makes art when he doesnÆt even mean to. It just comes out of him when
the opportunity arises. That is an incredibly genuine way to express
yourself, in my opinion, and I am proud to say that he has influenced how I
create in a very profound way.
I called the album SCORCHER after a motorcycle he made when I was a teenager.
It is also made out of spare parts that were just lying around our yard: a
couple old bicycles, a lawnmower with the blade missing, other odds and ends
from broken pieces of machinery. It represents the same things the horse
does, but SCORCHER is way cooler than METAL HORSEö
SCORCHER is RomanÆs first real step into the world as a solo artist marking a
turning point as he sets his sights firmly on his own path, bringing his
uncompromising focus to the songs, the album, and to the stage, with tour
dates around the world in 2019 supporting his new release.