"on thunderclouds we ride / with the spirits by our side / the gods they lie to men / but I won't be charmed again..."
"On Thunderclouds (We Ride)" charmingly blows my mind each time I visit the Official Video. The artist is Connor P, an independent Scottish singer songwriter, musician, producer out of Edinburgh. The song deceptively begins with a strong wonky R&B meets soul pop vibe. It is, in fact, the kind of sound that you might associate with dropping on the turntable to get your love interest in the mood for some "boom chicka wow wow" BUT the lyrical content veers in other directions. You might even call the overall impression existential.
It is an interesting juxtaposition of styles and Connor P's vocal aesthetic, a resonant baritone with accent in tow is, in and of itself, vastly captivating. Coupled with a hair style / look that might be described as 18th century Monk-ish and with those lyrics that seem to twist metaphoric barbs with vague otherworld mythos you might wonder if it you are listening to a sonic parable as much as something escapist. Maybe it is both or something else. In the end it makes you smile and question things as you cast a penetrating gaze.
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
https://www.facebook.com/connorptunes
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2DpCOJ2GBsSRW1KzaBkzZU
https://www.instagram.com/connorptunes/
http://connorptunes.com/
Started early 2022 in Edinburgh Scotland, independent artist Connor P has a style that is inherently modern, but draws influence from the past - a music lover at heart with a taste for classic disco, funk and indie.
A multi-instrumentalist who cut his teeth playing in the local gigging scene, Connor takes a true DIY ethos to his music, writing and producing his own tracks, along with also creating the visual aspect, including his own album art and music videos.
His latest release "On Thunderclouds We Ride" is the second track from his upcoming mini-album, which is due to be released collectively later this year. It's a smooth indie ride, with a bit of a funky dream pop feel, but it's the deep Scottish baritone voice that creates a very compelling idiosyncratic uniqueness that listeners will find themselves reeled in by.
** At this particular time we find ourselves in a financial pinch due to many factors. We want to keep AP going. It has been a passion project for over 13 years. PLEASE consider donating, we could really use the support. Thanks so much
We get by with a little help from our friends
Connor P, Scotland, Edinburgh, indie rock, avant pop, funk, soul pop, new wave, avant pop, avant funk, storytelling, poetic, deep resonant vocals, "On Thunderclouds (We Ride)",
I am smitten with the sound and the oddness (those who know me well know that to me, odd, is an utter compliment). "On Thunderclouds (We Ride)" is from Connor P's upcoming mini-album "Tunes From My Room".
-Robb Donker Curtius
THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:
https://www.facebook.com/connorptunes
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2DpCOJ2GBsSRW1KzaBkzZU
https://www.instagram.com/connorptunes/
http://connorptunes.com/
Started early 2022 in Edinburgh Scotland, independent artist Connor P has a style that is inherently modern, but draws influence from the past - a music lover at heart with a taste for classic disco, funk and indie.
A multi-instrumentalist who cut his teeth playing in the local gigging scene, Connor takes a true DIY ethos to his music, writing and producing his own tracks, along with also creating the visual aspect, including his own album art and music videos.
His latest release "On Thunderclouds We Ride" is the second track from his upcoming mini-album, which is due to be released collectively later this year. It's a smooth indie ride, with a bit of a funky dream pop feel, but it's the deep Scottish baritone voice that creates a very compelling idiosyncratic uniqueness that listeners will find themselves reeled in by.
** At this particular time we find ourselves in a financial pinch due to many factors. We want to keep AP going. It has been a passion project for over 13 years. PLEASE consider donating, we could really use the support. Thanks so much
We get by with a little help from our friends
Connor P, Scotland, Edinburgh, indie rock, avant pop, funk, soul pop, new wave, avant pop, avant funk, storytelling, poetic, deep resonant vocals, "On Thunderclouds (We Ride)",
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