Ryan SamueŁ - My Wave

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My Wave - (concept) by Ryan SamueŁ
Introduced with "he's a pirate", it introduces listeners and fans to what is to come and what to be expected. 

Beginning with experimental sounds and quiet narrative vocals, it creates a haunting ambient atmosphere.

After "he's a pirate" comes the great bass boosted track "find my way" 
This upbeat harmonic track is common pop and harmonic, but also has high senses of originality to Ryan.

The next track "stowaway" is similar to the last track.. my favourite feature is the fast paced vocals, incredibly clear and meaningful. The song changes keys and styles throughout, this feels very unique.

(Love the british accent!) 

"old-fashioned" begins with a tranquil cresending feel, introducing with high pitched harmonic vocals alongside the bass filled backing beat.
Lyrically rhythmic and catchy, and musically action packed and well composed. This has to be my personal favourite. 

The 5th track on this 20 minute easy listening album is "nothing could change it" 
- similar vibes to the other songs, but features even more harmonic backing vocals! it has elements of commercial pop but it has summer fog vibes with the harmonies that drown out the main vocals.

"Start-up" is a great slow-down track as the album is ending, it feels the type of song you hear on a hot summer's day buying new shoes from JD. Excellent vibes and quality. 

"my wave" has some more American vibes, but this track feels the most experimental, it includes many different styles of reverb and echo, and includes some very powerful electronic feel cresending harmonics, then it leads to Stormzy vibes but in French!?  - Confusing but engaging. I love it. 

This album shows off the potential Ryan has for the future. Big things coming for sure. 

Take a listen to this powerful engaging concept album on Spotify here







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