Alexander Paul Burton Tremolo A Tiempo's recent single, "Graysland," is a sparkling slow-burn that combines sound and soul. It's a dance-pop meets neo-soul jewel laced with openness. "Graysland" is about identity, the one we lose, the one we find, and the one we create throughout time. The song is set to a chilly, tropical-house-style beat that's never in a hurry. It slides rather than rolls, underpinned by a slick rhythm section playing a drowsy downtempo groove that pulls you into a soporific sway. Vocals are soft but confident, providing the songs with an expressive depth that haunts them.
Tremolo A Tiempo's inspirations are just as wide-ranging as his roots, a queer, Swiss, Canadian, British pianist who was raised on Phil Collins and Paul Simon before stumbling across Billy Talent and Kygo. That eclecticism is sewn into the fabric of 'Graysland," where introspection intersects with shimmer, where melancholia meets with warmth. There's something exceedingly honest about how the track embraces these contrasts, light alongside lyrical complexity and groove-heavy rhythms given to contemplation.
With this release, the artist is 100% independent. Without a production team, Alexander writes his music alone, using modern accouterments such as AI-generating plugins in Audacity to perfect his sound. It's a DIY, personal, and creative process that reflects resilience and artistic resourcefulness in the modern music landscape.
"Graysland" is a space for people coming to terms with ever-evolving identities, changing relationship dynamics, and the messy reality of modern intersectionality to feel seen. It is a pause, a reflection, a breath. So, whether you're taking a late-night walk or searching for some quiet moments in the noise of life, this track is a friend, mellow, contemplative, and very human. Alexander Paul Burton Tremolo A Tiempo gives it to you, perfect for your dancers who want originality wrapped in the groove, wrapped in the soul. "Graysland" is a feeling that lingers.
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