We all know that music can be a powerful uniting force, capable of transcending borders, bringing people together, and stimulating positive social change. Artists who use their sonic powers with such a mission have moved mountains with others, at least, contributing to a wider ripple effect of effecting progress, peace, reform and tolerance.
On this note, today we introduce you to the latest single from New York-based garage rockerDmitry Wild – titled ‘Liberation’, this previews his impending ‘Electric Souls’ album and features Tryst on tandem vocals later on in the song for emphasized effect.
[bandcamp width=100% height=120 album=4271132000 size=large bgcol=ffffff linkcol=0687f5 tracklist=false artwork=small]Wild has channelled a global pivotal cause through his trademark blend of 70’s vintage rock, mixed with garage rock and punk ethos – the fight for liberation… While a universal struggle, he is dedicating this song to Ukraine’s current fight against its Russian invaders and to the resilience (and eventual victory) of the Ukrainian people. Protest, solidarity and hope – after all, that’s what it’s all about – building bridges and breaking barriers. This song is just as applicable to what’s going on right now across America and Europe, for instance.
Dmitry wrote ‘Liberation’ as a virtual rock opera – a two-part opus dedicated to liberating ourselves from the oppressions of the systems in place. The first part roars as a classic rock banger before transitioning to a notable confrontation with a policeman at the protest while searching for what unites us, before an epic solo inspired by David Bowie’s ‘Moonage Daydream’. The song ends with Tryst joining in, the duet singing in tandem “Set us free, Love will Rise and set us free”.
Dmitry Wild explains:
“This album is rooted in our human experience in the 21st century. Things have come to a boiling point this year on the social and climate front and at the global level. There are protests, virtual revolutions and personal revolutions that we are all undergoing, but by arming ourselves with electricity and guitars, we are still making noise and yelling about our belonging in this beautiful and wild place. As fears subside, we can gather together and sing for ‘Liberation’. The only thing that binds us together is our voices – in unison they create a thunder storm as resistance movements unveil their power, as people ultimately realize that higher powers control a lot beyond our voting rights.”
With music steeped in garage rock and rock n roll, this album also brings in the flair of 80’s epic synths, bluesy songs, gypsy-inspired compositions, and 70’s-inspired driving tunes. Very passionate about the craft of songwriting, Dmitry Wild used the downtime of the great pandemic to get some serious work done, completing the final writing for this solo album and gradually recording this material. Some material from earlier is also included, dating back to when he was living in California.
On this album, Wild collaborated with Strange House Media, their main engineer, Byron Frayne, mixing most of the songs included here and mastering the full album. This collaboration also extended to the two songs released from this album to date – the videos for ‘Don’t Need Anybody’ and ‘Castle Walls’ were also created in collaboration with Strange House Media, Byron Frayne andTryst as editor.
On the live music scene, Dmitry’s shows take on a more rocking sound. Performing under the name Dmitry Wild & The Spells, the band currently involves Tommy Love on drums, Robert Paley on bass, Garret Smelcer on keyboards, and David Varlow on rhythm guitar. He is also sometimes joined by notable Rockabilly bassist Chops LaConte and then things take on a more theatrical turn.
‘Liberation’ is out now, available at all fine online music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where the album may already be pre-ordered. The ‘Electric Souls’ LP will be released on October 14 – get it at https://dmitrywild.bandcamp.com/album/electric-souls
SINGLE CREDITS
Written by Dmitry Wild
Recorded by Dmitry Wild and Byron Frayne
Produced by Dmitry Wild
Mixed and mastered by Byron Frayne
Dmitry Wild – guitars, bass, vocals
Garrett Smelcer – keyboards
Tryst – additional vocals
Matt Liptak – drums
Photography by Shannon Greer
Cover design by Dmitry Wild and Jenniffer Claroscura
TRACK LIST
1. 21st century
2. Sweetest Thing
3. Liberation (Feat. Tryst)
4. Liberation Woes
5. Don’t Need Anybody
6. Summer of 21
7. Castle Walls
8. God, Ghost and a Ship
9. Wizard
10. Small Affliction
11. Small Affliction (Houses in Motion Remix)
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