Stark Sound Lab has released his newest
electronica single, “Wally's Woes.” The track is the tenth
official release to come from Canada's Stark Records independent
music label. Marked by driving percussion, fugue-like chord
progressions and SSL's inimitable Moog melodies, “Wally's Woes”
proves Stark Sound Lab to be among the most inventive electronica
artists for 2017.
In the past Stark Sound Lab has cited
as inspirations such legends as Vangelis, Kraftwerk, Hans Zimmer,
Brian Eno, and Keith Emerson – Emerson being ever-present in
“Wally's Woes” – but SSL insists that music artists are not the
source from which their latest track has sprung.
“In the case
of 'Wally's Woes,' there were no outside musical influences, just a
gut-wrenching emotional reaction,” writes Stark Sound Lab. “Wally's
Woes is a very emotional song that was written, performed and
recorded while our mascot, Wally (four-year-old Boston Terrier) was
in hospital fighting for his life after being poisoned.”
The track was
recorded live using vintage, highly prized Moog keyboards: a System
55, a Voyager and a Model 15, each of which instruments boasts its
own fan club around the world. It was dedicated to Wally the dog at
Stark Records' website while he was still suffering from his illness.
“Wally is a
shining star at Stark Sound Lab, barking at delivery vans and
welcoming visitors,” writes Stark Sound Lab. “Our hearts sank
knowing he might not return to us. So we did everything we could, got
him the best veterinarian, prayed, and wrote music in his honour.”
It has been
surmised that poisoned dog treats had been left on the sidewalk in a
random act of malice. Thanks to Stark Sound Lab – and an excellent
vet – this black intent has had the opposite effect of giving
enjoyment to music lovers everywhere in the form of this raw,
powerfully evocative, electronic prog-pop single, “Wally's Woes.”
And after all,
there is a happy ending.
“Our prayers
were answered when Wally was able to leave hospital and join us once
again. It was truly a Christmas Miracle that Wally survived and is
now with us again watching over Stark Sound Lab.”
“Wally's Woes”
is available online worldwide from over 700 quality digital music
outlets now. Get in early.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
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