Setting the tone with a luscious and expansive soul-pop meets soft-rock energy, Ryan David Orr opens How Long with charm and the reassuring lyrics, “No second hand lover could make you cry, and you don’t have to worry…”
We are immediately obsessed with the background vocal detailing, the charismatic guitar performance and Ryan David Orr‘s poetic prowess, dynamic range and epic range.
The opus expands into a meaningful and introspective composition as Ryan questions himself and takes us on a journey through his psyche and spirit as he asks, “How long will this go on? I’ve always been afraid that the decisions that I’ve made are wrong…”
Ryan David Orr is an American singer-songwriter who makes “thoughtful music for a thoughtless age”. It is no surprise that his baritone vocal timbre has already received comparisons to Nick Drake, and his sound has bee likened to The National, and Iron & Wine, although it it is fair to say that Ryan is creating a universe of his own.
We are in awe of the guitar solos fused cohesively with Ryan’s vocal runs, and we deeply appreciate the raw authenticity that Ryan David Orr shares with his artistry. How Long has been added to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream his wider discography including Juvenile, Hope & Fire, and For Her Wedding Day!