We Gotta Wake Up by Russell Oliver Stone

Russell Oliver Stone‘s latest single “We Gotta Wake Up” is an absolute musical oddysee full of brilliant musical nuances and an infusion of multi-genre musical direction, all of which takes this musical and lyrical experience to a whole new level of excellence.

Let’s get this out of the way…the production values of “We Gotta Wake Up” is mind blowing…this is not your ordinary ‘song’ experience…this is rich, full to the brim with big and small details that really sets it apart from anything else.

Legendary singer, songwriter, Russell Oliver Stone combines his soulful voice with piercing lyrics that lay bare the failures of our politicians. Combining Jazz and R&B with his unique voice, “We Gotta Wake Up” is a call to arms to humanity. The sentiments of the spoken word of Amen Noir and Poetikah lift it to a different plane.

The groove is mind blowing and body moving…the arrangement is mesmerizing, mixing between jazz, soft rock, R&B and soul…the brass section and its intertwining lines with the organ is just brilliant…while the bass piano parts are monumental…

“The Calling” is like a short movie, filled with many emotions, different acts, a musical story arc and a journey waiting to be rediscovered every time you listen to the song.

Its 7 minutes and 32 seconds of runtime is perfect…you’d think it’s a lot for a song, but as I told you before, this is not your average song in any way…this is elevated to new heights.

I absolutely love the artwork for “The Calling”, the design is simple and brilliant…the color choices are catchy, like the song itself, all elements that make the artwork are so catchy, iconic and elevated.

Wishing all the best to the great Russell Oliver Stone…my mind is blown.

Cheers!