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‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division

  ‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division In ‘The Journey,’ a sonic mosaic unfolds that—permeated by neon-soaked synth pads and a melody that feels like memory—is less a song than a spiritual compass. The time that relentlessly pursues us, according to ‘Time keeps chasing us every day’, is not portrayed as an enemy, but as a constant touchstone that we face with our heads held high: ‘ We won't let the rain wash us away’ . Photography, here metaphorically as a key to the past, opens doors to moments that seem long gone but live on within us. The chorus – a kind of collective mantra – describes not just a journey, but an intertwining of stories that support each other. The garden in which hopes take root becomes a symbol of what must be nurtured in order to flourish. And when ‘ our songs have lost a note or two ’, it is not a flaw, but proof of lived depth. A song that is not meant to be heard, but to be lived through – like a familiar glance at an old photo album by candlelight. b...
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A Musical Journey from Isolation to Fate: “Charcoal” by Cowboy Clean

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“Charcoal” by Cowboy Clean

“Charcoal” is a musical manifesto of Leibowitz’s (aka Cowboy Clean) transcendent transformation, which reveals his virtuoso mastery of the bass and his creative unfolding as an independent artist. The track blends a relaxed 80s sound with the vital essence of pop and the distinctive imprints of indie music from the early 2000s
The lyrics express a feeling of isolation, despair, pain and invisibility. The protagonist feels like an outsider or a nonentity in a cruel and chaotic world. He has no self-confidence and is haunted by his past and present. Like a ghost or a stranger, he wanders around. This synthesis not only emphasises Leibowitz’s musical diversity, but also reflects his philosophical attitude. 
The love of fate, which is a constant inspiration in his artistic endeavours. With this release, Matthew Leibowitz proves his artistic brilliance and his musical adaptability, which distinguish him as both a great bassist and a quirky solo artist.


“Charcoal” by Cowboy Clean [DE]

“Charcoal” ist ein musikalisches Manifest von Leibowitz’ (aka Cowboy Clean) transzendenter Transformation, die seine virtuose Beherrschung des Basses und seine kreative Entfaltung als eigenständiger Künstler offenbart. Der Track verschmilzt einen gelassenen 80s-Sound mit der vitalen Essenz von Pop und den markanten Prägungen der Indie-Musik der frühen 2000er Jahre. 
Die Lyrics drücken ein Gefühl von Isolation, Verzweiflung, Schmerz und Unsichtbarkeit aus. Der Protagonist empfindet sich als ein Außenseiter oder ein Nichts in einer grausamen und chaotischen Welt. Er hat kein Selbstbewusstsein und wird von seiner Vergangenheit und Gegenwart heimgesucht. Wie ein Gespenst oder ein Fremder wandelt er umher. Diese Synthese betont nicht nur Leibowitz’ musikalische Diversität, sondern reflektiert auch seine philosophische Haltung. Die Liebe zum Schicksal, die eine konstante Inspiration in seinen künstlerischen Bestrebungen ist. 
Mit diesem Release beweist Matthew Leibowitz seine künstlerische Brillanz und seine musikalische Wandlungsfähigkeit, die ihn sowohl als großartigen Bassisten als auch als eigenwilligen Solokünstler auszeichnen.

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