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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 Guide Through Doubts: “Stranger On A Pedestal” by Karen Harding

“Stranger On A Pedestal” by Karen Harding

Karen Harding, a singer-songwriter from Melbourne, Australia, gracefully stepped onto the music scene in 2021. Since then, her songs serve as mirrors, reflecting our deepest longings, vulnerabilities, and human connections. When we immerse ourselves in her melodies, we find echoes of our own minds, aching for love and self-discovery.
Karen Harding
Karen’s lyrics, akin to forgotten diary entries, whisper tales of lost loves, broken promises, and dreams left unfinished. Her voice, strong yet delicate and fragile like a morning dewdrop, carries the scars of our lives.
The story of “Stranger On A Pedestal,” much like an exquisite porcelain creation, captivates us from a distance. Its flawless surface, bathed in alternating light and shadow, evokes our admiration. But as we draw nearer, we discern the fine cracks, the imperfections that make it undeniably human. The unattainable figure, once elevated, becomes vulnerable, their beauty found in fragility.
Together with Gabb Matos’ breathtaking acoustic guitar work, Karen Harding creates a bittersweet moment of realization in her latest release. When we listen to “Stranger On A Pedestal,” we drift upon an ocean of melodies, and the music becomes our lifebuoy, pulling us out of loneliness, guiding us through doubts, fears, and hopes.
Karen’s new release points the way, whispering answers to our innermost questions. In those 3 minutes, we live beyond time and experience a poignant musical journey that momentarily lifts us beyond the ordinary.



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