"I Threw a Stone - 2019 demo" - Shaun Bartlett: A Quiet Reflection on Loss
Artist: Shaun Bartlett Single: I Threw a Stone - 2019 demo Genre: Singer-Songwriter, Folk Pop, Acoustic Release Date: September 6th 2024
Shaun Bartlett’s “I Threw A Stone – 2019 demo,” hailing from Raufoss, Norway, carries a quiet confidence, wrapped in its simplicity. The track feels intimate, built around a soft piano progression and Bartlett’s calming vocal delivery. There’s something in the phrasing, the melody especially, that recalls the reflective tones of Coldplay, but it never feels derivative. Instead, it captures a certain universality in its approach to melody and space.
The lyrics, “I threw a stone in the water, it didn’t bring back you,” linger in the air, contrasting the song’s gentle vibe with a quiet sense of loss. There’s an unresolved sadness in that line, the kind that doesn’t demand your attention but sits with you. The track never forces its emotion; rather, it leaves room for the listener to fill in the gaps, making it all the more compelling.
Though labeled a demo, there’s a clear indication of Bartlett’s potential as both a songwriter and producer. The vocal production feels polished, and there’s a melodic insight here that suggests he’s only scratching the surface of what he can do. If this track is anything to go by, Bartlett’s future work could be a space for beautiful, reflective, and understated songs that resonate long after the final note. Keep an eye on him—there’s a lot more to come.
“I Threw a Stone - 2019 demo” and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating DA DA DA - Best New MusicWe discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
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