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In session for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland's Another Country: C Duncan

Ricky Ross

Presenter, Another Country, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

C Duncan may not recognize it yet, but he has the kind of CV most singer songwriters would kill for. Still a rather esoteric secret, he has quietly made a unique debut album without any of the normal hullaballoo that goes with these things.

Recorded step by step in his own home studio it carries the intimacy of an artist sharing his story for the first time with the ambition of someone who has discovered a way to broadcast it cinematically.

With particular focus on harmony and layered structure Christopher’s music creates an atmosphere and style all of its own. Basing his production around a classical guitar, reverb-drenched voices and simple electronic percussion, the overall impact of the record is akin to what Jeff Buckley might have sounded like, had he been locked in that snowstorm with Justin Vernon for those long Bon Iver months a few years back.

When C Duncan came into Another Country he was one of the many acts we have welcomed over the years who, though certainly not country, seem to have the same influences and belief in the song to ensure that any roots loving audience will immediately go ‘Yes, we get this.’ This session is a brilliant taster for C Duncan’s album ‘Architect’ which comes out in the summer.

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