Dancing Under the Moon (Single) – August 2, 2024
“The song has a timeless, transformative quality. To me it invokes images of summer nights, happy times and beautiful memories. Very heartfelt and genuine.” ~ Tony Franklin (The Firm, David Gilmour, Kate Bush)
Dancing Under the Moon is a warmly romantic duet that tells a story of two carefree lovers stealing time together on a perfect summer evening, one that they never want to end. Sonically, the song takes on a more mature aesthetic, blending Roland’s ambient pop style with a heartfelt storyline delivered by three unique voices: Roland’s vocals, guest vocals by singer-songwriter Menea, and Roland’s signature cello voice. The track also exemplifies Roland’s progression as a songwriter and producer, delivering a powerfully emotive presentation of a lover’s tale with a breathtaking build-up of instrumentation.
Notable collaborators include legendary fretless bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm, David Gilmour, Kate Bush), mix engineer Joe Zook (OneRepublic, U2, Katy Perry), and mastering engineer Eric Boulanger (Green Day, Colbie Caillat, N.E.R.D.), who each lent their incredible talents to take the song to new heights.
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Watch the official music video here.
Sleepless Nights E.P. – June 9, 2023
“If I were to describe the project, it sounds a bit like The Weeknd went back and collaborated with ‘The Hurting’ era Roland Orzabal from Tears for Fears, co-wrote an E.P., recorded it on analog tape with a string section, and mixed it with today’s modern technology.” ~ Eric Boulanger (Green Day, Colbie Callait, N.E.R.D.)
Roland’s debut E.P., Sleepless Nights, is not only made up of passionate and emotive songs but also a high-quality aesthetic that ties them all together. After recording the tracks with the help of engineer, Dan Mehrmann, they were mixed by Joe Zook (One Republic, U2, Katy Perry) and mastered by Eric Boulanger (Green Day, Colbie Caillat, N.E.R.D.). With the help of their world-class abilities, Roland’s vision was brought to life. Additional collaborators and musicians include Thom Donovan (Brandi Carlile, Wyclef Jean), Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses, Love Spit Love, Rihanna), and Julius Dacasin (a.k.a Itz Julius). The final product is the five tracks Roland believes best encapsulate his struggles with mental and physical health through a vulnerable, authentic voice. The ultimate purpose of this project is to act as a haven for others to find solace in an otherwise chaotic world.
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