Christchurch based producer and songwriter Charles Aston establishes his sound on the new track ‘Pedestal’. After a two-year hiatus from releasing music, ‘Pedestal’ is a breath of fresh air for Charles Aston.
The production on ‘Pedestal’ blends acoustic, electric, and bass guitars with booming electronic production to create an exceptionally unique track. ‘Pedestal’ is a coming together of worlds for Aston. The track takes his love for classic instrumentation and combines it with modern electronic production. Drawing influences from Kanye West, Robbie Williams, Finneas, Giveon and Frank Ocean Charles Aston incorporates a broad musical palette throughout his music.
‘Pedestal’ is a track about breaking through the barriers we place on ourselves. Speaking on the song Aston explains, “Pedestal is about where I want to be versus where I'm currently at. The song is about how I put myself on a pedestal (mentally) because I believe I will fulfil my potential in what I am most passionate about, but knowing I haven’t. I will be on the pedestal standing tall, I’m just not there yet.”
With production guidance from Kamandi and Sacha Vee, ‘Pedestal’ was mixed by ‘Dan Martin’ from Five AM studios. ‘Pedestal’ was an 18 month-long journey for Aston. Originally written post-lockdown in 2018, Aston wanted to ensure the release was perfect.
 
‘Pedestal’ is an introspective piece of song-writing for Aston, as he overcomes self-doubt and anxiety. Speaking on the song Aston explains, “The lyrics started from an argument with my little brother about him not believing in what I’m creating and me having to come to grips with that and focus on why I’m making music.”

Pedestal - Single

Pedestal

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Title: DRUNK IN ROME
Artist: Charles Aston
Genre: Hip-Hop + Pop
Songwriters: Harrison Michael Brian Fann
Producer: Harrison Michael Brian Fann
Release Date: 13th December 2019
Length: 2 mins 32 secs

Synopsis: DRUNK IN ROME is a concept of doing what you want and how you want. 

Sonics: taking guidance from Travis Scott production with Mike Dean, DRUNK IN ROME is a hard hitting bass focused hip-hop song.

IMMATURITY OVER MATURITY

DRUNK IN ROME

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Title: BITTERSWEET SUMMER LOVE
Artist: Charles Aston
Genre: Pop + Acoustic
Songwriters: Harrison Michael Brian Fann
Producer: Harrison Michael Brian Fann
Release Date: 13th December 2019
Length: 2 mins 57 secs

Synopsis: the title says it all. This songs all about summer love. The relationships that form over summer then fall apart when we go back to our normal day to day lives.

Sonics: BSSL is a warm song that tells a story and is sonically a modern jack Johnson styled song.

BITTERSWEET SUMMER LOVE

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Title: MY WORLD
Artist: Charles Aston
Genre: Pop + Hip-Hop
Songwriters: Harrison Michael Brian Fann
Producer: Harrison Michael Brian Fann
Release Date: 13th December 2019
Length: 2 mins 38 secs

Synopsis: it’s all about me. It’s a song written from myself being stuck in my own head and dreaming of things and situations that have yet to happen. 

Sonics: My World is a fun, lively Pop song. Inspired by MadeinTYO, Vayne, Khalid and Trippie Red.

MY WORLD

BASSMENT BEATS CYPER

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HUGE SHOUTOUT TO DORADO PARK FOR THE AMAZING PRODUCTION ON THIS GEM!
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HERE IS DORADO PARK’S ORIGINAL BEAT:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52fDJUwaEkE

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SUGAR

This track is built from creative sample chops from the queen of funk & soul. The track has been shortened to showcase different use of the sample.

Lyn Collins

A groovy bleed between hip hop and warm thick bass R&B that lends its hand to the new wave of all in the box production. The Melodies, chords and baselines were all created to give a feel of a several samples chopped together into one beat.

Cassette

This is the beat to one of my upcoming solo release tracks. influenced by Frank Ocean & Erykah Badu. It leads itself to a direction of a moody warm blooded love song that leaves room for any artist to feel comfortable to sing without being confused or distracted.