Set for release via FatCat Records tomorrow, C Duncan’s highly anticipated third album sees the Scottish multi-instrumentalist ditch his bedroom studio and work with other producers, engineers and musicians for the first time. Warm and harmonically rich, Duncan delightfully juxtaposes the vibrant and wholesome aesthetic of the album with an often-darker lyrical undertone, pushing himself to refine and explore new ways of writing. As the sole protagonist of his self-carved niche, ‘Health’ sees Duncan evolve and expand its parameters in mesmerising fashion.

The album’s first single ‘Impossible’ was released in January, with Duncan combining strings and oddball psychedelic sounds. Next up, the title tracks syncopated piano rhythm and brooding vocal harmonies were reminiscent of the ‘The Midnight Sun’s’ soothing aural beauty. Last but by no means least, Duncan documents the trials of rebuilding fractured relationships on the rhythmic art-funk of new single ‘Talk Talk Talk.’ He had this to say on it:

“‘Talk Talk Talk’ about miscommunication. It’s about not realising that you’re actually on the same page as someone and how a misperception can drive you apart. However, it’s also about realising this and rebuilding bridges.”

Following the Mercury nominated debut ‘Architect’ (2015,) an it’s impressive follow up ‘The Midnight Sun’ (2016,) ‘Health’s’ soaring tapestries achieve what Duncan set out to. “With album 3 I wanted to take a more direct approach, adding even more layers but thematically and lyrically laid bare. Having someone else to bounce production ideas off was really eye-opening for me. In the past I had been very controlling about how everything would sound but ‘Health’ really showed me the benefit of working with others and made the whole process much less isolating,” he explains. Packed with fresh ideas and buzzing with invention, ‘Health’ combines syncopated art-pop piano rhythms with breezy, undulating heartbreak ballads executed with acute precision. As always Duncan has contributed all the artwork surrounding the release, and the colourful and natural aesthetic is reflected in the instrumentation and lyrics.
 
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C Duncan - Talk Talk Talk

Since the dawn of computers, circuitry has been the mother of all boards. With love and passion, these boards are heated until they glow, producing a radiance that is heartfelt by all those who love them.
With the same passion, I crafted the circuits, unraveling a trillion lines of code into some fine recipes for you to ponder, marvel at, and enjoy.

Voy coleccionando sonidos, los cuales después utilizaré remezclandolos para crear nuevos arreglos.
Comparto lo que me encuentro en cualquier momento y en todo lugar, para que funcione a su vez como una memoria sonora de mi vida.
Espero utilicen estos sonidos también, los remezclen y los comenten; para que este ejercicio se convierta en una bola de nieve de captura y remezcla de sonidos cotidianos, que espero me puedan ayudar a bautizar en el futuro.

I collect sounds, that I will remix in the future to create new arrangements.
I share what I find at any time and place, so this can work as a sonic memory of my life as well.
I hope you use these sounds too, remix them and comment them; so this exercise can grow bigger as a snowball made of capture, collection and remixing of everyday-life sounds, that I hope you all can help me name in the future.



FatCat Records is a British independent record label founded in 1997.

i’m shit but enjoy my journey of learning and trying to become a better musician and artist