Swiss singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alex Wellkers strikes an impactful artistic statement with his 13-song album Reach the Stars, seamlessly blending dark rock energy, layered cinematic orchestral instrumentation, and emotional songwriting, which conveys an artistry that relishes depth, ambition, and authenticity.
Right from the opening harp and strings arrangements, it is clear this is an atypical rock album. Wellkers' gravelly and sweeping vocal tone carries above rolling violins, heavy cello, and rhythmic percussion, providing an experience that feels colossal while remaining personal. Again, tracks like "Desert Island" and "Alles Nicht So Schlimm" are perfect examples of the power of mixing classical texture and instrumentation with striking guitar riffs, while the more sincere tracks demonstrate where piano and acoustic elements take the foreground.
Above all, what makes Reach the Stars all the more impressive, aside from the quality of the arrangements, is the sheer commitment to the project; Wellkers was responsible for nearly all forms of production, he wrote, composed, recorded, and arranged almost all the sounds that make up the 13 tracks and recruited a compelling line-up of session musicians who accompanied him on harp, strings, woodwinds, and live percussion. Mixed by Stephan Steiner and mastered by Dan Suter, the album achieves impressive clarity and warmth, allowing all elements to feel deliberate.
Reach the Stars is an album that is about resilience, ambition, and the emotional ebbs and flows of the human condition. It is an album for people who seek storytelling in addition to sound, where rock intensity meets classical beauty.
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