“From The Ashes” (Gran Piano Version), featuring Bart Topher, is the third single from the upcoming album The Contrarian, set to release on November 6. This version trades production flash for raw, emotional clarity, leaning into darker folk sensibilities with touches of rock and classical influence. There’s a solemn, almost psalm-like quality to the arrangement—sparse yet stirring.
Fans of Johnny Cash’s American albums will likely feel at home here. Tim McDonald’s piano and Hammond B3 add depth and atmosphere, while Nicky V’s acoustic guitar work grounds the piece in gentle resonance. Maciek Szczycinski’s bass subtly carries the track forward, adding to its meditative pace. Mixed and mastered by Nicky V, the track is a poignant preview of what promises to be a deeply introspective album.
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