Imagine sitting in a row of bleachers listening to a marching band play. You feel the thump of the drums vibrating through your body and bouncing against your ribcage. As the band stomps to the beat, the trumpets begin to blare proudly. A smooth and soft voice soon enters the mix, sounding eerily out-of-place against the hard instrumental. Gradually, this soft voice grows more profound than the band itself. As everything gets louder and faster, you feel your breath catch in your throat. The moment is reaching a climax and it’s like the beginning and the end of something great. Suddenly, everything shifts. You’re left alone in the middle of a harsh storm, desperately seeking the security of home. Under the name Glasser, indie synth-wave and electronic pop artist Cameron Mesirow has captured this intense emotional switch on her debut album, Ring.
Backed by the musical talents of Fever Ray’s Van Rivers and the Subliminal Kid, Ring consists of nine beautifully orchestrated tracks laced with Mesirow’s airy and soul-bending voice. It will take you on a ride through the ever-shifting highs and lows of a varying world.
Each track, some written in locations as random as a shoe store, is a reflection of Mesirow’s emotions of the moment. They shift in and out with no connection, like different scenes in a thrilling dream. The increasing urgency of “Tremel” gives you a feeling of air whisking by, accented by the trampling of running feet escaping to greater things. The cheerful and uplifting “Plane Temp” evokes within you a feeling of appreciation for nature as the aura of the rainforest envelopes you. The various sounds of “Mirrorage” will make for soothing ear candy as you try to recognize the multitude of instruments employed. Anticipation and energy will fill you when “Apply” reaches its peak—only to have it snatched away by the ominous and lonely tone of “Home.” Glasser’s Ring will get you addicted, cut you off and leave you craving more. With the right exposure, this independent gem can likely break through the shadows of mainstream music and become a favorite amongst music fans of all genres.
