Carsten Kranzer
Berkeley, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2008 | INDIE
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Punk Rock Artist Carsten Kranzer Is Energetically Back With “The Tug of War”
Punk Rock singer-songwriter Carsten Kranzer created studio magic with some of the best musicians in the Bay Area and producer Charlie Wilson (who's worked with Hot buttered Rum, Albino, The Stone Foxes among others). Gratitude and energetic jam sessions led to the release of “The Tug of War” which was recorded at Soniczen Records in Oakland, CA.
The song has already gotten radio airplay in the UK, Spain and Brazil and been shared on many music publications and Spotify playlists worldwide. Pop on some headphones and rock out to this powerful heavy guitar track. - Music's Metaphor
Sonic Zen Records is proud to announce the release of the new single from
Carsten Kranzer, The Tug of War, is now available worldwide in major
streaming platforms.
Carsten Kranzer released the single “The Tug of War”. American Carsten is back with producer Charlie Wilson, from Oakland, recording his album "Sideways Blink". The single brings a lot of energy with the power of drummer Big Thomas McCree. In addition to Carsten's guitar, Bay Area guitarists James Deprato and Ben Andrews of The Stone Foxes.
The song was already played on radio in the UK and Spain a short time after it was released. And it has also been added to some Spotify playlists.
“The song 'The Tug of War' was recorded at Soniczen Records in Oakland, California. My producer Charlie Wilson (who has worked with Hot Buttered Rum, Albino, The Stone Foxes, and others) brought his studio magic to this track and, as usual, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with some of the best musicians in the Bay Area. Super grateful as always for that,” said Carsten Kranzer. - Susse Magazine
My name is Carsten Kranzer originally from Montreal, Quebec but did many years of my schooling in the DC area. After finishing music school in Boston I moved to the San Francisco Bay Area which is where I’m still based today. Since debuting my first solo album, Sideways Blink, I’ve been seen on stages throughout the Bay Area as well as popular LA hot spots like Hotel Cafe. Filmmakers and fans may know me from the 2014 and 2015 Sundance Film Festival weeks, where I played several venues throughout Park City and performed and was interviewed live on Park City Television. And most recently I’ve been touring the east coast including a stop at Artomatic!
My music is reminiscent of all the styles and genres that have inspired me throughout my life. Quite varied, they range from eerie ethereal ballads to hard driving, rhythmic, groove inspired tunes.
What is your favorite part of the Artomatic experience so far?
The people I’ve met have been my most favorite part of Artomatic. Yes Artomatic is an amazing undertaking, showcasing and celebrating artists of all kinds in a big way. But the more I play music, the more I love how art just brings people together. The good will I’ve shared with others being a musician is priceless and profound. Artomatic facilitates this and I love it!
Carsten Kranzer performed on November 6 at 9pm. Missed the performance? Check out his music online:
www.carstenkranzer.com
www.carstenkranzer.bandcamp.com
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/Carsten-Kranzer-43741974776/?ref=hl
Instagram: @carstenkranzermusic
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About the Author
Heather Miller
WhiteRose's Art is the studio of artist Heather Miller. Her mediums include mixed media, assemblage, sculpture, and occasionally digital art. She holds a BFA in digital art from George Mason University but also studied mythology and psychology at The Ohio State University. In her earlier years, she was the owner of a small gift shop in Columbus, Ohio and a founder of a now-closed non-profit education center in Cleveland, Ohio. See her art at: http://WhiteRosesArt.com Check out her blog: http://Blog.WhiteRosesArt.com - Artomatic
Carsten Kranzer lançou o single “The Tug of War”. A americano Carsten está de volta com o produtor Charlie Wilson, de Oakland, gravando seu álbum ”Sideways Blink”. O single traz muita energia com o poder do baterista Big Thomas McCree. Além da guitarra de Carsten, os guitarristas da Bay Area James Deprato e Ben Andrews de The Stone Foxes.
A música já foi tocada nas rádios do Reino Unido e Espanha em um curto espaço de tempo depois que foi lançada. E também foi adicionado a algumas listas de reprodução bem legais do Spotify.
“A música ‘The Tug of War’ foi gravado na Soniczen Records em Oakland, Califórnia. Meu produtor Charlie Wilson (que trabalhou com Hot Buttered Rum, Albino, The Stone Foxes, entre outros) trouxe sua magia de estúdio para esta faixa e, como de costume, tive o prazer de colaborar com alguns dos melhores músicos da Bay Area. Super grato como sempre por isso” – declarou Carsten Kranzer.
Aumenta o som e curta “The Tug of War”.
A música está na playlist Rock Blues Brasil no Spotify! - Rock Blues Brasil
Canadian singer Carsten Kranzer uses intense, laid-back riffs to create the authentic “The Tug of War“, a song that perfectly balances hard rock elements with classic rock groove to create a complete, charismatic and fun song. The artist's vocals are not far behind and present a perfect harmony and energy combined with the song's instrumental. Listen up. - Rocknbold.com
By: Michelle Vaccaro
December 8, 2021
Carsten Kranzer is getting played by mind games on his single “Tug of War.”
The track struggles to find honesty in a relationship. It’s trying to uncover the truth behind the lies. Lines like “You say it’s all good, but I know it’s not the truth” give the impression that there is something more to what is actually being said. Kranzer’s vocals also evoke the skepticism of the lyrics.
The rock song puts instruments on display. It begins with an emphatic pounding of the drums. The track has a long instrumental open that doesn’t break until about the one minute mark when the vocals kick in. That’s where the Montreal native’s descriptive lyrics and vocals shine. - Gas Mask Magazine
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Sideways Blink- 2013 13 song album
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*Radiornr.com featured artist
*Finalist for The Singer's Studio Singer of the month/November
Carsten Kranzer's songs are reminiscent of all the styles and genres that have inspired him throughout his life. Quite varied, they range from eerie ethereal ballads to hard driving, rhythmic, groove inspired tunes.
Originally from Montreal, Quebec and born to international parents, Carsten started his performing career before he could talk. As a toddler he would start dancing in restaurants and public places whenever he heard music. At five, he started playing the family organ by ear. Soon after, he began his formal music studies with classical piano, percussion in the school orchestra, and participation in local choruses. In high school his love of music continued as he picked up the guitar and started singing in a rock band. However, it wasn't until two years into his college education that he realized his desire to follow his musical calling exclusively, prompting him to quit his engineering studies and transfer to Berklee College of Music. There he focused his attention on world music, including the rhythms of West Africa, and was introduced to the jazz and funk universe. After finishing his degree he drove across the country to another Berkeley where he spent time as a guitarist in the jazz/funk instrumental trio, Drunken Cat Paws, before branching out on his own.
Since debuting his first solo album, Sideways Blink, Carsten has been seen on stages throughout the bay area as well as popular LA hotspots like Hotel Cafe. Filmmakers and fans may know him from the 2014 and 2015 Sundance Film Festival weeks, where he played several venues throughout Park City and performed live on Park City Television. Stay tuned for more...
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