Sam Ostler is a singer-songwriter and pianist from Solihull, England, with Welsh roots, whose emotional pop ranges from hushed piano ballads to full-band anthems. Since his 2019 debut single, “Shine,” he has built a steady catalog of originals alongside live and acoustic versions, and every one of his recent singles has been played on BBC Radio 2, with “Closer” landing on the station’s New To 2 playlist. He has toured the UK with Gabrielle and shared stages with The Stylistics and The Three Degrees, playing to more than 50,000 people along the way.
Gravity
“Gravity” is all in the bigger side of his sound. Soulful piano again at the heart of it (as is so much of his work) but this time matched by a very full, very polished pop production that is absolutely designed for big rooms. The chorus just soars, has that lift that you know will get the crowd singing and the song as a whole has the feel of a statement single rather than a quiet little confession.
His voice is the constant throughout. Ostler sings with real feeling and has a very clear, distinct voice. The lyrics are aimed squarely at the heart and that’s what has always connected him with the listeners. It’s the balance of the two halves of his writing that makes the song work really. The intimacy of a pianist at his piano, taken to the next level with a really memorable hook and a sound that fills the room.
Final Thoughts
What “Gravity” does is it’s very confident. Sam Ostler has spent a long time in the process of developing a style that’s warm and big and this one is a very natural progression in that respect. The piano is very much in the song, it’s the anchor, the production is reaching for the ceiling. It’s a very good, very real pop song and another indicator of an independent artist who is clearly on the upswing.
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