Stargazer by Ben Crosland

“Stargazer”, a collection of four works for solo piano, is the long-awaited EP from British composer Ben Crosland.

Opening with the title track, we hear a lilting melody in much the same vein as his hugely popular “Oceans Apart” (over 23 million streams at time of writing).

The second piece “Onward” is more improvisational in style - the plaintive opening phrases yielding to an emotive, uplifting chorus. Track 3, “Returning”, is much lighter in feel - its distinctive syncopations gently pulling you through the constantly evolving theme.

The fourth and final piece - part song without words, part neo-classical - “Second Time Around” is intimate and contemplative, fostering a sense of nostalgic familiarity in a style all his own.