Hailing from Tulsa, Henry Aberson is a talented drummer, composer and producer whose journey through rock, blues, R&B and jazz has resulted in an original and compelling creative output. Over the years, his decorated musical career has seen him share an impressive catalogue of work wile continually evolving his sound.
His unique experiences and collaborations with a host of revered musicians have shaped a musical vision that’s struck a chord with fans around the world and racked up over a million streams on Spotify alone. Over the last six years he’s been sharing a series of well-received releases since the collaborative work Oliver / Aberson with Stephanie Oliver.
Across several impressive singles, he’s won over fans around the world while linking up with artists such as Scott Mcquade, Clay Welch, Brian Hargrove, Bill Ware, Dyna Erie and many others along the way. Now he brings us his latest release with the new single titled “Games.”
With Henry Aberson composing and producing the track while adding his drumming flair, this time he’s joined by the talents of Nariah Taylor on vocals, Korey Keys on keys, guitarist Chris Campbell and Cortez Johnson on bass with Nashville-based producer Derek Garten, who’s currently collaborating with Taylor Swift handling the mix and master. Based across the USA between Tulsa, Los Angeles and Dallas, the band combines to deliver a sultry alternative R&B jam that takes cues from artists such as Erykah Badu , Sault, Sly, Bill Withers and Jamie Oldaker.
Brought in by the softly snapping shuffle of mellow drums and pumping bass guitar pops as delicate key plinks and intricate guitar licks all form a smooth groove, Nariah’s gorgeous voice drifts in to drape silky melodic threads through the alluring musical fabric. With a laid back feel, the band casts an engaging sound built on dreamy instrumental textures and soulful vocals peppered with graceful overlapping layers as the flutter of bright keys dance alongside Nariah’s stunning voice.
At once intimate and catchy, “Games” sees Henry Aberson once again showcase his superb songwriting talent, brought to life by sensational vocal performance and stellar musician panache. “Games” offers a grooving and memorable sound that’s impossible not to live as Henry Aberson and his collaborators continue to deliver magical musical moments.
Listen to Games below
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