G.S. Schray Vinyl, CD & tapes by G.S. Schray at Norman Records

Ever find yourself wanting to listen to a record that’s just, like, really nice? If so then you need look no further than G.S. Schray’s First Appearance. The Ohio-based guitarist, composer and sound artist delivers a set of lovely instrumentals on his third LP. Dream-pop, yacht rock, English chamber-folk and the rich harmonies of Debussy all come into play across this gently keening record. Ahh, that’s better.

G.S. Schray is somewhat of a gentle giant. Having being producing and releasing his own music for years, with only one record released through Bark and Hiss. Gabriel is a gently formed album, with everything considered or cut. Virtually undefinable except for elements encorporated, from Dub and electronica to new age flutes and Lynchian guitar playing. Bizarre, refreshing and incredibly free* (*this record is not free).