New York-based rock musician and storyteller Andrew Ruoti has released "Odyssey", a new 5-track conceptual album spanning a daunting range of genres, themes and emotions. Throughout this new release, Andrew reflects on his own personal journey as well as the human collective, all through the unique lens of a multi-instrumentalist musician and meditation teacher. Much of Andrew Ruoti's personal philosophy revolves around transformation, specifically overcoming adversity and trauma and transforming it into resilience. This is expressed musically through a boundless exploration of complimentary sounds and subgenres coupled with a fearless experimental spirit.

The 5 new tracks correspond with 5 original paintings intended to express Odyssey concept. The art was done by Shelly Luan and digital art editor William S. Pierce.

Produced by the very talented two-time Emmy award winning producer, Uly Millan, Andrew Ruoti’s new concept album has something to offer everyone. The album draws from a wide range of eclectic styles and genres including rock, hip-hop, R&B, orchestral and even tribal. Odyssey is a musical journey that evokes a wide range of emotions from dark to gritty, energetic to hopeful and tranquil to triumphant.

With the urge to do something a little different and influenced by the current state of the world, Ruoti started writing on the album in spring of 2020. Despite a hectic work schedule as a full-time music teacher, as well as following another passion as a meditation teacher, Ruoti has put together a thought-provoking journey with his new album “Odyssey”, which he hopes will translate well to listeners from all around the world.

“Diversity is key with this album. Diversity and resiliency.” Ruoti shared energetically during a recent interview. “The big motivation for me was to write something from the heart that people could connect to. During this pandemic everyone feels a certain level of isolation and to a degree even social deprivation. With social media nowadays, you can reach people anywhere at any time. It’s amazing to think someone on the other side of the planet can be listening to your song and establishing a connection with you.” Ruoti goes on to say, “The album is not only about my own personal journey, but the journey of the collective…everyone in the world navigating through these challenging and uncertain times. In that way the album has a very relatable quality to it.” Ruoti continued, “For me, it’s all about connection. Like many, music has always been an outlet for me, so to share what I love and possibly give others an outlet for their feelings and introspection….well that’s a beautiful thing and nothing beats that. I’m really excited about this album.” Ruoti continues with thoughts regarding his producer who he has collaborated closely with on the album, “I love all of his work and I’m a huge fan. His overall vision, scope and talent with regard to producing is immense. He has every studio session working from an authentic heart space, in real time, with spontaneity, which helped with driving home the essence of what the album is all about!”

Speaking of “driving home”, Ruoti says, “Odyssey is all about the journey home, the connection to the untapped reservoir of inner peace at your own heart center”.

Listen to the “Odyssey” album now, and connect with Andrew Ruoti on his social media.

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