Melbourne soulstress Karen Harding returns to the foreground with her fresh single, “Stranger On A Pedestal.” Her new expressive acoustic track will be available on all the key streaming platforms and delves into the intricacies of admiration and acceptance of imperfections that we and others have.
It’s this very moment that “Stranger On A Pedestal” enchants the listener, as the admired from far finally reveals human imperfections. Karen does so with her evocative vocals over a simple yet moving acoustic guitar arrangement that speaks volumes to the bittersweet notion that even our idols are just people. This self-produced cut features stupendous guitar work by Gabb Matos to provide for Karen’s insightful lyrics in a most touching way.
Karen Harding landed on the bubbling music scene of Melbourne in May 2021 with her debut single, “I Didn’t Realise.” Since then, she has been ever-evolving and working with creatives from all over the world. Music with emotional depth, matched with lyrical honesty, has won her a dedicated following.
“I wanted to get across that lightbulb moment when you finally see somebody for who they are, outside of the pedestal you’ve given them,” Harding shares. “It’s all about realising the beauty and vulnerability in our shared human experience.”
Karen Harding hits her mark once again with “Stranger On A Pedestal”—takes the breath away when it comes to some of the complexities involved in human emotion. Introspective lyric quotes and a one-of-a-kind musical sound set up an allurement, a self-discovery spell that this single puts a stamp on as a must-listen.
Listen to ‘Stranger On A Pedestal’ below: