Black by The Bipolar Disorder Project
The Bipolar Disorder Project is a Romanian project, based in Brașov, fronted by the multi-instrumentalist Robert Cotoros, who died on 8th of November 2020, leaving behind the music to which he dedicated his life and the eternal memory of an incredible son, friend and musician.
"Black" was composed by Robert between 2018–2020 and includes different genres of music, from avant-garde and progressive metal to post-rock and pop. The album title is a reference to the darkness around and within ourselves that we constantly try to eliminate from our lives. The album encourages us to experience all the inevitable experiences of the human condition, from excitement and hope to suffering, loneliness and confusion. Only in the darkness can we truly learn who we are, and only by embracing that darkness can we move towards what is bright: community, our relationships, empathy and love.
The album was produced and recorded in Brașov, mixed and mastered by Radu Constantinescu (W3 4R3 NUM83R5). The album's artwork is created by Ilinca Ivanuca.
Tracklist
| 1. | Outside | 1:59 |
| 2. | Gunner Runner | 3:00 |
| 3. | Sumitomo Girl | 6:10 |
| 4. | Birth | 1:54 |
| 5. | Awake Me | 4:38 |
| 6. | Wears The Shoe feat. Oceanai | 5:33 |
| 7. | Bliss | 4:11 |
Credits
All music written and arranged by Robert Cotoros, except for track 6 which features T.R. Larsen (Oceanai) on additional instrumentation.
Personnel:
Robert Cotoros - Vocals, Guitars, Bass Guitar, Keys, Percussion, Programming, Production, Lyrics, Concept
We, Teo Ardeleanu and Ilinca Ivanuca, would like to thank all those who helped us complete and release this album!
Mircea and Diana Cotoros, Radu Constantinescu, Andreea Danu, Alex Grigoras, Marius Muntean, Alin Stefanescu, Vlad Enescu, Petra Martin and last but not least, to all the friends and those who supported and inspired Robert.
Robert was a person who encouraged the destigmatization of mental health issues, which is why we decided to donate the earnings from the album to DepreHUB (deprehub.ro). This is a project initiated by Psih. Yolanda Crețescu with the aim of bringing together, counseling and therapy services for the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of depression.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheBipolarDisorderProject/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxx5G4uo3Rds09acTwFKTQ
License
All rights reserved.
The Bipolar Disorder Project is a romanian project, based in Brasov/Bucharest, fronted by Hteththemeth multi-instrumentalist Robert Cotoros. This one-man band explores different genres of music, from avant-garde and progressive metal to post-rock and pop.