Track of the Day: Alex Uhlmann – Complicated
Alex Uhlmann, a man of many talents. Most people will recognise him as a music industry professional DJing for AC Milan, the musical director of The Voice of Italy and winner of various gold and platinum awards in Europe; but did you know he wasn’t always a musician. This Luxembourg native initially began as a tennis player competing in several tournaments across the globe. When he taught himself to play the guitar and piano, tennis courts were slowly replaced by concert halls. After building a name for himself performing in bands, most notably as lead singer for Italian group Planet Funk, Uhlmann decided to pursue a solo project with the most recent release being ‘Complicated’.
Before 2021, Uhlmann released solo tracks sporadically; however, this year sees him break out as a singer-songwriter receiving critical acclaim from media across the globe from Germany to Namibia. Following the singles ‘Paris Or Rome’ and ‘Never Be The Same’ comes ‘Complicated’. Showcasing his innovativeness and versatility, ‘Complicated’ retains the beautiful simplicity of previous work while adding a heavier rock flavour to the melody. Acoustic-inspired, but with the incorporation of electric guitars, the single finds a balance between organic and synthetic sounds – perhaps this complements the intricacy of the lyricism.
Adhering to the name ‘Complicated’, Uhlmann takes on inner turmoil, broken relationships, confusion, frustration and all those complex feelings we have when dealing with difficult situations. His bold vocals effortlessly execute desperation with a painful yearning for something lost. Oddly enough, there is warmth in the rich tones making ‘Complicated’ even more difficult to listen to – not the melody, the message. Profound, intimate and intriguing, Uhlmann delicately explores human fragility in a sincere and vulnerable way.
In addition to the single, Alex Uhlmann released a music video for ‘Complicated’. A visual representation of the sentimental song, Uhlmann is seen playing the piano in an isolated room while memories surround him. Showcasing the painful nostalgia and reflection, this video is extremely heartfelt and tender.
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