Otto Orany - 10 Blue-Penciled Stories (2026) [Hi-Res]

Czech composer Otto Orany has released his album 10 Blue-Penciled Stories, demonstrating his unique, eclectic style. Across ten diverse tracks, the author blends classical composition, jazz, and electronic experimentation. Structurally, the material is performed by a chamber ensemble, yet due to a driving rhythm section of bass and drums, the sound gains a powerful, physical energy rooted in rock music.

Otto Orany, keyboards
Marek Buble, saxophone
Michael Šporcl, clarinet, bass clarinet, recorder
Vojtěch Jouza, oboe, English horn
Ondřej Šindelář, bassoon, contraforte
Alena Hönigová, harpsichord
Marek Leždík, bass
Adam Rek, percussion
Pavel Plašil, drums

Tracklist:
1-1 Otto Orany - Tiptoe Elephant [5:40]
1-2 Otto Orany - Temple of Friendship [4:40]
1-3 Otto Orany - Trapped in Rap [4:48]
1-4 Otto Orany - Melody for Melissa [4:24]
1-5 Otto Orany - Lions Eat First [5:14]
1-6 Otto Orany - Running Unicorn [4:27]
1-7 Otto Orany - Rainbow Rock [3:42]
1-8 Otto Orany - Theme for Team [4:42]
1-9 Otto Orany - Gloria in Excelsis Nio [4:37]
1-10 Otto Orany - Berk Lee's Aquarium [1:56]