Bjarke Ramsing’s latest single; Birds of Coloured Glass, blends an array of fierce acoustic guitar riffs with soulful melodies and poignant lyrics. Delivering a poetic ode to the arts that aims to stand the test of time.
Arnhem based singer songwriter Bjarke Ramsing is set to release Birds of Coloured Glass on July 19th, 2024. The single is a beautiful personal ballad, contemplating the rules of the game while driving home from a show. The single joins a new generation of contemporary urban folk songs, valuing the craft of more complex arrangements and elaborate story telling. The single will be available on all major streaming sites such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Youtube, Bandcamp, etc.
Bjarke Ramsing had his musical upbringing with friends in the southern countrysides of Denmark. Shaping his own musical style from remnants of old American Folk, Blues and Roots music. For years he toured through Europe and overseas. Making his way by playing on street corners and in bars.
Birds of Coloured Glass is a culmination of all these years of travels. Featuring an array of musicians from throughout the years. Celebrating music across borders. And bridging a gab between a musical career had in Denmark and current in the Netherlands.
The base of the single is held up by Bjarke’s faithful Dutch quartet with Teun van Langen on double bass, Floris Venema on drums and Annelies Jonkers on violin. On harmonies the single features Dutch Ruud Fieten and Romee Cooler from Holi Fools and Spanish Ari Bombari from Legiana. And from Denmark Simon Krindel on keys. Drawing some heavy connotations back to some of the early work of Bjarke. With songs like Run Away or A Lilac Panther Outro. As the outro of the single morphs into a long patchworks of roaring, gritty and droney explosion. Making one more think about what stoner rock would have sounded like had it been played on acoustic instruments.
The single is the first preview of a full-length album that will be ready by end of October 2024. All songs are recorded and produced at Bjarke’s own small studio in Arnhem and on locations in Denmark. Mastered by Wytse Gerichhausen from White Sea Studio. And with artwork by Mirka Farabegoli.
All in all, definitely a listen worthy.