Having taken us on a thoughtful detour through life’s priorities with "Cool Down" in August, Harry Kappen returns with a fresh invitation to explore yet another musical landscape. His latest track, "Where the volcano is awake", is an indie folk-rock journey that melds cinematic ambition with nostalgic warmth, crafting a soundscape that feels like an old friend with new stories to tell. Whereas "Cool Down" had us pausing to reassess, "Where the volcano is awake" encourages us to roll down the windows and hit the road, carried by Kappen’s warm, storyteller-like vocals and dreamy guitar riffs that feel like the pulse of a seasoned travel companion. This time, Kappen’s sound pushes even further, blending mellow rhythms with vibrant, road-ready energy—inviting us all to join him on another memorable ride, deeper into his evolving artistry!
The song is a reflective exploration of freedom and personal transformation. The opening lines, “We are driving to rooftops open, and the radio plays our song...” set a nostalgic, cinematic scene, evoking the thrill of togetherness on an open road. This feeling is amplified by the line, “Feel the wind blow on this undulating road...” as if Kappen is inviting the listeners to sit beside him, sharing in the wind and wonder of the journey.
“I am embracing this world full of passion and fire, where the volcano’s awake...” is both a mantra and a declaration. The "volcano" isn’t just a place; it symbolizes a readiness to face the powerful, sometimes overwhelming nature of change. He further underscores this with “left my history behind me...” highlighting his willingness to start anew, with only memories and an open heart to guide him forward. Lines like “Let it go, let it go…feel the sun on your skin and let the new world come in...” echo a powerful invitation to release the past and welcome the future. The metaphor of the “volcano awake” is both poetic and grounding. It’s a place of warmth and risk, a symbol of letting go of the familiar and allowing the unknown to shape your journey.
The instrumentation of this song is like a blend of the classic and the new, capturing a bit of '80s nostalgia while keeping the production modern and polished. From the soaring, harmonized choruses that echo bands like Queen and Bowie to a folk-pop influence reminiscent of the Beatles, Kappen’s influences are clear yet uniquely reimagined. As a music therapist and long-time musician, Kappen’s life experiences add weight to his lyrics. His journey from a music scene in the Netherlands to creating music inspired by Mexico speaks to his personal evolution and the support he feels from the people around him. Each verse feels like a step further down a winding, sunlit road, combining the simplicity of rock with the depth of introspective lyricism. This approach shines on the chorus, which channels both the complexity of life’s unpredictability and the optimism of setting out on a new path with a clean slate. Don’t miss the chance to embark on this journey with Harry Kappen, where each moment echo the thrill of discovery and the comfort of familiar landscapes. Dive into "Where the volcano is awake" and let this inspire you to set out on your own path with a renewed sense of wonder. Stream it now and join the journey!
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