09 March 2018 - 0 Comments
Creating a truly genre spanning album
influenced by jazz, blues, folk, swing and all things American Roots, The Frank
Burkitt Band’s new album Raconteuris out today!
In celebration they have released a new video for their previously released
track Simple. Frank penned the track after that thing all artistic
types eventually find themselves allergic to… a desk job.
'As the song suggests, the
music video is very straightforward. The whitewashed room and the deadpan
expression on Frank's face as he walks forlorn to the nearest bar to cure his
exasperation by necking a beer. The song was born out of Frank's frustrations
when working with difficult people and the dog (Colin) was there to try and
cheer him up, whilst at the same time continually pestering him, reflecting the
aforementioned people in Frank's life. '
With sweeping strings, a plucky double bass riff and hugely relatable lyrics,Simple is one of 10 songs on the album indicative of Burkitt’s ability to not
only convey profound messages and entertaining anecdotes in his songs.
New Zealand audiences will get a chance to experience these true and tall tales
in wonderful settings throughout Aotearoa this April when
The Frank Burkitt Band embark on a nationwide tour.
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