Artist: Jakob Longfield, Finn, Prince of Whales
Song: Morning Light
Genres: #indiefolk
Location: Tübingen, Germany
Release date: August, 2024
Comment: Jakob Longfield, a promising artist from the south of Germany, crossed the Alps in the summer of 2023. The magical experience, which he describes as one of the happiest and most intense times of his life, inspired him to write and record “Morning Light,” featured on his latest EP, “Of Daydreams And Letting Go.” In this track, the talented singer-songwriter conveys the essence of a day of hiking and the tranquility and inner peace transmitted by nature. He used recordings made during his trip, such as the sound of birds, footsteps, rain and waterfalls. Combined with Jakob’s hypnotic vocals, these elements result in a beautiful and entrancing song.
“Morning Light” was co-written by Finn, Prince of Whales, who gets extra points for the clever moniker and also appears on the track. Together, Jakob and Finn recorded and produced the entire EP, and you can tell the care and dedication they put into it. From using real instruments rather than digital tools to writing genuine and heartfelt lyrics about Jakob’s experiences and dreams, the craftsmanship is unparalleled. If there were such a thing as artisanal music, this would be its definition. Listen to this track here:
Featured on the following mixtapes:
Everything 
Folk/Indie
A beautiful and serene song. But even more beautiful is your writing, Horacio. I like the term “artisanal music”.
Jeff, I was pretty sure I had replied to your kind message. I even remember typing it, but somehow (I was on a work event that day, so I will blame that), I never posted it and just realized that now. Anyway, thanks for the very kind words. I’m pretty sure someone else came up with the term ‘artisanal music’ ages ago, but it genuinely came to mind to describe Jakob’s track!