Francis Alban Blake is the moniker of Dutch poet and artist Frans de Blaak (1974-2022), his story must be heard. After he went missing in 2018, his friends and relatives went through his stuff and drew the conclusion that he had disappeared wilfully. So they gave Frank Bond permission to complete his unfinished record “Passages”. However 4 months post the release Francis was found dead in Auvers-sur-Oise, France, after which his family once again approached Frank to finish his tapes that were labeled “Spells”, they will be released through King Forward Records starting from the autumn of 2022.
“The song’s production is minimal as gentle guitar and mandolin-like riffs soothe the mind of the listener, enhancing the track’s allure, ensuring that the song’s lyrics shine prominently. “
Blake guides us through a profound emotional journey in Strawberry Jam with his forever serenading vocals and heartfelt lyrics that give us a peek into his depressive state of mind. The beautiful lyrics are the highlight of the track, for example the line “Drizzling rain I’m like a street in Paris, love knows my name, I’m too foggy to commit to her game”. The song’s production is minimal as gentle guitar and mandolin-like riffs soothe the mind of the listener, enhancing the track’s allure, enhancing the track’s allure, ensuring that the song’s lyrics shine prominently. Although Frans is no longer with us his legacy lives on as he continues to touch our souls through his art.
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