Von Hertzen Brothers release new song ‘Starlings’

VON HERTZEN BROTHERS have released a new song!

The new song, titled Starlings, is taken from the Finnish progressive rock band’s upcoming new album, In Murmuration, which is scheduled to be released in October this year, via the band’s own label DoingBeingMusic.

Speaking about the new song, vocalist/guitarist Mikko von Hertzen says, “we had the song title Starlings in our heads since, as ardent bird enthusiasts, we just love those birds and their murmuration in the sky. I actually had a simple note on my phone from way back that said: “Song title: Starlings – their movement and intuitive flow.

The murmuration of those beautiful little birds is a very poetic and metaphoric phenomenon. At least we think so. The science behind it is absolutely fascinating: How the birds read each other while manoeuvring at great speed, creating these absolutely amazing formations and shapes that continuously change. And they do it not for the beauty of it but for protection from predators. Anyway, to our eyes it looks much like the dance of the northern lights made by birds. So, we decided to write a song about it… In the end, the song turned out to talk more about that natural and beautiful flow versus how clumsy we humans are. Essentially, it’s a song about how there is power and beauty in teamwork and how the individual elbowing and struggle to succeed is unappealing, ugly and tiring. Of course, we tried to write it in a funny, relatable way.”

Listen to Starlings here: 

In Murmuration is set for release on October 25th via DoingBeingMusic. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.

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