Ralph Beeby & the Elephant Collective - 'Friday Night (Mönchsgeier)'
The official music video for ‘Friday Night (Mönchsgeier)’ by Ralph Beeby & the Elephant Collective is to be released August 23rd at 9pm, BST!
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Ralph Beeby & the Elephant Collective, is a rising group that burst onto the streaming scene in 2017. Having always had a natural talent for music, Ralph honed his craft over the years to become the songwriter that he is today. Although he receives inspiration from a number of styles such as Jazz, Classical, and Eastern European Folk, Ralph Beeby combines a variety of compositional elements to form his unique sound that his fans describe as, “Nick Cave meets The Doors”.
To date, Ralph Beeby & the Elephant Collective have two EPs, one double EP, and four singles in their Spotify discography. Some of their most popular tracks include the likes of ‘Our Man Stan’, amassing almost eleven thousand streams, and ‘Death Be Gentle (Moenchsgeier)’, gathering ten thousand streams on Spotify alone. With a growing number of followers and listeners, there is no denying the fact that Ralph Beeby & the Elephant Collective have developed a dedicated following of loyal fans.
FEATURED RELEASE
The official music video for ‘Friday Night (Mönchsgeier)’ by Ralph Beeby & the Elephant Collective is to be released August 23rd at 9pm, BST!
The single lasts around four minutes and sits at 62bpm. The track commences with a sixteen second intro that sets the tone for the verse. Ralph Beeby’s vocal color is stylistic and emotive; seamlessly synchronizing with the bluesy vibe of the instrumentation. A subtle vocal reverb adds a creative flare to the vocal line without detracting from the prominent lyricism.
“The song explores a rich seam of dark and macabre tales: a woman discovers her husband’s horrifying secret; a man wakes up in a crime scene; shady deals are completed out the back of a seedy dive bar; and a bizarre veterinary experiment ends in failure. Just your usual Friday-evening shenanigans. ”
The steady click combines with the melodic guitar progression, foundational bass and impressive piano to provide the perfect platform for the vocal. Multiple instrumental sections, check out 2:14 to 2:53, deliver just the right amount of dynamic diversity to ensure that ‘Friday Night (Mönchsgeier)’ is engaging from start to finish. By the time this track draws to a close, you’ll find yourself humming along with the catchy melody and in need of hitting that repeat button for another listen.
From the well balanced production and creative arrangement, to the authentic vocal performance, fans of Ralph Beeby & the Elephant Collective, as well as those who appreciate new music, will definitely want to hear this single and check out the official music video! Make sure you follow Ralph Beeby & the Elephant Collective on social media to keep up to date with upcoming releases and performances!
