James Blunt traveling across America on a motorbike taking photos of everyday citizens in the music video for his new single "Bonfire Heart," the lead single from his upcoming fourth studio album, "Moon Landing," will be released on October 21. "There's just something romantic, old-school and lonely about the moon landings," Blunt said of his new project. "A nostalgic memory of something huge that we can hardly believe we once achieved, and for some sad reason, can't achieve again - like first love." He added: "This is a much more personal album, and also quite back to basics. It's about me and Tom [Rothrock], the producer, finding where the story all started and where we are now."
Okay, are you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside? Because you should be. Blunt has stolen our hearts in the past with unmistakable and unforgettable lyrics to his breakout hit "You're Beautiful" and this new song is no exception. Wrote with OneRepublic's frontman Ryan Tedder, the 39-year-old singer returned with a soft sound, and as a summer breeze relaxes you as you're enjoying. "Bonfire Heart" is a perfect blend of Jason Mraz, Train and Capital Cities. Having been through a number of relationships where the flame eventually burnt out, Blunt sings here of finally meeting a girl whom he believes will keep the fire in his heart alive.
"The song is about love, life, fear and hope," said the singer when sending out a link to the song stream to fans that belong to his email list, "and more than anything, you and me." At first listen, you'd think you're hearing some amazing acoustically driven, feet stomping Mumford track, but Blunt's tender boyish voice gives the charade away. "Bonfire Heart," a light hearted, sentimental look on life and finding the spark that ignites that lovely little thing called love, not only showcases that the British singer-songwriter has what it takes to be a relevant artist in the present of 2013, but has also reached a new maturity through his lyrics.
Blunt explained back-story of the video: "Shot throughout Wyoming and Idaho over two days using real characters, and the final scene took place in the car park of a bar, where everyone we'd met on the journey would meet up and we planned to film a wrap party. What we didn't know was that in the bar, a wedding was taking place, and when they saw us arrive, the entire wedding piled out and joined us. I played them all "You’re Beautiful" in the car park on my guitar, with the bride and groom pushed to the front by the 80-strong crowd, and then we lit fires and sparklers, put on 'Bonfire Heart,' and the bride and groom had their first dance to it. So if you think the girl looks happy at the end, you'll know, she's not acting." It's an emotional journey you won't likely forget. So here's to you and your blazing bonfire heart.
Okay, are you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside? Because you should be. Blunt has stolen our hearts in the past with unmistakable and unforgettable lyrics to his breakout hit "You're Beautiful" and this new song is no exception. Wrote with OneRepublic's frontman Ryan Tedder, the 39-year-old singer returned with a soft sound, and as a summer breeze relaxes you as you're enjoying. "Bonfire Heart" is a perfect blend of Jason Mraz, Train and Capital Cities. Having been through a number of relationships where the flame eventually burnt out, Blunt sings here of finally meeting a girl whom he believes will keep the fire in his heart alive.
"The song is about love, life, fear and hope," said the singer when sending out a link to the song stream to fans that belong to his email list, "and more than anything, you and me." At first listen, you'd think you're hearing some amazing acoustically driven, feet stomping Mumford track, but Blunt's tender boyish voice gives the charade away. "Bonfire Heart," a light hearted, sentimental look on life and finding the spark that ignites that lovely little thing called love, not only showcases that the British singer-songwriter has what it takes to be a relevant artist in the present of 2013, but has also reached a new maturity through his lyrics.
Blunt explained back-story of the video: "Shot throughout Wyoming and Idaho over two days using real characters, and the final scene took place in the car park of a bar, where everyone we'd met on the journey would meet up and we planned to film a wrap party. What we didn't know was that in the bar, a wedding was taking place, and when they saw us arrive, the entire wedding piled out and joined us. I played them all "You’re Beautiful" in the car park on my guitar, with the bride and groom pushed to the front by the 80-strong crowd, and then we lit fires and sparklers, put on 'Bonfire Heart,' and the bride and groom had their first dance to it. So if you think the girl looks happy at the end, you'll know, she's not acting." It's an emotional journey you won't likely forget. So here's to you and your blazing bonfire heart.
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