We recently got sent the video for “Ulysses” by singer songwriter Jim Kroft. Considering himself an ‘exile from the UK’ Kroft now resides in Berlin and has embarked on a project to film a video for each track on his new album. Debut album ‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’ was subject to critical acclaim and since gaining creative partnerships in Berlin & London, this sophomore offering is very much an artistic labour of love for Kroft.
Featuring on his upcoming album ‘The Hermit & The Hedonist’, “Ulysses” is a mellow, simplistic yet heartfelt melody with haunting lyrics. Admittedly, the track needed a few listens before it was appreciated, the technical term being to label it as a ‘grower’. Simple percussion and guitars teamed with soothing strings make n idyllic backdrop for the track, which compliment Kroft’s vocals.
Directed by Zeno Von Trapp from Colorstorm, who have previously worked with Noah and the Whale, the video is set round a night out in Berlin. Beautifully shot and encapsulating, it will be interesting to see which direction Kroft will take with the rest of the album-to-video project.
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