During the past three years of the New Balearic’s existence, I have gotten a lot of questions of some bands I’ve played that are harder to find on the internet, but one artist has been requested far more than the rest. Not a month passes without someone asking me where they can buy the music of Canadian folk singer, Jordan Klassen. Let me answer your questions.

Klassen is a humble and talented musician based in Calgary, Alberta. During the past three years, he has been working hard on his debut solo LP called Tempest and Winter. It was finally released during this past month in early May, and the wait was well worth it. You see, Mr. Klassen is a perfectionist. Each and every song on the album has been given the time and space they deserve, resulting in a well produced and wonderfully composed and orchestrated album.

Most songs are based around the poetic lyrics and gentle voice of J.K., but are frequently and appropriately visited by strings (Anatomical Literacy, The Most Bored David Jules Ever Got), pianos and organs (Miss Parsons on a Blustery Day, Sing Your Song to Ares), bells and cymbals (Ask Me Not, Astronaut and Harvest March), and other ambient sounds. After all is said and done, Tempest and Winter’s beautifully crafted and creative melodies and meaningful and sincere lyrics are enough to catch the ear of even the most critical of listeners.

Similar to: Calexico, Iron and Wine, Sufjan Stevens

Download:
Jordan Klassen - Anatomical Literacy
Jordan Klassen - The Most Bored David Jules Ever Got
Jordan Klassen - Sing Your Song to Ares

Jordan Klassen on The New Balearic:
‘Introduction/Song of Deborah’ on Episode 35
‘Miss Parsons on a Blustery Day’ on Episode 31
‘Harvest March’ on Episode 30
‘Anatomical Literacy’ on Episode 20

Buy Tempest and Winter at his website

Jordan Klassen on MySpace