The sound of mourning.
Dedicated to the honor and memory of Hans Johan Blom (pronounced "bloom"); The Builder. He was 44 years old.
RIP Blom. 💔
We are Flora Cash, musicians and storytellers, and our latest piece is a deeply personal one. "The Builder (För J. Blom)" is a tribute to a dear friend, a builder, who left us too soon.
He was a creator in his own right, turning raw materials into structures that stood strong and served others. We've tried to echo this using the very sounds of his trade - hammers, saws, and bricks - as percussion instruments. It's an unusual choice perhaps, but it feels right. It's his song after all.
In weaving this sonic narrative, we were fortunate to collaborate with Djordje Milanovic and Yoed Nir, whose poignant contributions on violin, viola, and cello added to the depth and texture of the piece. A slow-burning distortion grows and fades throughout the track, reflecting the sharp sting of loss.
"The Builder" is a tribute to a friend, and an acknowledgment of the unsung builders in our world. Each note carries a piece of our friend's spirit, the intensity of our grief, and the beauty of his enduring legacy.
produced by: flora cash
composed by: Cole Randall, Shpresa Lleshaj Randall
arrangement by: Cole Randall, Shpresa Lleshaj Randall
viola and violin performed by: Djordje Milanovic
cello performed by: Yoed Nir
additional arrangement by: Jordan Grigg
video by: Life Of Media (info@lifeofmedia.de)
