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Soundtrack To An Underground Calendar: Part One

Björn Martin Klaus (BMK)

June 28th, 2025
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Soundtrack To An Underground Calendar: Part One
Soundtrack To An Underground Calendar: Part One
January : "Dragnarnir"
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January : "Dragnarnir"
Björn Martin Klaus (BMK)
When I sailed through Dragnarnir I felt relief and sadness wash over me Times of goodbye have passed as well as fear And new adventures await at sea My long lost love remains on the shore doors will open where they are now shut I will miss her now and forevermore and new kisses will heal the cuts Dragnarir – a way out of here Dragnarnir – the captain knows which way to steer Dragnarnir – I am in awe of your stony might Dragnarnir – the island’s magic site When I sailed through Dragnarnir I prayed and sang to all far and wide Times of Good Riddance are there and here my redemption was far and nigh Long awaited love beckons from afar I can’t wait to bury my head in her hair The oceans gates stand wide ajar New adventures for all that care Dragnarnir – a way out of here Dragnarnir – the captain knows which way to steer Dragnarnir – you have instilled in me the will to fight Dragnarnir – a giant in the starry night
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February : "Sunset Over Mitre Peak"
Björn Martin Klaus (BMK)
Sun was shining as I was dining it took a while and then I was sighing at Mitre Peak The day was passing and I was laughing at life and pain and all inbetween at Mitre Peak Sun was setting and I kept forgetting where the sky ended and I began at Mitre Peak There are things that money can buy The wind is picking up and I have to pack my things and go I want to stay, play gentleman and enjoy the lighted sights and show Yet stars above scare me away I’m sorry love I just can’t stay Mitre Peak we’ll meet again To you my love and joy I send a mountain high and up in the sky When I see you I ask “God, why?” Clouds were forming that were before dormant the birds were free, gleeful and roaming at Mitre Peak The day neared it’s ending and I kept pretending that nothing ever hurt my heart that I’m sending at Mitre Peak Sun was setting and I kept letting the day fade in the cool dark shade at Mitre Peak There are things that money can’t buy The wind is picking up and I have to pack my things and go I want to stay, play gentleman and enjoy the lighted sights and show Yet stars above scare me away I’m sorry love I just can’t stay Mitre Peak we’ll meet again To you my love and joy I send a mountain high and up in the sky When I see you I ask “God, why?”
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March : "Gog & Magog (Surf's Up!)"
Björn Martin Klaus (BMK)
You and me in a caravan to the sea You and me between fight and flee You and I when will we say goodbye Us and we Let’s ask our sister Sea We came a long way to say whats unsaid but not today We came a long way to pay whats unpaid but not today Gog and Magog stand their guard this is our day We join our boards with the waves full force Everybody: Hey! Surf's Up! You and me in a caravan by the sea You and me Can you hear me plead? You and I I hear you sob and sigh Us and we Let’s ask our sister Sea We came a long way to say whats unsaid but not today We came a long way to pay whats unpaid but not today Gog and Magog stand their guard this is our day We join our boards with the waves full force Everybody: Hey! Surfs Up!
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April : "Alpine Brew & Drunken Pianists"
Björn Martin Klaus (BMK)
Trees and birds I am at loss for words at the alpine lake Words and thoughts that I never bought when the morning breaks I slept for a week I dreamt a new her How my back aches I’m back on track with a full backpack at the alpine lake Can you imagine to be free? Can you picture what I see? Can you feel the secret trees? Then you’re on the way with me Come join the trip and have some tea Alpine Brew is good for you! Can you imagine to be free? Can you picture what I see? Can you hear the silent trees? Then you’re on the way with me Come join the trip and have some tea Alpine Brew Is good for you!
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I am very happy to finally release Soundtrack To An Underground Calendar: Part One!

It’s sound- and noisescapes with pop melodies and harmonies, some kind of jazz as well and some vocal acrobatics.

This was a tough one - musically, emotionally and productionwise.
After the release of Detective Stories I wondered what I could do next.
Then came a present by a lady friend, a calendar with dark scenic photos from locations from all over the world and I thought; Why not record a song for each photo/location?
I think taking inspiration from the calendar is allowed copyright-wise.

Anyway I started recording the first songs over a period of two months and then I decided to release an EP every four songs, to divide the workload and be able to change the musical styles if I wanted to.

1) January : Dragnarnir - A special rock formation of the Faroe Islands, meaning “brothers”, two massive stones, one with a natural gate at the bottom, in the water
The story of this song is one of starting a new journey after a breakup, leaving the old love behind and going on an adventure to find a new one. “Dragnarnir, a way out of here” adds a claustrophobic feel

2) February: Sunset Over Mitre Peak - That’s a special Mountain in New Zealand. The goal of this song was to capture light and shadow musically and lyrically.

3) March: Gog and Magog - Two stone stacks off the shores of Australia. The story behind this song is a couple almost nearing separation but putting the moment off to have a day surfing at the beach.

4) April: Alpine Brew & Drunken PIanists - This tune is about the alpine lake at the foot of Mount Matheson also in New Zealand. It combines a capella influcences with free jazz (the drunken piano part). Lyrically it’s about having rested and continuing the journey, inviting other to join.

(which will lead to Part 2 of this three part album)

All in all, this is a bold move for me as my peers haven’t reacted as positively and enthusiastically as to my other albums - but I am certain that this is the path I am on now and I am looking forward to finish the Soundtrack.

Albeit weird and a dreamer’s work.

- BMK
28.06.2025

Credits

Words & Music - by Björn Martin Klaus (BMK)
Electric Bass, Double Bass, Piano, Vocals, Sample Arrangement - by BMK
Editing, Mixing - by BMK
Mastering - by BMK at www.emastered.com
Cover Art Advisor - Jens Küstner
Audio/Technical Advisor - Johann Sebastian Vierthaler

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