On “Behind The Waterfall (Ayayahoo),” Caper Clowns beckons you to hop on one of its spontaneous sun-kissed jams that feel as natural as the air you breathe and are just as important. Already darlings of Danish indie-pop on the national radio waves, the Danish quartet serves up a spirited fourth single before the release of “Without A Safety Net” on June 6, 2021.
In keeping with its name, this track is a magical hideaway that twinkles with the unfiltered joy of a group simply trusting their gut. Instruments were snatched up, roles were swapped, and the entire track took off, borne on a single gust of collaborative creativity. The same unguarded charm runs through the finished product.
The breezy musical feel of “Behind The Waterfall (Ayayahoo)” thrives on musical freedom. Keen ears from the underground indie crowd of history will spot something refreshingly off-script, Peter Højgaard, once again behind the kit for the first time in about 10 years, and others switching their typical spots around to seek out new sounds. This shake-up gives the track an assertive, slightly feral energy that friends can exhibit when jamming on a summer afternoon, with nothing to prove and everything to play for.
Rick Kingo’s sunny guitar work and easygoing vocals skim atop Henrik Krogh’s bubbly keyboards and Rasmus Almlund’s melodic textures on Irish bouzouki. Christian Højgaard provides an understated, anchoring bass throughout, and the percussion pops playfully. The song makes you smile before you’ve clocked what it’s doing. It’s a good vibe starter packed in tight, sparkling production by Henrik Krogh at Ferritslev Arrest.
Where the last taste of “Without A Safety Net” is concerned, “Behind The Waterfall (Ayayahoo)” is a manifesto. Reaching spontaneity, connection, and joy, the Caper Clowns are making music not by formula but by feel. If this track indicates what lies ahead, the album will be a jubilant plunge into the abyss, and fans should be ready to dive in.
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