BALAKLAVA BLUES - Swallow текст пісні (lyrics)

Ukrainian-Canadian folk-noir band, Balaklava Blues, unveil a powerful new single called SWALLOW.

The song will be accompanied by a video, which is second in a series of moving, cinematic B&W visual pieces they have released since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continuing their path in creating music signature to their name, the track blends an array of sonic elements, with heavy prose, 808s and other electronic inflections, sung in both Ukrainian and English while remaining signature to Balaklava Blues as it merges their collective influences. The message is straightforward, and song takes its name from the bird (swallow) and symbolic reference of flight; "we WILL fly; you WILL NOT land here." SWALLOW follows the band’s trajectory of drawing inspiration from folk tradition and experiences of revolution and war.

"We (Ukrainians) have a deep tradition of turning tragedy into self-expression, beauty and empowerment. When war doesn’t let you sleep, you scream your lullabies in your enemy’s face," Balaklava Blues adds.

SWALLOW following their March release, Shelter Our Sky, and was filmed and directed by Pedja Milosavljević of Balkanada. Both tracks are highlights of what is to follow on their forthcoming sophomore full length album, LET ME OUT, set to release this fall.

The SWALLOW song and video release also marks an exclusive preview to Balaklava Blues' biggest performance ever— a Saturday night main stage slot at Colours of Ostrava, the biggest Czech festival, supporting Dutch DJ Martin Garrix, where an audience of 40K people has gathered in previous years of the event. A 20 date summer tour leading up to release of LET ME OUT will follow - see below for all details.

Balaklava Blues, comprised of couple Mark and Marichka Marczyk, met during revolution of dignity in 2014 and left the eastern front after combat medic training to fight on the cultural front showcasing Ukrainian music, language and culture globally.

Known for their steadfast support of communities, they launched their ONLY FARE refugee aid campaign with Toronto photographer, Peter Lusztyk, at the start of 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. To date, they have raised over $75K with t-shirt and print sales. In addition, they have helped raise over $1/2 million in fundraising shows all over North America —the band pledges to continue this until the war is over.

Authors/Producers: Mark Marczyk + Marichka Marczyk
Percussion: Oscar Lambarri
Studio: The Nook Recording Studio
Mixing engineer: David Plowman
Mastering: João Carvalho Mastering