James Cramer has released his new single ‘Simple Man’.The multi-instrumentalist performer and songwriter has been co-writing with some of Ireland’s chart toppers for many years, including Hermitage Green, Luan Parle and Eleanor McEvoy. He also fronts the alt-folk band Tupelo. With three albums of original music written entirely by Cramer, Tupelo have played sold out tours in Denmark and Holland, played festivals and shows in Ireland, UK, France, Belgium, Norway, Russia and the USA. Cramer’s solo music has already captured attention including ‘My World Again’, with it’s impacting honest recital and piano led refrain, which featured in Canadian reality TV series ‘Hello Goodbye’. Another of James’ songs, ‘The Road to Kinawley’, will feature in the BBC television adaptation of Irish author Sally Rooney’s Man Booker Prize-shortlisted book, ‘Normal People’, directed by Lenny Abrahamson.  

‘Simple Man’ is a powerful soul infused pop number that surges with the passionate and spirited songwriting of James Cramer. The track pulses with a thumping drum beat and driving bass line while the piano chords and strident guitars adorn the backdrop. Cramer builds the track superbly with haunting backing coos and richly layered textures to create a powerful, well-crafted soul pop belter. With a big chorus, smooth vocals and oodles of gusto, ‘Simple Man’ is a clean radio ready number and fine new single from Cramer. 

About the track James Cramer says: “I wrote this song on the piano and then we finalised it in the studio. Between myself and Eirik we played all the parts because I wanted his musical input too. We got into the studio in Norway and we were just jumping at it! He played bass and piano, then I played guitar, then he played drums and I played percussion… we’re two very like-minded musicians and it was a great way to work.”

Watch the video for ‘Simple Man’ below 

Author : Danu