The Belgian art rock band Guru Guru has collaborated with composer Lennert Baerts and the avant-garde Muze Jazz Orchestra on their newest single, "Flora the Fragrant Ferret." The song is a bold mix of rock, jazz, and a story told through music. The song is an incredible auditory kaleidoscope that gives you a taste of the upcoming rock/jazz opera The Whistlewood Ball Bedtime Stories of Song, Secrets and Sprouts.
"Flora the Fragrant Ferret" opens a door to a world where sleep and dreams are perfectly balanced. Flora lives by herself at the edge of the forest, close to old mines and the ruins of Old-New Zacharillo. She is the epitome of self-doubt and distinct allure. Like the music, which has strange melodies and rich orchestral embellishments that shine with both whimsy and grief, her strong, fragrant presence is like the music's bold, free spirit.
The song shows that the artist is very good at switching between styles. The Guru Guru's edgy, theatrical rock style complements Baerts' excellent writing and the Muze Jazz Orchestra's unique blend of old and new styles. The result is a strange but fun soundscape where brass accents and jazzy improvisations mix with strange rock riffs. A bizarre story, on the other hand, keeps people on edge about what's real.
"Flora the Fragrant Ferret" takes you to a place where being different is celebrated, creativity flourishes, and the unexpected seems completely normal. The first act gives us hope for what will surely be a complete opera that breaks the rules while remaining very emotional. If you want to follow a smelly ferret into the woods, this is an experience you won't forget.