Sometimes the best stuff comes from the strangest names. And let me tell you, Arn-Identified Flying Objects and Alien Friends is a mouthful, but this solo cat knows exactly what he’s doing. He used to play guitar and sing in the aSwedish band REDMOON. Now, he’s flying solo, and “Bells of Silver” is proof that old souls make the loudest noise—even when the noise is this damn pretty.
Don’t let the soft entry fool you. This track kicks off with caressing guitar jangles and blaring organs that wrap around you like a warm blanket. Then come the soft acoustic strums. Those subdued vocals gain blissful momentum, layer upon layer, until they align with triumphant, bursting guitar twangs. It’s a slow burn that turns into a bonfire. That’s guts.
So what’s “Bells of Silver” about? The man himself says it’s an ode to his children and grandchildren, with snapshots from his own childhood thrown in. No fake nostalgia here. He rewrote the lyrics in English—not a translation—from an earlier Swedish version called “Vagnar av guld”.
You can hear the fingerprints of The Beatles and The Beach Boys all over the melodies. But this ain’t a copycat. It’s got that Swedish folk echo too, since his upcoming album The King and the Sparrow (due May 2026) digs into those roots. And check the lineup: David Myhr from the Merrymakers provides those beautiful backing voices. The guy knows harmonies. And the drums? Lively, organic, pounded out by Andreas Quincy Dahlbäck. That’s a rhythm you can feel in your chest.
This isn’t a head-banger. It’s a head-nodder, a foot-tapper, and a heart-string-puller. But make no mistake—this is rock and roll at its most sincere. Just a Swedish dude, his guitar, and a love for his family. Play “Bells of Silver” on a Sunday morning or a late-night drive. It’ll get you right where you live.
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