Now it’s one thing for an artist from Copenhagen to enjoy success at home and in a few adjacent countries. But the release of Too Many Roads saw the seven-piece combo fronted by singer and guitarist Risager gaining widespread notoriety in the U.S. and being invited to play in locales as far away as Mumbai, India. The album took home the Danish Music Award as the Top Blues Album of 2014 and also earned Germany’s illustrious “Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik,” but perhaps even more impressively, it was selected as one the year’s best by Britain’s influential The Blues magazine, right alongside international stars like Robert Cray, Walter Trout and Joe Bonamassa. Clearly, Risager and his mates had taken their exhilarating mix of blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll to the next level.
Early in 2015, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado celebrated that triumph by returning to one of their favorite nightspots – the Harmonie in Bonn, Germany. They would treat local fans to a one-of-a-kind spectacle, hitting the stage as a ten-piece mini-orchestra. After Thomas Ruf of Ruf Records introduces this deluxe edition of the band – including a three-man horn section and backing vocalists Ida Bang und Lisa Lystam – the colossal sound of Risager’s semi-hollow body spearheads the all-out attack of opening number “If You Wanna Leave.” He and his Black Tornado are off to the races…
The succeeding 100-minute concert, captured on CD and DVD for the newest addition to Ruf’s Songs from the Roadseries, shows off every facet of this unique conglomeration of musicians. There’s the sinuous funk of “Paradise” and the furious boogie of “The Straight and Narrow Line” (featuring big-time playing by piano man Emil Balsgaard and saxophonist Hans Nybo). There’s the twin-guitar blues of “Too Many Roads” and the rough-and-tumble attitude of “Rock ‘n’ Roll Ride.” There’s the chilling “China Gate” and the dark drama of “Long Forgotten Track.” Finally, the band whips the crowd into frenzy with their ultra-groovy take on the classic “Baby Please Don’t Go” and the timeless party anthem “Let The Good Times Roll,” the latter track showcasing the talents of lead guitarist Peter Skjerning. The funk workout “Opener” and the charming “I Won’t Let You Down” (performed as a duet with Lisa Lystam) offer some welcome after play.
More than anything, Songs from the Road shows that the success of Too Many Roads was no fluke. Thorbjørn Risager and his highly skilled accomplices have perfected a spicy blend of musical ingredients. The hundreds of shows they’ve played during the past few years have them running like a well-oiled machine. More great things can be expected of them in the future – but until then, we have this brilliant document of a band that is quietly revolutionizing the way we look at the blues.
The Black Tornado band
Thorbjørn Risager – leadvoc, gtr
Emil Balsgaard – keys
Peter Skjerning – gtr,voc
Kasper Wagner – alto-/barythonsax
Hans Nybo – tenorsax, voc
Peter Kehl – trumpet, perc, voc,
Søren Bøjgaard – bass
Martin Seidelin – drums, perc, voc,
The Tornadettes (guest appearance on “Songs from the road” and on special occasions!)
Ida Bang – voc
Lisa Lystam – voc
BAND FACTS
● Nominated for a British Blues Award 2014 & 2015
● Winner of the Danish Music Award 2013 & 2014
● The band was founded in 2003 and 5 of the band members have been there
since the start.
● In 2005 their cooperation with Annika Westman started who has booked
more than 700 concerts for them in 21 countries.
● Songs From The Road is their 10th album in 10 years!
Heart of the Night
Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado Lyrics
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I SIT HERE IN THE DARK
TRYING TO THINK IT OVER
EVERYTHING IS COOL NOW
DEEP IN MY HEART
THERE'S A FLAME STILL BURNING
JUST GAZING AT THE MOON
WAY DOWN IN MY SOUL
I CAN SEE YOUR FACE
I CAN HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING
IN THE HEART OF THE NIGHT
I CAN FEEL MY LOVELIGHT BURNING
IN THE HEART OF THE NIGHT
THERE'S A LOVE IN MY HEART THAT'S GROWING
NOW, DO YOU EVER WONDER
AS THE YEARS GO PASING BY
DO YOU EVER WANNA KNOW
WHAT BECAME OF ALL THE TIME
NOW THE RAIN'S FALLING HARD
AND THE WIN DS BEGIN TO HOWL
AND I MADE UP MY MIND
I'M GONNA STAY RIGHT HERE WHERE I BELONG
IN THE HEART OF THE NIGHT
I CAN FEEL MY LOVELIGHT BURNING
IN THE HEART OF THE NIGHT
THERE'S A LOVE IN MY HEART THAT'S GROWING
I DON'T KNOW JUST WHERE WE WENT WRONG
BUT I THINK OUR LOVE IS WORTH ANOTHER TRY
LET'S GET BACK TO WHERE WE USED TO BE
LET'S GIVE OUR LOVE ONE MORE TRY
AIN'T NOBODY GONNA STAND IN OUR WAY
LET'S GET BACK TO WHERE WE LEFT OFF
IN THE HEART OF THE NIGHT
I CAN FEEL MY LOVELIGHT BURNING
IN THE HEART OF THE NIGHT
THERE'S A LOVE IN MY HEART THAT'S GROWING
"Heart of the Night" is a song about a man sitting alone in the dark, trying to think things over. The darkness might symbolize his state of mind, as he is looking back at his past mistakes, and wondering if he should try and revive his relationship with his ex-lover. He feels a deep longing for her, as he can see her face and hear her voice calling from the depths of his soul. The lyrics suggest that he is willing to give their love one more try, as he believes that it is worth it.
The song has a melancholic tone, and the music adds to the mood. The bluesy guitar riffs, the soulful vocals, and the jazzy horn section create a gloomy, yet emotionally charged atmosphere. The lyrics are simple, but effective, and the repeated chorus emphasizes the main theme of the song. The "lovelight" burning in the heart of the night symbolizes the hope that the singer holds onto, despite his feelings of regret and sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
I SIT HERE IN THE DARK
I am alone in the darkness
TRYING TO THINK IT OVER
Reflecting on the situation
EVERYTHING IS COOL NOW
Things have calmed down
DEEP IN MY HEART
My true feelings are hidden within
THERE'S A FLAME STILL BURNING
I still have strong emotions
I'M OUT HERE ON MY OWN
I am alone
JUST GAZING AT THE MOON
Contemplating under the moonlight
WAY DOWN IN MY SOUL
Deep within myself
I CAN SEE YOUR FACE
I can visualize your appearance
I CAN HEAR YOUR VOICE CALLING
I can hear your voice in my mind
IN THE HEART OF THE NIGHT
During the darkest hours
I CAN FEEL MY LOVELIGHT BURNING
I still have strong feelings of love
THERE'S A LOVE IN MY HEART THAT'S GROWING
My love for you is increasing
NOW, DO YOU EVER WONDER
Have you ever thought about this?
AS THE YEARS GO PASING BY
As time goes on
DO YOU EVER WANNA KNOW
Do you ever want to find out
WHAT BECAME OF ALL THE TIME
What happened to all the time we spent together
NOW THE RAIN'S FALLING HARD
Heavy rain is falling
AND THE WINDS BEGIN TO HOWL
The wind is picking up
AND I MADE UP MY MIND
I have decided
I'M GONNA STAY RIGHT HERE WHERE I BELONG
I will stay where my heart lies
I DON'T KNOW JUST WHERE WE WENT WRONG
I am uncertain where we lost our way
BUT I THINK OUR LOVE IS WORTH ANOTHER TRY
I believe our love is worth another chance
LET'S GET BACK TO WHERE WE USED TO BE
Let's return to the way things used to be
LET'S GIVE OUR LOVE ONE MORE TRY
Let's try to reignite our love
AIN'T NOBODY GONNA STAND IN OUR WAY
We won't let anyone hinder us
LET'S GET BACK TO WHERE WE LEFT OFF
Let's resume where we stopped
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EMIL OLIVER BALSGAARD, KASPER MICHAEL WAGNER, MARTIN SEIDELIN, PETER J SKJERNING, PETER WEIENDORP KEHL, SOREN BOJGAARD, THORBJORN RISAGER
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