Jake Ybarra\u2019s latest music video, \u201cBloodFire,\u201d premieres today on The Bluegrass Situation. A companion piece to Jake\u2019s newest single, the clip is deceptively simple \u2013 and compelling. Ybarra is tall and dark, with a commanding presence that draws the eye, and director William Gawley for Charlotte Avenue Pictures makes excellent use of that here. There are three main characters in this piece: Ybarra, a Viking-worthy bonfire, and the moonlight. Special effects make a guest appearance, with mesmerizing images of molten lava creatively used to add to the dangerous feel of the nighttime imagery.<\/p>\n
Jake\u2019s lyrics tell powerful stories, and it was easy for Gawley to allow them to carry the tale here. \u201cWe decided on a performance shoot for this song, using real fire and animation to allow the lyrics to paint the rest of the picture,\u201d Gawley reflects. The pounding, Rockabilly track grounds the sense of primal power at play here \u2013 and within a few frames and a few words \u2013 most viewers are captivated.<\/p>\n
I got a jealous heart and a made up mind
\nMind is made up till the day I die
\nCross me now and you might see
\nThat devil that\u2019s inside of me
\nNo he ain\u2019t a friend of mine
\nBut I\u2019ve been known to keep him on the line
\nFor times like this, times like when
\nMy blood has turned to fire (Jake Ybarra)<\/p>\n
For Ybarra, the video, shot by Austin Boylen, captures the song\u2019s unique intensity. \u201cWe tried several things before settling on the bonfire,\u201d he notes. \u201cIt\u2019s a simple approach, but like the song, it moves the story forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBloodFire\u201d is Jake\u2019s first radio single from his debut album, SOMETHING IN THE WATER, which is drawing the approval of music lovers and tastemakers alike.<\/p>\n
\u201cKinda rumbling, kinda rockabilly, kinda outlaw, kinda groovy. It\u2019s a tempo tale of a hard-headed devil who\u2019s running down the wrong highway.\u201d \u2013 MusicRow (Robert K Oermann)<\/p>\n
\u201cHis potential seems limitless, and he has delivered an opening salvo which is already a signal of the real thing . . . a very, very fine record.\u201d \u2013 Americana UK (Jonathan Smith)<\/p>\n
\u201cHe has the ability to craft expressive compositions \u2013 descriptive songs with real-world substance and soul \u2013 that resonate even on first hearing.\u201d \u2013 American Songwriter (Lee Zimmerman)<\/p>\n
\u201cHis songs are well-written, and he\u2019ll surprise you with an unexpected word or turn of phrase. Each song paints its own little picture, as clear as a snapshot. A lovely album.\u201d \u2013 KKUP -FM, Cupertino, CA (Sully Roddy)<\/p>\n
\u201cRemember Jake\u2019s name \u2026 he is going places!\u201d \u2013 BIG CACTUS COUNTRY RADIO
\n(Johnny Da Piedade)<\/p>\n
\u201c. . . A remarkably confident debut. Ybarra\u2019s clear, distinctive voice delivers every word of his excellent lyrics with beautiful clarity.\u201d \u2013 Americana Roundup \/ CMP Magazine UK (Michael Hingston)<\/p>\n
For complete touring schedule, stay social and learn more on Jake\u2019s website, Facebook,
\nInstagram, TikTok, and YouTube. SOMETHING IN THE WATER is available HERE.<\/p>\n
ABOUT JAKE YBARRA
\nBorn in Texas but raised in Greenville, South Carolina, Jake started off singing in choirs as a boy, then playing in Rock bands as a teen. With a classically trained pianist for a mother, a semi-professional horn player for a dad, and a couple of guitar-playing brothers, it was only natural that Ybarra (pronounced e-BAR-a) eventually found music in his future. Originally dreaming of a career in baseball, an injury forced Jake onto a different path at the age of 15. After high school, he moved on to college at Furman University, where he earned a degree in Political Science and Government, which included a legislative internship at the European Parliament in Brussels. After graduating, Jake got serious about songwriting. Inspired by Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, James McMurtry, John Prine and Lucinda Williams, he turned his full attention to creating music. In 2020, Ybarra recorded his \u201cpandemic project,\u201d a four-song EP called Basement Songs. That effort earned him a dedicated local following and landed him a management deal and the opportunity to record SOMETHING IN THE WATER. An avid runner, Jake also enjoys reading, cooking, and hanging out with friends. He currently lives in Nashville, TN.<\/p>\n
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