Captain Rasca: Time to Break The Chains
“Change is a gate that can only be opened from the inside."
From all places that shaped my life, the landscapes of Asturias branded me the most.
Captain Rasca illustrates the inception of my artistic journey. The rocky shore scene at the beginning: a restless & fierceful pursuit; a new identity.
Having spent every summer during my childhood in the North of Spain, which is characterized by harsh coasts, breathtaking green mountains, and the stunning power of the Atlantic Ocean, it was my utmost desire to produce my first music video here.
Lukas during the ardous filming of Captain Rasca.
My film collaborator Lukas and I had a clear vision and plan. Backed with loads of stuff, including several cameras, a drone, my diary, and, most importantly, a wild commitment, we flew from Cologne to Madrid and drove then by car to Llanes, Asturias. Yet, so far no music was composed for the film at all!
It would take six days and many risky expeditions until we found a mystical lodge hidden up in the ridge of a mountain that pulled our attention. Without hesitation, we approached and entered this inspiring cabin, which was vested with colorful South American artifacts, and spotted a 100-year-old out-of-tune piano. Both Lukas and I knew, while listening to the proud but discreet owner, we had found a hidden treasure.
During our all-day-inhalation of these sensational peculiarities, the main pillars of the song Captain Rasca arose from scratch after many improvisations. It would take another 7 months to finish composing, recording, mixing, and mastering the whole piece in my home studio, and some other 4 months to merge it with the fascinating video recordings.
The official song name was born the last day when we found an abandoned dog in chains and saved him from a miserable situation. Since Ryanair wouldn’t take any pets and we already had our flight booked, we had to get to Cologne first, take a car, and drive a few days later some 1.081 miles down back to Spain in order to rescue him.
Lukas, in his thrilling state of mind, said “I'd rather slit my throat than put the dog back into chains”. He named his new grateful and highly energetic dog, Captain Rasca.
Captain Rasca in chains: Our first encounter.
8 Months later.
