Premiere: Ross Harding – “A Thousand Snakes”

In a Blues Rock Review exclusive premiere watch the brand new music video for South African blues rock guitarist Ross Harding’s “A Thousand Snakes.” The single is officially released on March 15th from the now UK based songwriter.

“The original idea for ‘A Thousand Snakes’ was inspired by the old Delta blues,” says Harding. “A detuned guitar part rooted in those bluesy tones, embellished with my own style. There is something dark and sinister lurking there. The core of the song is about struggle, somewhat. Maybe about our struggles in life as people, maybe something very personal, I can’t say for sure. I seem to gravitate towards these themes often because I think our existence as people ultimately is about struggle in different forms that shape us. Sometimes, unfortunately, it creates broken people, lost people, and sometimes it creates enlightened, more resilient beings, the latter being my hope for all. My music usually takes on this kind of darker form because that’s what resonates with me. That’s what moves my soul in music generally. I don’t always think that dark element is negative. I think there is something much deeper. Philosophically, when we consider the most poignant times in our lives, they are seldom ‘happy,’ and that doesn’t mean those times weren’t good. There are emotions in this world far greater.”

Harding is slated to open UK tour dates for Dan Patlansky in April.