“Spark” is a musical self-portrait, in which Sönke Meinen takes over the role of guitarist, composer as well as the producer. Each of the 14 exclusively original compositions is based on encounters, personal stories and anecdotes. 

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Consequently, the album consists of strongly contrasting facets: The groovy-jazzy “Sparklemuffin” is Sönke’s soundtrack for the mating dance of a small Australian spider, the Nordic-folkloristic “Song for the Dreamers” is a dedication to the Danish-Swedish folk band “Dreamers’ Circus”. The seemingly classical “Heartland”, a homage to his new place of residence Hamburg, is contrasted by groovy-percussive guitar playing in “Brainchild” and “Fake Forgery”.

Five pieces are enriched by internationally renowned guest musicians: Reentko Dirks (baritone guitar), Bjarke Falgren (violin, viola, cello) and Antoine Boyer (gypsy swing guitar) followed Sönke’s invitation to be part of the album.

Side A:

1. Prologue 2. Sparklemuffin 3. Safe Haven 4. Alpacalypse (feat. Antoine Boyer) 5. Mirror of Water (feat. Reentko Dirks) 6. Harlequin’s Waltz 7. Song for the Dreamers (feat. Reentko Dirks & Bjarke Falgren) Side B: 8. Brainchild 9. La Ciudad Soñada 10. Silver Lining (feat. Reentko Dirks) 11. Heartland (feat. Bjarke Falgren) 12. Fake Forgery 13. Komorebi