In "Wōndering on Giants," Ker sings a song that is both thoughtful and down-to-earth. It gives a glimpse into his life and how the natural world, memories, and the importance of community have shaped it. The song was written for a Scottish folk club. It feels personal, like telling stories in a warm room, but it also reaches out to explore bigger ideas and wide-open spaces.
The song draws on nature as inspiration without resorting to tired images. It was inspired by his love of hiking and time spent in the beautiful Scottish Highlands, as well as his experiences in the rugged beauty of northwest Montana. Ker chooses to show more profound, more human feelings, which gives listeners time to think without making them feel too much. The result is a thoughtful piece that feels both open and firmly rooted in its past.
Ker is in charge of writing the song, singing it, and playing both rhythm and lead guitar, which gives it a very personal feel. The band members make the music better. Pete Fairbairn's keyboard and bass add warmth, and Ross Mackenzie's drums keep a steady beat. They make a sound that complements the song's reflective nature without detracting from it. The way this song was recorded also shows how calm and confident it is. A new engineer, Andrew Entwistle, recorded it first in North Berwick, and then Jamie Graham at Washoose Studio polished it, giving it a clean, natural sound.
"Wōndering on Giants" is a great sneak peek of Ker's next album, "Converging Paths," which will have twelve songs that he clearly loves. With good early reviews from the US music scene, this release feels like a quiet but sure step forward. It invites listeners to stop, think, and go on a journey with him.