Ulrich Jannert – Two Men By The Harbor (2026)
He began his musical journey about 40 years ago, and with each melody, singer-songwriter Ulrich Jannert digs into personal narratives, questions reality, and resonates with audiences along the way. Originally hailing from Germany, but now residing in Sweden, Jannert crafts songs during the “long Scandinavian winter days”, combining modern production with acoustic instrumentation to shape tracks that are precise, weighty, and emotionally honest. The latest addition to his discography is the single, ‘Two Men By The Harbor’.
Following his three-track Unpublished Studio Work 2025, ‘Two Men By The Harbor’ is a tale of reflection, introspection, and unpicks the human question of “what if” and “where to”. A conversation between two men, Jannert explores life choices with one seeking “A home that shelters me/ Warm lights, steady living / A peaceful place to be”, while the other dreams of taking a step into the unknown: “I’d rather chase horizons/ Than wonder what life’s for/ Maybe storms will break me/ But staying hurts me more”. Jannert explains:
“I’m an independent artist creating soulful, reflective music rooted in real-life questions. This song tells a quiet but powerful story about life choices – choosing between safety and freedom.”
Self-penned, composed and produced, ‘Two Men By The Harbor’ is a drag back to the soft-rock tones of the 70s and 80s. From the outset, the slow, soothing, mellifluous wave of piano drives the track, quickly backed by toe-tapping percussion peeking from the underbelly. A swell of bold drums slices in, giving the melody a heavier feeling; however, the drums also weave in with the percussion in a chilled-out manner. For me, ‘Two Men By The Harbor’ breathes life into nostalgic whispers of yesteryear’s rock, yet there is a modernity within the production giving it an edgy flicker.
The melody in itself is, well, beautiful – there is no other way to describe the tranquil soft-rock groove. Interestingly, while the instrumentation is charming, it is the swell and push of Jannert’s saxophone that adds heart, warmth, and a soul-stirring sentimentality to ‘Two Men By The Harbor’. Moreover, the grittiness of Jannert’s vocals – reminiscent of Joe Cocker – washes the song with sincerity, intimacy, and a vulnerable honesty.
Find out more about Ulrich Jannert on his Instagram and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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