Magnus Ferrell’s groove is a bit of a family affair
A young musician tries to make his own way while his dad’s legacy plays in the background.
The story
Magnus Ferrell, son of Will Ferrell, is gaining attention as a musician with a new EP and tour, reflecting on his early music influences and family dynamics.
Source: wwd.com
Our reading
Magnus Ferrell’s dad once played piano in a jazz band, and now Magnus is doing the same—except with a slightly different set of influences, like Justin Timberlake and Bob Marley. It’s not exactly a rebellion, but it’s also not exactly a straight line either. He’s got the same name, the same dad, and the same kind of groove, but he’s trying to make it his own, which is like trying to wear a suit without the same brand label.
His dad’s advice? Basically, just be yourself. Which is great, except when you’re trying to figure out what that means when your dad’s already been doing it for 30 years and you’re just starting out. It’s like being told to ‘be yourself’ when you’re standing in front of a mirror that’s also been looking at you for 22 years.
It’s not that he’s not talented—he’s got the same kind of charm, the same kind of awkwardness, and the same kind of ability to make a piano sound like it’s not just a keyboard. But he’s trying to find his groove while his dad’s already got one. It’s like trying to dance in a room where the music’s already been played.
