‚The Ray of Spring‘ is the name of the contemporary CD from Beyond the Blue. Beyond the Blue is the songwriter-duo of SYLVAN guitarist Jan Petersen and classic singer Frank Wollenburg. Their first album ‚The Ray of Spring‘ is the summation in creating their distinctive sound and style. Frank Wollenburg adores Baroque Music especially J.S. Bach but also pop-protagonists like Kate Bush or Annie Lennox. Jan Petersen loves every kind of good music whether it is metal, jazz or classic. The sparkling debut masterpiece ‚The Ray of Spring‘ contains 10 remarkable songs that are telling the story of a couple whose love is put to a test. Would they be able to keep their respect for each other? How can misty-eyed images based on romantic clichèes stand reality? The struggle between two lovers who try to grow their feelings in contrarious circumstances is revealed by the lyrics and the music. Strong emotional parts change with intimate moments and insightful passages. After their former progressive rock formation Sophistree broke up in 2002, Frank Wollenburg and Jan Petersen decided to continue writing music in their individual fashion as a duo. ‚The Ray of Spring‘ is their long await album which unites their influences to a unique style with diversified songs, a charismatic voice, virtuoso guitar playing and fancy arrangements.