El Pony Pisador “Un Viatge en Aquest Tren”

El Pony Pisador presents “Un viatge en aquest tren”, the first single from “Vatua l’Olla!”, the debut release by El Pony Menut, El Pony Pisador’s family-oriented project. This song marks the beginning of a work conceived for the youngest members of the household.

The song draws on the imagery of steam trains, a recurring element in North American old-time music that the band had long wanted to explore both musically and sonically. Within the bluegrass language, various performance techniques are used to imitate the movement and sounds of a train: rhythmic figures on the fiddle and mandolin, as well as the harmonica’s chugging technique, which recreates the locomotive’s steady pulse.

Building on these elements, “Un viatge en aquest tren” tells a humorous story about a train that is constantly beset by mishaps—a familiar metaphor that also works as a clear wink to the chronic disorder of the Rodalies commuter rail service. The result is an agile, narrative bluegrass song that blends musical outreach, irony, and a playful spirit.

The music video was filmed on the steam train at Parc de l’Oreneta, an iconic Barcelona location closely linked to family leisure. For the occasion, the band members dressed in period costumes and collaborated with the park’s volunteers, who helped recreate different scenes involving the trains and the station. As is customary in El Pony Pisador’s audiovisual productions, the video is packed with visual gags, small jokes, pop culture references, and memes, reinforcing the song’s humorous tone.

“Un viatge en aquest tren” is also a good example of the overall tone of “Vatua l’Olla!”, an album that combines roots music, early 20th-century American aesthetics—such as old-time and bluegrass—and a clear educational intent. El Pony Menut, El Pony Pisador’s family project, champions entertainment shared across generations, where children’s music does not give up either artistic quality or intellectual depth.

“Vatua l’Olla!” will be available on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, on all digital platforms as well as in physical format.