Andy Smythe – Out Of My Mind (2024)
With the powerful songwriting skills of Paul McCartney and the poignancy of Jeff Buckley, singer-songwriter Andy Smythe ensnares people’s senses with his enigmatic music. Not only that, his confidence as a live performer with a mystical aura ensures to hypnotise any onlooker. We came across Andy Smythe last year with his well-received single ‘Prodigal Son’, but today we will be looking at his most recent release, ‘Out Of My Mind’. Come with us as we jump into his moving discography.
Twirling us about in his psychedelic rush of strings and melancholic folk sentiment, UK-based Smythe touched on the tale of a prodigal son in his previous single, ‘Prodigal Son’. A character who left home to pursue something or other and returns feeling sorry for his actions; in the indie-pop ‘Out Of My Mind’ he contemplates relationships once again but this time a romantic one. Inspired by life in its entirety, Smythe explores the complexity of finding “the one” in ‘Out Of My Mind’. He explains:
“The song is about being in your late twenties on your search for your ‘soul partner’ around the London landscape of gigs, parties and clubs and realising that they were there all along, they were always there in your subconscious…”
Lyrically, ‘Out Of My Mind’ takes one on a journey of emotional complexity; however, the melody is just as intriguing. Collaborating with American composer Chris Payne, Smythe moves from orchestral strings to a larger-than-life big brass sound. Recorded with producer Dave Palmer, trumpeter Hank Zorn twirls his horns about Smythe’s guitars and drums. Interestingly, while the trumpet has a prominent spot – particularly with the crescendo to a trumpet solo – it retains a haunting delicacy clinging to the overall melody with an orchestral vibe. Add Chloe Payne and Andy Smythe’s sparkling vocals and you have a vulnerable flair draped across the melody.
In addition to the single, Andy Smythe released a music video for ‘Out Of My Mind’. You can view the music video below or via his YouTube channel. Please note that this video uses lighting effects that can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
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Find out more about Any Smythe on his official website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Spotify.
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