Setting the tone with an exquisite strings arrangement and guitar chords with astral textures, Andy Smythe opens Prodigal Son with situational prose as he sings, “Prodigal son, returning home, tired of spending time alone…”
We are immediately enamoured with Andy Smythe‘s tone and the narrative that he lays down with a charismatic tone and an art rock adjacent nostalgic sound.
Speaking on his artistry, Andy confesses, “I compose uniquely original songs with a retro-vibe, like Nick Drake or Alex Turner, but it’s framed with an orchestral twist. It’s complex and you’ll need to get underneath its skin to get it.”
We love the depth that he shares and the poetic prowess with which he conveys his wisdom and lived experience. The star boasts a four octave range similar to Rufus Wainwright and Jeff Buckley, but distinctive in it’s own right. The piece showcases emotive depth and instrumental mastery.
Andy tells us how Prodigal Son is “a story about returning home after backpacking through different cultures and the relentless hippie ideal of finding oneself.” The visionary artist performs all of the instruments on his productions apart from the strings which are arranged by American composer Chris Payne, with additional production by David Palmer.
We have added Prodigal Son to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream Andy Smythe‘s wider discography including Last Throes Of Summer, and Car Wash Tuesday.