With his powerful voice and poignant storytelling, Andy Smythe reflects on the beauty and pain of loss in his latest release, “Tears Can Heal“
Andy Smythe, the versatile singer-songwriter known for his impressive four-octave range, has just released his latest single ‘Tears Can Heal‘.
This moving song comes after the high acclaim of the album “Poetry in Exile” It’s about remembering, loss, and how music can heal.
From the opening notes, ‘Tears Can Heal‘ envelops listeners in a warm, nostalgic embrace. The production, helmed by collaborator Chris Payne, is impeccable, creating a sonic atmosphere that perfectly complements the song’s introspective themes.
The single’s clear, warm sounds and well-thought-out layers of instruments show how well it was made. Everything, from the soft guitar playing to the light drumming, is carefully put to back Smythe’s singing without taking away from them.
The lyrics paint a lively picture of a relationship where both people are inspired by music and art. The fact that Smythe and producer Chris Payne worked together on this track makes it stand out.
Payne’s unique use of instruments, such as the una corda’s soft sounds, gives the arrangement more depth and beauty. It’s clear that Smythe can draw from artists like Neil Young, John Lennon, and Van Morrison while still keeping his own sound.
Drawing influence from legends like The Beatles, Bowie, and Buckley, “Tears Can Heal” evokes a nostalgic yet modern feel, blending psychedelic and spacey pop.
The song mixes folk, trippy pop, and indie rock sounds without any problems, making a sound that is both familiar and surprisingly new. The framework of the song is very well done; it builds from personal lines to a calming chorus that stays with you long after the last note fades.
Smythe has great control over his voice throughout the whole album. He easily handles changes in volume and tone to show a wide range of feelings. The moving song “Tears Can Heal” shows how visionary he is as an artist.
You have to listen to this song more than once because each time you do, you’ll hear new levels of feeling and musical complexity. “Tears Can Heal” is a mix of trippy and spacey pop that sounds both old and new. It was inspired by legends like The Beatles, Bowie, and Buckley.
After his well-reviewed record “Poetry in Exile,” “Tears Can Heal” makes Andy Smythe even more well-known as a major star in the independent music world. It’s a song that gets better with each play, showing new levels of meaning and rhythmic complexity.
‘Tears Can Heal’ should be on your playlist if you like serious, emotionally charged indie rock. It shows how music can help and how friendships can have a big effect on our artistic paths.