For You Brother's debut original single, "Fly Away", available everywhere, is a singular experience, meticulously composed from the ground up by an artist who not only wrote the work but also played every instrument on it.
Recorded in the intimate quarters of his home studio, "Fly Away" reflects a meticulous layering of piano, keyboards, guitars, bass, and drums that have each been constructed to nestle snugly over a guiding click track. The result is that the release feels like a rich, multi-dimensional soundscape that's as complex as it is lush, and that welcomes listeners to slip away into its melodic bedding. There's a restless, inflamed immediacy to the music that mirrors For You Brother's philosophy. Play from your heart and sing from your soul.
Beyond the technical virtuosity, though, what leaps out is an irrepressible sense of fun and curiosity threaded throughout the track. Be sure, while it is an instrumental, "Fly Away" still says a lot as every bit of piano flitter, keyboard swirl, and guitar strum feels purposeful, as if providing an open invitation to its listeners to be reminded of the freedom and exhilaration that comes with music. The polished result mixed and mastered by D Oldham sees each layer glistening without detracting from the soulful heart of the song.
As a debut single, "Fly Away" provides a hopeful perspective for an artist still finding his foothold. For You Brother proves that, from a creative standpoint, grabbing the wheel, the writing, playing, and shaping of every note can produce honest music filled with joy. Those who are into instrumental explorations or sincere artistry will return to this track over and over.