BrhyM – Bruce Hornsby and yMusic – released Deep Sea Vents on March 1. Here’s your day one take:
We asked our Facebook group for their impression on day one, and to register their favourite tracks. Here’s what you gave us, noting the percentage who voted for each track:
Some of your thoughts:
Joshua M: “This is weird… and yet, I really like it!”
Aaron P: “The songs all have some very interesting and some potential awesome live moments for sure… Whaling, Deep Blue, Foreign Sounds, The Wake and Deep Sea Vents are my standouts… there are some really cool lyrics, choruses and musical moments that rise up.”
Kristina S: “Loving the complex harmonies and instrumentation and thoroughly psyched to soak it up live.”
Kim B: “Gotta say I’m kinda obsessed with The Wild Whaling Life.”
Craig W: “I love the creative theming, the wordplay, and the interesting mix of sounds. I am very much looking forward to hearing these new songs in a live setting next week.”
Vic A: “If you look at Wild Whaling Life as a metaphor for Bruce’s musical life, it makes it emotional… and, it, alone, is worth the price of admission.”
Bruce Hornsby and yMusic’s collaboration
Bruce Hornsby’s collaboration with yMusic – named BrhyM for Deep Sea Vents – marked an exciting fusion of his genre-blurring music with the innovative chamber ensemble’s classical-meets-pop approach. This collaboration first appeared on Bruce’s 2019 album “Absolute Zero”, where yMusic brought their intricate arrangements to several tracks, adding a new dimension to an already eclectic sound.
Bruce found in Rob Moose and yMusic the perfect partner to explore more experimental and sophisticated orchestral textures. Their collaboration exemplified his goal to push boundaries, as yMusic’s chamber instrumentation introduced layers of strings, woodwinds, and brass to his work. Tracks like “Voyager One” and “Take You There (Misty)” featured yMusic’s distinctive arrangements.
This partnership allowed Bruce to further delve into avant-garde and modern classical influences, reflecting his evolving musical interests. The integration of yMusic’s classical sensibilities with his songwriting and improvisational spirit showcased both artists’ versatility. Their work together was celebrated in the Deep Sea Vents release.