A 1980’s commercial slogan asserted, “We do more before 9:00 AM than most people do all day.” We cannot attest to that, but the song “New Ground” does more before 2:00 than most albums do throughout their tracks. Those 120 seconds of Cyrus Reynolds’ song glide above a varied sonic landscape, caress a lyrical optimism, and fashion a slow building crescendo that suddenly accelerates into thunderous percussion. Reynolds applied his talent for contemporary composition to his passion for classical orchestral sensibilities and released a single with a sophistication that is rare in the Indie Universe.
“New Ground” is one of six tracks on the EP “Love in a Perfect Vacuum.” We enjoy “Finder” at least as much as “New Ground,” so both are embedded in this post. The EP was released via Killer Tracks. Both Cyrus Reynolds and Killer Tracks are based in Los Angeles, as are the vocalists Chamois (for “New Ground”) and Folial (for “Finder”). On the other hand, the EP was recorded in London. With the help of members of the London Contemporary Orchestra, a full orchestra was available at AIR Lyndhurst Studios. Reynolds explains:
"It was a dream being out there to record, but the harsh reality of choosing that path was returning home and editing takes and stems for weeks, along with the self-doubt of, 'Is this going to mean anything? But like anything, you make something and then move on because once it's out, it's not yours anymore.”
Reynolds' ties to London go back to his musical education. He is a classically trained composer, having studied at Royal Academy of Music. He is now an electronic sound designer who heavily draws from that education while creating his own sound.
“New Ground” by Cyrus Reynolds
“Finder” by Cyrus Reynolds
Website: https://cyrusreynoldsmusic.com/
Lyrics of “New Ground” by Cyrus Reynolds
Turn out the headlights,
And tell me how we’re here.
Walking in the dead of night,
Holding empty shade and fear.
Oh let’s deep dive,
And wash off the bleeding.
Oh you are alive,
This moment that you’re breathing in.
And you’ve broken new ground,
And you’re looking for the reason.
For all the darkness,
There is lightness too.
For all the darkness,
There is lightness too.
We’ll hold off the flood tonight,
The rain will be the melody.
Overtime, grow with each reverie.
You may lay claim to all that you’re feeling,
We’ll be safe in this home that we’re building.
But you’ve broken new ground,
And you’re looking for the reason.
For all the darkness,
There is lightness too.
For all the darkness,
There is lightness too.
Lyrics of “Finder” by Cyrus Reynolds
Warm your touch
After the night is cold
Know when you're finding home
Sworn in hands
Holding the light for me
Keeping the finder's fee
Warm your touch
After the night is cold
Know when you're finding home
Sworn in hands
Holding the light for me
Keeping the finder's fee
No one around us
Lost to be found in
Love as I am
Open to find it
Heart undenying
Love as I am
Still in the silence
Stars on the mountains
And no one around us
With frost in our lungs
Frozen sidewalk
Glowing horizon
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