John Hynes - The Glory (single)
Hailing from Co. Kildare with a sound that hovers close to the baroque pop and tender folk-rock of Roy Orbison and Glen Campbell, John’s songs are a storyboard for hopeless romantics and hopeless romances. His songwriting explores the grey areas of life and love, where the good and bad reside uncomfortably side-by-side. Produced by Gavin Glass (David Keenan, Lisa Hannigan) and featuring string arrangements by Cormac Curran (Hozier, Villagers), John has expanded and grown from his previous singles and is releasing his most autobiographical song yet. With lyrics being left somewhat open to interpretation, John was left thinking how in all of the goals we aim to achieve we hope to do our best and “fight well” until the end. Ultimately it is a song of hope for the resilience of the human spirit, whether your goal is running a marathon or just getting through another day..
With John's previous singles reaching No.1 on the RTE Radio 1 airplay chart and receiving plays on Today FM, Lyric FM, 4FM, Radio Nova, and a host of regionals, he is eager to keep the momentum going with a busy year of releases. John is also announcing his forthcoming debut album due out in May 2021. “A Man In Love” will expand on these themes of love and loss; the death of a father, the birth of a child, lost loves, marriage and modern manhood and will be released in May 2021.
The Glory is deeply evocative track, powerful lyrics coupled with an arrangement that highlights the impact of the words. Starting with a simple guitar strums and slowly developing into a haunting composition with the strings and piano. As the song develops, it builds into an almost orchestral arrangement with a grand finale yet still maintaining the intimate feel and putting the emphasis on the words. The "glory" in the song is your next goal and the resilience. The Glory will send chills down your spine but warm your heart at the same time.
photo: Jen Twyford-Hynes