Syml's music has a sacred quality. The solo venture of Seattle artist Brian Fennell, it's themes tap into the instincts that drive us to places of sanctuary, whether that be a place or person. "It comes back to your identity of being human; throughout time we've shared the same drive," he explains. His own upbringing - interwoven with experiences of abandonment, adoption, loss, grief and love - is what drives him to question how connections between people shape us as individuals.The Day My Father Died is an exceptional record. Over 15 songs, Syml offers a profound exploration of the ways in which our lives intertwine. Throughout the album, Syml weaves in familiar iconography as a means of examining his feelings towards others, and about himself.
- 1. Howling (Feat. Lucius)
- 2. Believer
- 3. Laughing at the Storm
- 4. Sweet Home
- 5. Lost Myself
- 6. The Day My Father Died
- 7. Feel Your Pain
- 8. Tragic Magic
- 9. Chariot
- 10. Marion
- 11. Better Part of Me (Feat. Sara Watkins)
- 12. Baby Don't Lie
- 13. You and I (Feat. Charlotte Lawrence)
- 14. Caving in
- 15. Corduroy