Lady Synott have been given an exciting new direction with their latest single, “High Horse. It’s a brand new fusion of melodic rock, tender verses and inspiring beats. The song is not as dark and heavy as the bands are in their other songs, however it definitely retains the rock spirit that is part of their sound.
“High Horse” is influenced by the highs and lows of relationships and examines the different perspectives two people can have on the same situation. The song doesn’t tell one story, it allows people to create their own meaning from the words. The verses are rather quiet and subdued, leading up to a large, lively chorus that brings a smile to your face.
The band recorded their album at Hellfire Studios, Dublin. They recorded in the live room to get a true band sound, and they utilized the old gear in the studio. Classic rock too does come through particularly in the familiar rock and roll riff that is repeated throughout the song.
“High Horse” is a fun song and a testament to how open Lady Synott is to new facets of their music. This single is a bright and well-welcome step for them as there will be more variety in their future releases.
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“High Horse” is your latest single. What inspired you to write this song, and what story did you want to tell through it?
“High Horse” came from wanting to write something with a somewhat gentler tone than some of our other songs, while still keeping a rock feel and energy. We’ve always liked bands that can balance those two sides, so it was a direction we wanted to explore in our own writing.
In terms of telling a story, there wasn’t one specific story behind it. I suppose, generally, it references the ups and downs that come with any relationship, and how the same situation can be seen differently by different people. We wanted to leave it open enough for people to take their own meaning from it.
What does the title “High Horse” mean to you, and how does it connect with the message of the song?
The title actually came quite naturally from the recurring refrain in the song. We’ve also noticed we seem to end up with animals appearing in our lyrics quite a lot, so we thought we’d lean into that a bit!
As with the song itself, I don’t think there’s one specific message behind the title. It comes from that sense of discord between two people when they’re not quite seeing eye to eye, and perhaps one person’s perspective of the other at that point. But we’ve deliberately left it open to interpretation.
How would you describe the sound and overall feel of “High Horse” to someone hearing your music for the first time?
I’d say it’s quite melodic, with the verses being relatively soft and understated. Hopefully the energy from the rhythm section builds throughout the pre-chorus and into the chorus, where the song becomes a bit bigger and has that feel-good energy to it!
Was there a particular moment, experience, or emotion that helped shape the writing of this single?
There wasn’t a particular moment or experience that inspired it. The music came first, and the lyrics developed bit by bit as the song came together. I suppose the overall tone of the lyrics is perhaps a little sad or regretful, but that’s contrasted with the more upbeat music, particularly in the chorus, which hopefully gives the song some balance.
What was the recording process like, and were there any interesting moments in the studio that stood out to you?
We recorded at Hellfire Studios in Dublin, which was a great experience. We used the studio’s live room, so we could all play together and really capture the feel of the band. One of the things that really stood out was all the vintage equipment there, which was really exciting to use and hopefully suited our style. It was a great space to record in and definitely added to the experience.
How do you feel “High Horse” represents where you are creatively at this stage of your career?
I think it’s somewhat different to some of our other songs, which are maybe a bit darker or heavier. It was nice for us to explore a different side of our sound. Creatively, it was really fun to take something a bit softer and try to give it that same energy we have in some of our heavier songs.
Were there any artists, genres, or musical influences that helped shape the sound of this release?
We’re influenced by lots of different types of music, but for this song in particular, classic rock bands that can do softer songs without losing their edge were probably an influence. The song also uses the classic rock and roll riff at various points throughout, so maybe that was a nod to some of our old-school rock and roll influences!
What do you hope listeners take away from “High Horse” after hearing it?
Hopefully they enjoy the sound of it and want to listen to it again! Although the tone might be a little ambiguous lyrically, we hope the music gives it a feel-good energy.
How does “High Horse” fit into your wider musical journey, and does it give listeners an idea of what they can expect from you next?
Yes and no! The next single we have lined up is a bit grittier, but I think we’ll have more songs in a similar vein to “High Horse” in the future. We like having a bit of variety, so there’ll probably be a mix of different styles going forward.
As you release “High Horse,” what are you most looking forward to, and what would you like to say to everyone supporting your music?
We’ve been getting our new set together as we gear up for the High Horse release gig, so we’re really looking forward to continuing to build on that and getting out to play more gigs. We’re also looking forward to releasing the next song and, hopefully, getting back into the studio to record some more music.
And just a big thank you to everyone who’s been listening, coming to gigs, and supporting us. We really appreciate it!
