Isaac Symonds Brings Along Loryn Taggart For Stunning New Single “Carved Into Stone”

Having recently departed from Juno award-winning group Half Moon Run, songwriter Isaac Symonds has embarked on a solo career, with new album penned for 2022. The multi-instrumentalist became well known for his dextrous skills in Half Moon Run where he played a number of instruments as well as contributing to their unmatched and magnetic four part vocal harmonies, and Isaac’s new work promises to include; string quartet, flute, bass clarinet, harp, french horn, upright bass, drums, guitars, and of course, those esteemed vocal harmonies.

On his new single “Carved Into Stone”, Isaac has brought along Montreal-based vocalist Loryn Taggart, contributing her award-winning vocals to the cinematic and dreamy new track.

“‘Carved Into Stone’ is a story about catching eyes with a stranger, falling in love with the idea of what could have been, and the longing felt upon that fleeting moment”,Synonds shares. “With a dark and magical arrangement, this song takes you through all the feelings; from a stark loneliness to a glowing warmth; beauty with a dramatic sting. Inspired by the 50’s, but with a modern twist; immerse yourself in this rich orchestration where every note, every voice, and every word has its place.”

The accompanying video serves to show the layers of instrumentation and intention behind the track. Featuring musicians from Barr Brothers, the Franklin Electric and Teke Teke amongst others. The full credit list of contributors is noted below.

“Since my departure from Half Moon Run in early 2020, I’ve spent most of my time honing in on songwriting, producing, and recording”, notes Isaac. “I’ve been chiseling away; defining and refining my voice in a musical sense. There is no well-trodden path, but there is a compass. The dream is simple: to release music that I’m proud of, and to be prolific. I’d like to accumulate a hefty discopgraphy. Working in collaboration has really amplified that process.”

Watch the collaborative project in action with the accompanying music video and stay tuned for more collaborations from Isaac Symonds in the coming months.

Full musical credit for “Carved Into Stone”
Music & Lyrics: Loryn Taggart & Isaac Symonds
Engineered & Mixed: Sam Woywitka
Mastered: Brock McFarlane Recorded @ Mixart Studios (Montreal, QC)
Vocals: Loryn Taggart
Guitar & Vibraphone: Isaac Symonds
Upright Bass: Morgan Moore (Barr Brothers)
Drums: Adam Passalacqua (Franklin Electric)
String Quartet: Quatuor Esca
Harp: Eveline Rousseau (Barr Brothers)
French Horn: Maude Lussier
Flute: Yuki Isami (Teke Teke)
Bass Clarinet: Guillaume Bourque