Recently stepping behind the microphone is classically-trained pianist and singer-songwriter Stefany Bryan with her latest vulnerable release, "Skin and Bones and Stuff," from her 12-track album I Don't Do Pity Parties Unless They're For Me.
Stefany Bryan has been laying her emotions through piano chords for the past 12 years, with classical training under her belt. It wasn't until recently that she stepped into a new spotlight, one as a singer-songwriter who draws from life's struggles to portray relatable experiences through song and sound.
The same can be said about her recent tune, "Skin and Bones and Stuff," from her dynamic album, I Don't Do Pity Parties Unless They're For Me. Known for spilling truths about raw emotions, sadness, and loneliness through simple melodies and lyrics, Stefany Bryan offers precisely that in this new song.
Diving deeper into "Skin and Bones and Stuff," we're met with tender piano melodies alongside Stefany Bryan's breathy and velvety vocals that express the chemical and physical composition of the human structure. But beyond that, there's a soul longing to be appreciated, and Stefany Bryan puts that into words beautifully. She has no problem capturing the listener's attention with simple yet powerful lyrics that make you think twice.
The song's melodies are like a lullaby, swaying us in the breeze of Bryan's vocals while reflecting on the human experience, its peaks and valleys, and longing for connection as we ride out life's chaos. It's a deeply relatable song that perfectly introduces listeners to the captivating stylings of Stefany Bryan.
Experience it yourself and find "Skin and Bones and Stuff" on all digital streaming platforms.
Welcome to Buzz, Stefany! We love the raw emotion you poured into your recent release, "Skin and Bones and Stuff." What inspired you to create this song in particular?
I think the inspiration came from a feeling of defeat and an actualization that we are all just humans and very fragile and how amazing and crazy it can be that we feel certain ways, such as love and lust about humans, all in our fragile state.
How does "Skin and Bones and Stuff" relate to the theme and concept of your 12-track album, I Don't Do Pity Parties Unless They're For Me?
Overall, the album discusses feelings and emotions through a lens of self-awareness. It asks big questions and reflects on thoughts and ideas. This song, like the album, attempts to take a little bit of accountability over my feelings and portray a kind of realism when it comes to liking someone.
Which song from I Don't Do Pity Parties Unless They're For Me were you the most vulnerable? Was it challenging to be so honest and open when creating it?
I would actually say my most vulnerable song off the album is "Lessons to a Younger Me" because I think a lot of times we make ourselves vulnerable when it comes to relationships and loss, but this song is different because it's about me and only me. It completely exposed a time in my life when I was struggling mentally, and I believed that maybe my life wasn't worth living.
If you notice in the song, I ask questions and answer all of them except for the one, "Do we ever learn to love ourselves?" I specifically did this because I feel as if I am still learning to love and accept myself, so I did not answer it. I think just putting those words and concepts out there can be scary, but it also feels really good, to be honest, in my lyrics. So, at the end of the day, being truthful is not that challenging when that is the aim of my art.
Did you work alongside musicians or producers when creating "Skin and Bones and Stuff?" Who helped you bring this song to life?
For this song in particular, I actually did not. I wrote and composed all of it myself. This album was the first time I worked with Logic, so I could play around with layers and other effects on my own, which felt very empowering because I had more control over my music. Before this album, I would just record and get my songs mixed and mastered in one day. But this time, since I had the program on my computer, I had more time to revisit the song and edit. While everything was arranged myself, I would like to mention that I did have help with recording from my artist friend, Human Name, and my engineer, Salvi, who did all the mixing and mastering.
What message or concept did you want listeners to take away from "Skin and Bones and Stuff?" What was your goal in that respect?
I guess the concept of this song is a bit sad and romantic. But more hopeless romantic. That's, again, kind of where self-awareness comes in. I think we all have felt this way at one time or another, so creating a song that evokes emotions that resonate with people is another goal of mine.