Andrew Stonehome

February 2nd was one of those rare days when everything seemed to fall into place. I took a big leap (for me) by deciding to open myself up to the possibility of a new relationship. Not long after, I received the recorded string parts for the acoustic version of a song—a song that reflects my own journey of reopening myself to possibilities like this. Hearing the recorded parts for the first time on February 2nd was a deeply moving experience, one that resonated emotionally on a profound level.

February 2nd also happens to be my twin niece and nephew’s birthday. Thinking about these young, innocent kids, who will eventually face their own pain and challenges, deepened the moment.

After recording the original version of “Then You Fly,” I felt compelled to create an acoustic rendition that stripped the song down to its core, allowing the raw emotion and depth of the lyrics to shine through. I’ve always dreamed of incorporating real string arrangements into my music, as they bring an unmatched emotional weight. This acoustic version is the first time I’ve had the chance to bring that vision to life, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the result.

The strings were performed and recorded by Pablo Hopenhayn and eSession Strings from Los Angeles, who delivered an outstanding performance, elevating the song to a whole new level.