Re‑Sounding (2000)

The Rock/Pop Counterpoint to Explorations (1999)

Re‑Sounding is Brian Grace’s second album and the clearest window into the rock/pop side of his musical personality – the part that predates his later prog‑jazz journey. Written, performed, produced, and sung entirely by Brian, the album features fourteen vocal‑driven rock/pop songs with full lead vocals, stacked background harmonies, and lyrics written by Brian himself. The lone instrumental, Helloweird, was written and recorded the day before Halloween in 1994 – complete with backward‑masked vocals added for extra sinister flair.

The album reflects the turbulence of Brian’s 1990s: emotional intensity, hard‑edged guitar work, and flashes of near‑grunge attitude shaped by the era’s rock landscape. While influenced by 90s artists like Beck, Alanis  Morissette, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Sublime, Red Hot Chili Peppers,  and  Radiohead, the songwriting foundation is unmistakably rooted in the melodic, expressive sensibilities of the 1970s – especially Stevie  Wonder,  Chicago,  Brecker Brothers, Steely Dan, and Brian’s long‑time fascination with  Todd Rundgren. Discovering  Rundgren’s  music in 1989 became a turning point; Todd’s adventurous songwriting and fearless genre‑blending left a deep imprint on Brian’s rock/pop writing throughout the decade and beyond.

Across the album, aggressive riffs and raw emotion sit alongside heartfelt ballads and introspective moments, showcasing the many sides of his musicality during a period of personal upheaval and artistic searching. Every instrument, every vocal harmony, and every arrangement is Brian – a one‑man‑band approach that gives the album its unmistakable personality and reflects the creative freedom of the mp3.com era. Re‑Sounding stands as a rare snapshot of Brian before he fully committed to jazz and fusion – bold, guitar‑driven, vocal‑forward, and unfiltered – the pure rock/pop counterpoint to Explorations (1999).