Let Your Horses Run Explained

Let Your Horses Run
Cover:Let Your Horses Run.jpg
Type:single
Genre:Country
Length:2:59
Label:Big Star
Producer:
  • Jesse Frasure
  • Michael "X" O'Connor
  • Seth Mosley
Chronology:Brett Kissel
Prev Title:Two of Us
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:Another One
Next Year:2024

"Let Your Horses Run" is a song co-written and recorded by Canadian country music artist Brett Kissel. He wrote the song with Jesse Frasure, who co-produced it with Michael "X" O'Connor and Seth Mosley.[1] [2]

Background

Kissel wrote the song "in a few hours" with Nashville songwriter Jesse Frasure.[3] He stated that the song is "an advice song for anyone ready to take on the next big leap in their life, explaining that you can be a force of nature if you want to be, and you can be unstoppable if you put your mind to something that inspires".[4] Kissel added that the song was "special as a parent" for him, as his kids "can listen to this song years from now, and understand that these are encouraging words".[5]

Critical reception

Nanci Dagg of Canadian Beats Media favourably spoke of the song, stating it "gallops forth with an intensity that is both invigorating and inspiring, showcasing Kissel’s evolution as a songwriter and performer," and opined that it "may be his most-compelling vocal performance to date".[6] Hannah Means-Shannon of Wildfire Music + News wrote that the song "shows Kissel’s journey towards artistic maturity".[4]

Music video

The official music video for "Let Your Horses Run" premiered on YouTube on July 19, 2024.[7] Kissel dedicated the song to his four children in the video, which he described as "kind of like a love letter" to his home province of Alberta.[8] The video featured a nine-year-old race horse named Kenlee.[8]

Track listings

Digital download[9]

  1. "Let Your Horses Run" – 2:59

Digital download – acoustic mix[10]

  1. "Let Your Horses Run" (acoustic mix) – 2:58

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Let Your Horses Run – Single by Brett Kissel. Spotify. May 3, 2024. Big Star Recordings. September 6, 2024.
  2. Web site: Brett Kissel – Let Your Horses Run. AllMusic. September 6, 2024.
  3. Web site: Brett Kissel Releases Invigorating New Single "Let Your Horses Run" – Out Now. May 3, 2024. BrettKissel.com. Toronto, Ontario. September 6, 2024.
  4. Web site: Brett Kissel's "Let Your Horses Run" Reminds That You Can Be Unstoppable. May 5, 2024. Wildfire Music + News. Hannah. Means-Shannon. September 6, 2024.
  5. Web site: Brett Kissel talks about his new country single 'Let Your Horses Run'. Markos. Papadatos. April 30, 2024. Digital Journal. September 6, 2024.
  6. Web site: Brett Kissel shares new single, "Let Your Horses Run". Canadian Beats Media. Nanci. Dagg. May 3, 2024. September 6, 2024.
  7. Web site: Brett Kissel - Let Your Horses Run (Official Music Video). YouTube. July 19, 2024. video. September 6, 2024.
  8. Web site: Brett Kissel shares video for "Let Your Horses Run". Nanci. Dagg. July 24, 2024. Canadian Beats Media. September 6, 2024.
  9. Web site: Let Your Horse Run – Single by Brett Kissel. Apple Music (Canada). Big Star Recordings. September 6, 2024.
  10. Web site: Let Your Horse Run (Acoustic Mix) – Single by Brett Kissel. Apple Music (Canada). Big Star Recordings. September 6, 2024.