🍻 → 🙏 The Sunday morning struggle is real.

"The American Standard" captures that universal ritual we all know - trying to pull yourself together after Saturday night before facing church on Sunday morning. Sometimes you find yourself "praying to American Standard before praying to the Lord."

With clever wordplay that reveals itself gradually and that party anthem energy perfect for summer 2025, this track celebrates the beautiful contradiction of weekend warriors everywhere. From quarter past four recovery sessions to "standardizing your situation" - we've all been there.

Perfect for fans of Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, and anyone who appreciates smart country storytelling with a sense of humor.

Welcome to this wild ass nation.

The American Standard

Inspired by the Sonic Prompt's evangelical childhood and seeing how religion can be twisted and used as a tool of judgment rather than acceptance and grace. This song is for anyone who has ever been rejected for being their authentic selves and for those learning to leave judgment behind to set love free.

Different Eyes

When work life permeates your love live, it may be time to rethink one's approach. Corporate Pro is a light-hearted review of a romance in "communication hell".

Corporate Pro

Unconditional love from the perspective of man's best friend.

Unspoken

The Lighthouse is a haunting Scottish ballad that tells the story of aging with grace, how our perspectives of others and those of others toward us evolve over time while our core being remains unchanged.

The Lighthouse

A coastal ballad written in homage to the community resilience of Southern California during the January 2025 LA area fires. While mother nature remained relentless and politicians chase to influence voters with disinformation and unfounded opinions, the people of So Cal showed their true colors.

Colors of California

Transformation through life's changes. Progressive metal dynamics mirror life's unpredictable shifts "Every change leaves something behind / Every step forward reshapes the mind."
Musically, the track moves from gentle introspection to powerful catharsis and back again, just as life's metamorphoses rarely follow a straight line.


Metamorphosis

Recently discovered lyrics written 35 years ago and thought lost to time are the foundation for this progressive rock power ballad.

Metamorphosis (Beginnings)

A folk track that tells the story of a tree. We take them for granted, yet they are often foundational elements of our life as we and they transform.

Just a Tree

A female pop ballad, re-envisioned Colors of California, honoring the resilience of the people of So Cal during the January 2025 Los Angeles area fires.

Deeper Than the Sea

A re-imagined Colors of California as a country ballad, honoring the resilience of So Cal during the January 2025 Los Angeles area fires.

Deeper Than the Sea (country mix)

Sonic Prompt creates musical storytelling exploring the human experience through diverse sonic landscapes. Founded by Brady Ballentine, the project transforms personal stories, cultural observations, and life experiences into compelling songs that span the full emotional spectrum. 

From the introspective debut album “Life Moves” and the reflective “Transformations” EP to standout singles that capture specific moments - like the Vegas-inspired celebration “Kenny at the Sphere” or the tongue-in-cheek “The American Standard” - each release delivers both musical excellence and emotional connection. Recent work includes the deeply moving “Different Eyes,” written as an act of allyship, released during Pride Month 2025. 

Whether examining personal growth, celebrating unforgettable experiences, or finding humor in life, Sonic Prompt consistently proves that exceptional music happens when authenticity meets skillful songcraft across all genres and moods.

The video for my latest, Shoeless Whisper: Shoeless Whisper
https://youtu.be/jVBaKNl1OLs

The American Standard

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