โInternational Hobbyhorse Anthem, crafted by filmmaker Kathleen Krenitsky alongside composer Andrea Roccella (under his Androc Studio banner), and brought to life vocally by Thai West, the track treats hobby horsing as a full-blown culture worthy of ceremony, pride, and a proper anthem. Rooted in a world where athletic discipline meets imaginative play, the song leans into unity and joy, inviting listeners to take the sport seriously without losing the fun that makes it magical in the first place.
Right from the start, the song settles into a steady, rustling rhythmic pulse, setting the tone for something communal and forward-moving. Horns swell and blow softly in the background, giving the track a stately, almost ceremonial edge, like a parade rolling through town. Thai Westโs vocal enters smooth and luminous, her high, soft, luscious tone floating effortlessly above the rhythm. She sings with a suspended grace, stretching notes into the air, while backing vocals rise behind her, adding weight and warmth to the anthemโs collective spirit.
As the song unfolds, it balances its playful premise with genuine emotional lift. The groove keeps things grounded, while the melodic lines soar, turning the idea of โhorsinโ around the worldโ into a rallying cry rather than a punchline. The sense of motion throughoutโof riders, routines, and shared passionโmirrors the global hobby horse community it celebrates. Influences drawn from classical, choral, and cinematic traditions subtly peek through, giving the anthem a timelessness.
What makes โInternational Hobbyhorse Anthemโ work is its total lack of irony. It commits fully. By the final swell of vocals and horns, the track feels less like a curiosity and more like an invitationโto belong, to move, and to celebrate creativity in all its unconventional forms. Itโs joyful, earnest, and oddly uplifting, proving that even the most unexpected worlds deserve their own soundtrack.
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Review by: Naomi Joan