The 69 Eyes have released “Brandon Lee (Forma Acustica),” an acoustic reworking of their 2000 track “Brandon Lee.”
The new version, released via BLKIIBLK, serves as the first taste of an upcoming acoustic album from the Finnish goth rock band, which is expected to arrive in early 2027.
Originally featured on the band’s 2000 album Blessed Be, “Brandon Lee” takes its title from the late actor who starred in The Crow.
The acoustic version was mixed by producer Matt Hyde, who previously worked with The 69 Eyes on their 2009 album Back in Blood. An accompanying music video was filmed at Suomenlinna in Helsinki and directed by Elias Ryynänen.
Vocalist Jyrki 69 said the band decided to explore acoustic arrangements after several years of extensive touring.
“We’ve been touring nonstop around the world for the past three or four years,” he said. “Rock ’n’ roll is at its best live, but now it’s time to shift gears. An acoustic concert hall tour feels exactly right for this moment.”
He added, “As a preview of what’s to come, we created new arrangements of many familiar 69 Eyes songs and developed them into full acoustic versions. This is an invitation to come and hear us in a new, acoustic setting.”
The 69 Eyes are also planning an acoustic concert hall tour across Finland in February 2027.
Check out the video for “Brandon Lee (Forma Acustica)” below.
Photo by Marek Sabogal
