Rosso Tierney has always appeared as if he has something significant to say. Now in “Oh Divine,” though, he seems to have found the purest path to doing it. This song is not as loud as some of his previous songs. It’s mostly about piano and vocals, and I believe it’s the simplicity that makes the emotions hit the target. It is personal in the sense that only experience can be.
The history of the song is also fascinating and likely significant to understanding the song. He first heard the music when he was sitting in King’s Cross Station in London at a piano. He began to play and those around him stopped to listen. That is a significant point to stand alone. Occasionally songs touch people without the need for a stage, a full production or much explanation. Sometimes it’s okay to be honest at the time.
The song, in itself, is about change and personal transformation. It’s about releasing the old you and gradually getting to know the new you. Tierney writes in a way that is both spiritually personal and emotionally real. That can be heard in the vocal performance. He is vulnerable in his singing, but strong at the same time. He never seems to be playing out the feelings. It feels lived-in.
Everything is spacious and uncluttered in the production by Sam Graves. There is no distraction from the piano or voice. The song has an organic flow. As it progresses the arrangement gradually develops but never overdoes it or becomes too dramatic. I believe this is the emotional aspect of the song, and it’s a restraint. It has the sense to know when to hold back.
The music video was shot in the middle of the Sahara adds another dimension to all of this. Emotionally, it’s the same as the song itself, but visually it’s different. A person searching, stripped back, trying to understand himself, on two sides. This will likely resonate very strongly for individuals who have experienced significant personal transformation or development. Here is something thoughtful and emotionally honest that feels worth spending time with, from Rosso Tierney.
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