Taken from his forthcoming studio album Oceanic, due for release on October 16th, Declan O’Rourke has shared a thought-provoking new video for Earl Grey and Edwin, his third album single.
Considering the depth of emotion this song carries, about two kindred souls brought together by a love of music and art, the video manages to remain incredibly sincere, enhancing the heartfelt nature of the song. Not once does the video come across as twee or forced; it’s one of the most beautiful videos and songs I’ve seen/heard in a long time.
O’Rourke shares:
“Earl Grey And Edwin is an ode to those one-off people we meet along the way who change and shape our lives for the better.
The shifting nature of existence often sees us separated. But memory lasts forever and can be triggered at anytime.”
Jim Frater filmed the video on location in Melbourne, Australia, continuing the album’s connection to a country central to O’Rourke’s musical journey and the making of Oceanic.
Speaking on the album, O’Rourke shared:
“Oceanic somehow wrote, and then made itself too. I’ve always felt that being an artist is a process of stripping away layers of yourself to get to the core. If that’s true, then Oceanic is a collection of dreams that have surfaced on their own, from among the deepest of my own layers.”
Earl Grey and Edwin is now available on all streaming platforms.
Oceanic will be released on 16 October ahead of a nationwide Irish tour this autumn (dates below).
Tour Dates
OCTOBER
8 CORK, Cork Opera House
9 WESTMEATH, Mullingar Arts Centre
10 MAYO, Westport Town Hall Theatre
17 DUBLIN, Vicar Street
NOVEMBER
6 TYRONE, Craic Theatre and Arts Centre, Coalisland
7 KILLARNEY, Gleneagle Club
13 ENNIS, Glór
14 CAVAN, Townhall Arts Centre
15 NAVAN, Solstice Arts Centre
21 DERRY, Guildhall
Tickets available now from www.declanorourke.com