Seán Feeny's "Galactic Tides," new single by Irish singer-songwriter, arrives like a silent meteor, small at first and then visible beyond deny. This track presents Feeny’s emotional honesty, filling listeners with removal as some kind of heavenly event, which deepens its appeal. “Galactic Tides” is an emigration story, not political migration, but the profoundly personal kind. It’s a narrative that goes with anyone who has faced disorientation and sought renewal, inspiring reflection on starting anew.
The song’s production is co-produced by Orri McBrearty and Feeny filled with a spacious, outer-worldliness that goes beautifully with the underlying concept of the tune. There’s a weightless quality to the arrangement, as if the listener is moving through uncharted territory alongside the narrator, promoting a sense of calm interest.
A particularly nice touch is the backing vocals of Sarah Cullen, Feeny’s wife, whose addition gives off a warmth and sense of belonging. Her voice serves as a soft anchor amid cosmic uncertainty, clotting the song’s transition from loneliness to connection. “Galactic Tides” uses the universe as a analogy for life’s disorienting changes, those times when you are lost but then find a soulmate or fresh start. It’s a beautiful, human song soaked in heavenly imagery that invites listeners to reflect on what it means to begin again.
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