“Set Free” is Oliver James Brooks’ second new single, and it’s a bluesy take on these modern times that don’t always feel very natural.
“This song was written in response to the current state of our planet,” he said. “The turmoil in which we live has reached an unfathomable level… Some days it becomes unbearable to even exist.”
“It was on one of those very days that ‘Set Free’ was written.”
Brooks made his debut in 2019 with A Turn in the Bend, an album he recorded with friends Jimmy Tony, and Collin Carnegie.
“A Turn in the Bend was inspired by the prevalent contrast between two landscapes: Brooklyn and the small town in Ontario where I grew up,” Brooks said. “When it comes to the recording process–for that album and for “Set Free”–capturing sounds that are unrehearsed and unexpected is just as important as the words themselves.”
For the video, Brooks worked with Edward Pond. “Not only is he a great director, but he’s also a good friend of mine. The idea for the video came quickly, and we were lucky to get some very talented individuals to help bring the story to life.”
Watch Brooks’ “Set Free” below, visit his website for more about the artist, and follow him on Spotify, and Instagram.
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