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Marsha Swanson Takes Flight with Hauntingly Beautiful ‘Like an Angel’ Video
Marsha Swanson’s new music video for “Like an Angel” is a stunning reminder of how powerfully visuals can enhance a song’s emotional impact. Collaborating once again with visionary animator Sam Chegini Swanson delivers a music video that feels cinematic, surreal, and beautifully human all at once. It’s a bold and atmospheric release that pulls you in from the first frame.
The track itself is a standout—reworked from a previously unreleased piece on, Near Life Experience,, Swanson re-recorded it with a live band and string section, giving it a fresh, organic richness. Her vocals are hauntingly clear, delivering introspective lyrics that linger in your mind long after the song ends. There’s a timeless quality here, reminiscent of alt-pop icons like Tori Amos or even early Björk.
Visually, the video is mesmerizing. Chegini creates a dreamlike world that’s full of abstract imagery—soft skies, dissolving figures, and surreal environments—that perfectly capture the track’s ethereal tone. Every moment feels intentional, with visual metaphors that speak to grief, memory, and the invisible threads that connect us to those we’ve lost.
One of the video’s strengths lies in its restraint. It doesn’t try to oversell its concept or rely on flashy effects. Instead, it leans into subtlety, allowing the emotion in Swanson’s performance to take center stage. This restraint gives the video a rare kind of emotional gravity—it feels sincere, soulful, and deeply respectful of its themes.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Marsha Swanson or discovering her for the first time, “Like an Angel” is a must-watch. It’s a moving combination of music and animation that elevates both mediums. In a world of fast content and overstimulation, this is a rare piece of art that invites you to pause, reflect, and feel.
London-born, South Africa-based folk artist Seth Tabatznik unveils his latest single, “Shining For Love”, a luminous and heartfelt composition that celebrates life, love and the natural world.
Built around layers of atmospheric acoustic guitars, devotional strings, soft shakers, and Seth’s evocative vocal delivery, “Shining For Love” captures a sense of reverence that feels timeless. Each element moves with intention, allowing the song to bloom from a whisper into a radiant, full-bodied expression of gratitude and connection.
“This song came to me in a forest, spoken by the elements around me”, Seth shares. “It was like nature took my pen and transcribed the lyrics into my notebook, accompanied by a simple four-chord progression. I love how the song builds and accelerates as a celebration of life, love, and nature. Every sound, every movement, is her way of expressing herself as she is one being, of which we are a part, not apart.”
Now based in the Western Cape mountains of South Africa, Seth’s music is steeped in a deep respect for the land and the lessons it offers. His work bridges folk traditions, medicine music, and contemporary songwriting, echoing influences from Bon Iver, Noah Kahan, and Nick Mulvey, who also mentored Seth during the development of his forthcoming album.
With “Shining For Love,” Seth Tabatznik continues to carve his own path; one defined by warmth, sincerity and an unwavering devotion to the beauty of being alive.
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