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A love lost will lead a man to go to great lengths for redemption.
We see this story play out in the music video for “Saving Grace,” new single from Austin-based musical superhero Alex Jordan. Directed by award-winning duo Neilson Hubbard & Joshua Britt (John Prine, Jason Isbell), the video depicts a man trying to win back the love of his life by any means possible… while she consistently makes him aware that it’s too little, too late..
Despite the theme of heartbreak, the track itself is a timeless, lively slice of Americana. Produced by four-time GRAMMY-winner Steve Berlin of Los Lobos and mastered by seven-time GRAMMY-winner Jim Scott (The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Sting), “Saving Grace” features a glorious horn arrangement and Jordan’s powerful vocals. These elements — combined with lush keyboard, organ, and guitar layers — provide a bright tone to the affair, befitting the comedic elements contained within the video.
“Only a few weeks before we solidified plans to make the record, I recall sitting in my bedroom on a cool night and jamming aimlessly on my Taylor until a verse appeared,” Jordan said. “I worked out the remaining parts of the song over the next few nights. I spent perhaps the most time on this song with lyrical edits, working with Kevin Russell (Shinyribs), who served as my lyrical spirit guide for much of the record. Closing the record out with the strong horn section and wailing vocals felt incredibly satisfying. I knew from the first take that this record was going to be a blast to make.”
As it turns out, “Saving Grace” is just as enjoyable a listen! And, in even more exciting news, it’s included on Jordan’s forthcoming full-length album, Queen Kerosene, scheduled to release on all streaming platforms on Friday, March 8.
Get ready for the big day with “Saving Grace” below!
