Marc Ribler might not be a name you immediately recognize, but you will definitely know some of the artists he’s worked with. Not only is he the music director for Steven Van Zandt, but he’s also played with Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, and Carole King, just to name a few. Earlier this year, Marc released a new single, ‘Shattered’, and just recently premiered the music video.
This single is part of his upcoming solo album The Whole World Awaits You, which will be released in June.
Right off the bat, this is a fun song. It’s got an upbeat tempo, that early classic rock sound, and listening to it just makes you feel good. Then when you start to listen to the lyrics, you realize the song is about a heartbreak. Listening to the song actually reminded me a lot of Tom Petty so if you're a fan of him, or like classic rock in general, you will love this song.
The music video does a great job showcasing what the song is about. When you watch the video, you will immediately notice the use of light and dark. When the focus is on Marc playing with his band, they’re in a bright, well lit room. When the video focuses more on the story line, the lighting is significantly darker. Not only is this great for contrast, but it also goes back to my point earlier. It’s a fun and uplifting song, but it is about something sad, a heartbreak. What I loved most about the music video were all of the small, subtle details that aligned with the lyrics of the song. That made it very enjoyable to watch.
With the release of ‘Shattered’ was another song, ‘Hand Me Down’. This one has a completely different sound to it, more Santana-like. This is the song you wanna listen to when you’re relaxing on the beach somewhere tropical, perhaps Mexico. That’s exactly what I felt when listening. It’s a cool song and it’s so different from the rock music that is released today.
I really enjoyed both of these songs along with the music video for ‘Shattered’, and I will definitely be checking out the album when it comes out in June!
‘Shattered’ and ‘Hand Me Down’ can be streamed here and be sure to check out the video below.