Today is the perfect day to share the latest single and music video from Jude Flannery called “Stars.” On this heartfelt song, Flannery croons over sweeping instrumentation in a song ready for that playlist you’ve been crafting. Flannery shared:
This song considers the moment we decide to continue to love someone, despite being aware of their more apparent faults. Directed by Marc Zajack and filmed by Alexandra Golden Flannery, the video for Stars is a series of moments accentuated by an abstract narrative that reflects upon the ideas of journey, relationship and connection. Intertwined with each other, these moments emphasize the intimate human experiences that keep us coming back to the connections we make with others over time.
I was also able to catch up with Jude Flannery for a brief chat about his upcoming record called Quiet By Your Side, out everywhere music is sold on October 28th.
What’s the inspiration behind the track “Stars,” and where and when was it recorded?
The song is inspired by the idea that you have to continuously choose to love someone. Every time someone chooses you, they are doing so despite knowing the reasons why they shouldn’t. That idea of acceptance on the heals of doubt is powerful to me. I came up with the song one random day and when I found those chords, I couldn’t get them out of my head. The chorus evolved from a self-reflective question to one of wonder. I recorded the final version at Silent Partner with Matt Barrick and Quentin Stoltzfus who playfully called it the “Oasis” track, probably because it has such an anthemic chorus.
What does the “Stars” video mean to you personally and what do you want your fans to take away from it?
The video for “Stars” is meaningful to me because it tells a story through a journey that juxtaposes places that are familiar and foreign but they all combine to create something special. My favorite part of the video is the slow motion scenes ascending the staircase, an element we incorporated into the Not so Ready video as well. An ascent to a familiar or foreign place, we aren’t sure.