New York-based artist Rachael Sage breathes new life into her song ‘Albatross (Reimagined)’ with a music video that is as hauntingly beautiful as it is deeply human.
Set against New York City’s rich tapestry of color and texture, the video unfolds like a dream, with Sage moving through shadowed rooms, open cityscapes, and spaces alive with street art. She appears in varied scenes: strumming her guitar beneath muted city lights, standing before a montage of vintage film projections, and nestled within dimly lit interiors. Every frame resonates with the song’s themes of isolation and connection, capturing a visceral exploration of love, loss, and longing.
The presence of an improvisational dancer brings an ethereal quality, amplifying the video’s emotional rhythm. Her fluid movements mirror Sage’s own search for solace, a silent choreography of shared human fragility and strength.
The original ‘Albatross’ has always captivated listeners, but this reimagined version dives deeper, weaving in the warmth of 70s folk with Sage’s unmistakable acoustic intimacy. Released through her label, MPress Records, ‘Albatross (Reimagined)’ feels like an intimate conversation between Sage and her fans, mirroring the emotional openness she has brought to recent stages across the UK on tour with Will Young and now Hue and Cry.
The video is live now:
