Daithi

The track features Sinéad White’s clear vocal, over a pared-back electronic instrumental. With the release comes a video directed by Lochlainn McKenna, and produced by Daithí, an introspective into the lives of a young couple over the course of 3 years.

We watch them meet, grow, develop and ultimately disintegrate.

It explores the nuances of every day relationships, and draws us in by the small yet stirring gestures… what does someone moving their phone away from their partner mean? What do eating takeaways instead of cooked dinners represent? The music video is an exploration into the complacency that sets into all relationships in some way, shape, or form. In some cases, like this one, it can be detrimental.

Their relationship spans over 3 years with 50 scenes, all shot in one day. With over 80 costume changes, it was an absolute Trojan effort from our tiny crew.”

The video was filmed over the course of one day in North Cork, Ireland, with a small crew, featuring actors, Aoife Spratt and Diarmuid Noyes (fresh from the set of Virgin Media TV’s original drama, Blood).

The end result is a crystal clear view through a window into the lives of this incredibly natural and hauntingly real relationship. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-jbhqENSJI)

“We wanted to make a story that could translate across the world, a story that would be relatable to anyone who has ever been in a relationship, anywhere”

Director Lochlainn said.

Long inspired by the sights, sounds and surroundings of Ireland, we see a new side to electronic music producer, Daithí, as he presents a deeply personal account in his recent releases. The two-time Choice Music Prize nominee builds on a signature unique formation of house music with his single, Orange, which features sleek guest vocals from Sinéad White.

Daithí’s project was unearthed in isolation in rural France, as communication with friends, family, and an all-consuming social media expanse was placed on pause.

The ending of a relationship brought requisite heartache and pain. With it came the chance for restoration and reconstruction, empathy sought and focus found. Months would pass, and grief would slowly turn to catharsis. In retreat, Daithí gathered shards, and faced them down. His reflection is visible in each note and lyric of Orange, a single taken from his recent double a-side Lavender & Orange.

Orange is a song not only about the shattering effects of a relationship breakdown, but also about the aftermath, when the dust has settled and there’s nothing more to say. All you’re left with is the debris of a love gone. It’s about looking at a relationship for what it was, acknowledging the good and bad times, but ultimately moving on.

-MKB

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