Jacre is an incredible artist that we have been exploring over the last few months, and recently featured his enchanting and anthemic comeback single, Only Love Could Be So Blind, as well as Jacre’s Not Falling, and the theatrical ode to resilience, Just Hold On, so when we heard that he was back with Holy, we couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
Opening with intimate, melodic arpeggios, Jacre consciously sings, “Let’s step away from all this madness, remind ourselves what’s always true, leave behind this growing sadness the world is going through…”
We immediately connect with the intentional nature of the song, and the depth that Jacre manifests with his words. It feels profound and zeitgeist, considering the state of our shared reality. He sings about spending too much time on our phones, doom scrolling, the anger that comes to light with internet culture and invites us to connect with ourselves, our loves and nature.
The presence of Lucie Glang on the second verse and remainder of the song is sublime. The way her voice intertwines with Jacre is poetic and graceful. The chord changes are transcendental and the blissful nature of the strings arrangement is simply perfection.
We learn that Holy was co-written and produced with Dominic Romano, boasting a luscious string arrangements by Harley Eblen, and was mixed by Charles-Henry Volk with mastering by Philip Marsden.
The song offers a romantic and contemplative retreat from the chaos of modern life. It invites us all to seek sanctuary in simple, sacred moments and the natural world, something that we all really need in order to bring to life peace within ourselves and the wider collective.
Fans of artists like Angus & Julia Stone and Sufjan Stevens will be able to connect with the piece, and there is no doubt that the song is synch deal friendly, ideal for a romantic, coming of age movie showcasing a tender reflection on love. Naturally, we have added Holy to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Jacre, and anticipate future releases!