Whilst musically, “Guardian Angel” is built of lighter, accessible, and balladic sounds, it is a song that carries a heavy emotional weight. Songs are written for so many reasons, but to preserve and cherish the memory of a loved one is, perhaps, the most profound and purposeful reason there could ever be.
And that is what this song does, and does so well. Songs like this are hard to get right, often ending up too shaded or too cynical, so finding the light in the dark, the hope and optimism to move on with your life after a tragic loss is an amazingly positive thing to do, especially when put into song as gracefully as Ollie does here.
It is a song woven from the most delicate sonic strands – gently strummed acoustic guitar, chiming piano, and haunting harmonies – and even when the beat kicks in, the song seems to broaden, become more dynamic and emotive, rather than just louder or more sonically weighted.
The deftness and delicacy here are perfect; the sentiment is human and humane, and the sadness behind the smile is palpable. Although not directly addressed, “Guardian Angel” reminds us that life is short, you must live for the day, make the most of your time here, most of all, love, and be loved. What else is there that really matters?
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