In her latest music video for Albatross (Reimagined), Rachael Sage brings a haunting intimacy to her lyrics, transforming the song into an immersive visual poem. Against the layered backdrop of New York City, where art and grit intermingle on every corner, Sage unravels her journey through the themes of loss, connection, and grace.
The video, directed by Pearl Flanagan, presents Sage navigating through dimly lit rooms and open streets, each space colored by urban murals and dimly glowing streetlights. In one poignant scene, she stands before a cascade of vintage film projections, appearing both introspective and defiant. Every shot feels like a photograph from a dream, evoking a raw and visceral beauty that complements her lyrics’ quiet ache.
The dancer who appears in the video brings an ethereal quality, her movements echoing the weight of Sage’s lyrics as she sways between light and shadow, embodying the delicate tension between isolation and solace. The music itself takes on new textures in this reimagined version, borrowing the warmth of 70s folk yet maintaining Sage’s signature acoustic purity. This is Sage at her most personal, and Albatross (Reimagined) invites listeners to join her in grappling with life’s dualities.
With this release on her label, MPress Records, Sage continues to prove herself a visionary, unafraid to turn inward while drawing her fans into her world. Fresh from her UK tour with Will Young, and now supporting Hue and Cry.
Watch the music video here: