Acclaimed producer/songwriter, Gregory Darling and Grammy nominated artist Julian Lennon, long-time friends and collaborators, are set to open 2025 with the release of “A New Dream.” This song, written in the South of France in collaboration with their dear friend Anthony Caligagan, has a meaningful history, first appearing on Darling’s debut album Shell. Now reimagined with a fresh production, “A New Dream” is ready to reach new audiences and inspire listeners around the world.
The bond between Darling and Lennon goes back to the early ’90s in Los Angeles, where Darling was performing with his band, Darling Cruel. The two artists reconnected in Europe in the mid-90s, working on Lennon’s album Photograph Smile, and from that collaboration, a lasting partnership was born. Over the decades, they have toured the world and collaborated on numerous projects, including tracks on Lennon’s albums Everything Changes and Jude. Speaking of the new single, Lennon shares, “Working with Greg is like working with your brother/best friend… And ‘A New Dream’ is something we both aspire to….”
The message of “A New Dream” resonates with universal themes that connect all of us- our dreams, fears and insecurities- and it serves as a beacon of hope, reminding listeners that even the impossible can be achieved.
Sonically, “A New Dream” is enveloped in a warm, melancholic tone, with echoing vocals that are rich in sincerity and emotion. Swirling synths create an atmospheric texture that mirrors the feeling of longing, enhancing the song’s dreamlike and reflective quality. The lyrics evoke a feeling of bittersweet nostalgia- “I’m helplessly waiting, clocking the days of my innocent youth, oh I’m hopelessly romanticizing everything black and white, all the colors seem dark in the night, I need a new dream to get by on.” Darling shares, “I wanted to put a new twist on the original production and arrangement, so I locked myself in the studio and being subjected to Covid lockdown, it felt appropriate. I created a new beat, replaced the strings with synths, added guitars, bass, BV’s and then Ian Kelosky mixed it, giving it a fresh sound, where the vocals really pop out.”
The accompanying music video for “A New Dream,” crafted by Charlie Warner, brings a unique, hand-drawn animation style, capturing the song’s essence with a nostalgic, heartfelt touch. Warner’s painstaking dedication over weeks of work reflects the song’s sincere message of hope and resilience.
The release of “A New Dream” holds even deeper significance given Lennon’s role as the founder of the White Feather Foundation and Darling’s position as the head of artist outreach for Reluvotion, founded by Professor Nicholas Dungey and founding partner JR Smith, as well as the Gift Of Love Foundation, founded by Jody Folz. Both organizations are committed to global change and supporting human potential, making this song an ideal embodiment of their shared values.
By bringing together their talents and using their platforms, Lennon and Darling aim to uplift those who might feel limited by life’s challenges, inspiring them to turn dreams into reality. In this sense, “A New Dream” is not only a song but also a powerful reminder of our shared human experience, emphasizing resilience and the possibility of transformation as we step into a new year.
“A New Dream,” aims to bring a message of beauty, inspiration and hope in the face of challenging times. This track reflects not only their musical journey but also the power of creativity to uplift and connect people, setting a meaningful tone as the world enters a new year.
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