Rock and roll lifer Frankie Muriel's soul shines through each beat as he releases the official music video for his triumphant single, "Tonight," off of I'm Still Standing his debut solo album. The song reimagines a long-lost KINGOFTHEHILL classic, one that Muriel had helped shape decades ago, and twists it into a soul-drenched, cinematic ballad with one foot in the present and one foot somewhere between nostalgia and new school.
From the first exultant chord, “Tonight” ushers listeners into a space where longing and rapture intersect. Muriel’s voice has that gritty quality of the seasoned performer, tender and powerful in turns. The song’s big-hair-era ballad energy is expertly offset by a sturdy Memphis soul groove, and the combination feels both thoroughly retro and refreshingly novel. It’s an anthem for everyone who’s survived love, loss and a long journey back to self-redemption.
Visually, the music video punches in that sentiment with dramatic visuals and raw performance energy. Muriel owns the camera and not only as a performer, but also in that of a storyteller reflecting on a part of his past with maturity and grace. Every shot is obtrusively composed, each designed to call back to rock’s golden age while also showcasing the eternal human stories that continue to animate it.
The thing that makes “Tonight” remarkable is it’s real. There’s a real, human connection between artist and listener. Muriel is welcoming us to experience something real anew. And in the age of so much music that feels ephemeral, that honesty smacks you.
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