Marsha Swanson Blends Art, Emotion, and Animation in the Spellbinding 'Like an Angel'
- Curious For Music Team
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
British singer-songwriter Marsha Swanson has never been one to follow the crowd. Known for her emotionally rich songwriting and genre-blurring sound, she returns with a reimagined version of “Like an Angel”—and an accompanying music video that elevates the experience to something truly cinematic. With award-winning animator Sam Chegini at the helm, this is a release that fuses music and visual art in a powerful, emotionally charged way.
The track, originally tucked away as a ghost piece on, Near Life Experience, now takes centre stage, fully fleshed out with a live band and a string section that brings warmth and dynamism. Swanson’s vocals glide effortlessly across the arrangement—soft, expressive, and full of quiet strength. Producer Henry Thomas leads an ensemble of seasoned musicians to craft a sound that’s both elegant and immersive, creating the perfect canvas for Swanson’s storytelling.
Chegini’s visual direction leans into the ethereal nature of the song, weaving abstract animation with moments of stark emotional clarity. The video doesn’t follow a linear plot but instead creates a symbolic space that mirrors the themes of the song: love, absence, memory, and spiritual connection. It’s artful without being obscure—accessible while still layered with meaning.
Swanson’s music has always had a cinematic quality, but “Like an Angel” pushes that to the next level. It’s a full-bodied creative statement—one that shows how powerful it can be when sound and visuals speak to each other. There’s a stillness to this work that feels refreshing in a fast-moving music industry; it invites you to slow down, absorb, and feel.
With this release, Marsha Swanson continues to carve out a space where art, emotion, and craftsmanship coexist. “Like an Angel” isn’t just a single—it’s a standout moment in her catalogue and a shining example of what happens when artists create without compromise.
