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Marsha Swanson Shares Poetic and Reflective Music Video for ‘Like an Angel’
- Melodrift Team
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
In her latest visual release, Marsha Swanson proves once again that music is more than sound—it’s a visceral, emotional landscape. “Like an Angel”, directed by celebrated Iranian animator Sam Chegini, is a delicate and deeply moving meditation on grief, memory, and enduring love. The video feels like a visual lullaby, guiding viewers through dreamlike realms that reflect the song’s introspective core.
Swanson’s reimagining of the track, which originally appeared as a hidden “ghost track” on her album, Near Life Experience, breathes new energy and clarity into the piece. With a lush arrangement featuring live strings and an expert ensemble of musicians, her voice floats gently above the instrumentation, like a whispered prayer. It’s spiritual without being didactic—heartfelt without ever tipping into melodrama.
Chegini’s animation pairs perfectly with this emotional weight. The visuals unfold like a moving painting, filled with rich symbolism—birds in flight, passing shadows, celestial imagery—all evoking themes of transition, legacy, and the unseen forces that guide us. There’s a graceful interplay between light and darkness throughout the film, echoing the song’s message of acceptance and transcendence.
Together, Swanson and Chegini offer more than a typical music video—they present an immersive emotional journey. The pacing is thoughtful, never rushed, allowing viewers to sink into each image and note. The absence of a literal narrative invites personal interpretation, which makes the piece all the more powerful and intimate.
Ultimately, “Like an Angel” is a masterclass in how visuals and music can coalesce into something greater than the sum of their parts. It’s a video that doesn’t demand attention but quietly earns it, leaving a lingering emotional imprint. Fans of ethereal, contemplative music—especially those drawn to the stylings of Kate Bush or Agnes Obel—will find something rare and resonant here.
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