The music video was produced by MC2 Music Media. Darnell Koch Toth and Matthew Makarenko served as the video’s directors. It was released on the independent record label, Star One Records.
The alternative pop-rock group also released a neat lyric video for the song. “Are You Really Here” is the lead song on their latest album Amends. “Are You Really Here” is a moving story about coming to terms with loss and longing and the pain of reminiscing. Anybody who has ever lost a loved one, for any reason, can relate to this poignant song (that is filled with conversational lyrics). Jacqueline Auguste soars on this tune, thanks to her classically trained and controlled voice.
The Verdict
Overall, “Are You Really Here” has a haunting vibe to it, coupled with the crystalline vocals of Jacqueline Auguste; moreover, the entire band delivers as a whole on this refreshing soft rock tune. It’s worth more than just a passing glance. Two thumbs up.
Aside from Auguste on lead vocals, Across The Board is comprised of Paul Nanuwa on vocals and percussion, Damien
Atapattu on guitar and vocals, and last, but not least, Andy Ramjattan on the bass guitar.
“Are You Really Here” is available on Soundcloud.
To learn more about Canadian rock band Across The Board, check out their official homepage.
