Friday, July 22, 2011

Without You

In the beginning of July, AJ Rafael released his music video for "Without You".  The song is off his first full-length album, Red Roses.  AJ lost his father at the young age of ten, and just last fall he lost his godfather to cancer.  AJ stated in the description of his music video:

          I wrote this song not about a death or losing someone to an illness, but about 
          wanting to be with someone so bad that you couldn't go another day without 
          them-- but this song spoke differently to my Kuya Frank's wife Ate Rhea. 
          She told me that she listened to this song as if it was Kuya Frank singing to her, 
          fighting for her, and wanting to be there for her through all of this. Thus, the original 
          concept for this video was born and it stuck in my head-- and I pray that this video 
          helps you realize that you are not alone in your struggle, whether it is you or a loved 
          one going through it.  Don't forget to let your loved ones know that you love them... 
          We never know what tomorrow might bring.  

The music video is based on the Five Stages of Grief.  The video takes you along the five stage journey of the main character's life changing event.  Once again, AJ and his band deliver an amazing music video, but this time it is an encouragement to others who feel like they are alone in a difficult situation.  Check out the music video to "Without You" below!