Dan Cooney's "This Feeling" in Emotion and Energy

Dan Cooney's latest music video is "This Feeling," directed by Preston Schnoor, and it manages to encapsulate the energy and essence of New York City itself. The video is shot in some of the more iconic locations, such as Times Square, Central Park, and Bryant Park, but what emerges in Cooney's emotional delivery of the song is enhancing the direction of Schnoor as a storyteller, a much more active sense than any of Cooney's prior clips.

Anchored into the essence of the song is a knowing yet contemporary sensibility that communicates indie-pop accentuated by emotionally yearning lyrics. There is a yearning and an air of optimism in Cooney's voice that accents the narrative unfolded throughout the video. Taking place within the bustle of the city heightens the impact of powerful messages embodied in love, discovery, and introspection.

Visuals feature a superb contrast between the bright cityscapes and somber moments. The artful maneuvers of lighting and movement usher viewers into Cooney's very mission. A behind-the-scenes peek from Brianna Jelisse does much to ground the experience, making the video feel very raw.

"This Feeling" has overrun the Atlantic coast, getting airtime on Scranton's Fuzz 96.1 and correctly building exuberance for two exciting upcoming performances, one of which will take place at the Hart Bar in Brooklyn on March 8. The delightful chorus and ephemeral lyrics put the music far ahead of any other in its tier, thus etching Cooney as a permeant locale within the indie music territory.

This is one of the works showing Dan Cooney's promising growth as an artist, storyteller, and performer. A video that must be seen by old followers and new converts alike that illustrates the magnificence of New York City and provides an emotionally wrenching experience.