Ferdinand Rennie Brings Theatre Emotion to Life in “Why Do We Try?”
You know sometimes it’s very difficult to let go and start anew, but lemme ask you this, do you think it’s harder to start something new or to say goodbye to something you’ve loved doing for years? Well we will find out. Tell you what, if you are a fan of those big, sweeping songs that make you feel like you are sitting in the front row of a theater, you have to hear Ferdinand Rennie’s latest single. It is called “Why Do We Try?” and it is basically a masterclass in how to deliver a power ballad. The atmosphere and feelings songs like these creates are really epic.
One thing is, Ferdinand has a pretty cool background. He was born in Austria but now lives in Scotland, and he has spent over thirty years performing in some of the biggest musicals out there, like ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. He even sang for the Prince and Princess of Monaco once, so you know the guy has some serious pipes. Do you now get it? But this specific song comes from an American musical called ‘The Fall of the Final Curtain‘, and the story behind it is a bit of a tear-jerker—it follows the cast of a show that is about to close for good.
Now what makes this song beautifully is, Ferdinand is singing from the perspective of a character who has won awards for his performance but is now terrified that he’ll never find another role this good again. And you know sometimes in life, you get some really good stuffs and when they about to end, you feel as though nothing will come close to this again. So as he sings, you can really hear that bittersweet “end of an era” feeling in his voice.
He takes the song to a whole different level than you might expect from a typical theater tune. I love how the song starts out, it carries this emotional and quiet nature, then builds up into this massive, powerful finish that sweeps you off your feet and consumes all your emotions, where you’ve got nothing left than to soak it all up. It is the kind of song where you can tell he isn’t just singing the words; he is living the story. It is dramatic, heartfelt, and a little bit heartbreaking.
The production is top-notch, too. He worked with producers in London and Germany to give it a really polished, international sound. Even if you haven’t seen the musical it comes from, the lyrics about wondering why we keep trying when things are coming to an end are something anyone can relate to—whether it’s a job, a relationship, or just a really good sandwich that you’re about to finish.
And this is beautiful, the pain, the feel good, the mix feelings and every emotions is all in here. Sometimes why do we keep trying? If all is gonna end one day, then why are even here in the first place, it’s that deep and you just can’t ignore it. But when such moments end and you find another beautiful thing, it’s when you understand why we kept on trying.
Well Ferdinand has been on a bit of a roll lately with a bunch of releases, but this one stands out because it really leans into his history as a stage performer. So if you like music that feels big and isn’t afraid to be unapologetically emotional, give “Why Do We Try?” a listen. Just maybe keep a tissue nearby if you’re feeling extra sensitive today.
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