Greg Gould Releases Powerful Music Video For His New Single Just a Man
Image: Still from the music video video 'Just A Man starring Rob Goddard and Steve Pennells. Image: Supplied.
Singer-songwriter and former Australia’s Got Talent runner-up Greg Gould has released the latest music video for his new single, Just a Man. Hot on the heels of his previous single Marching On, the track is set to feature on his upcoming debut album of original material Strings Attached.
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Just a Man is a soaring pop number and the difficulties men face in expressing emotional vulnerabilities. Gould said via his Instagram that the song was about his “own struggles with mental health”. Just a Man takes on a more introspective approach than his previous single, complete with sleek pop production and an emotional vocal delivery.
‘I Felt Pushed And Pulled By The World’
“It was written at a time when my mental health was taking a turn,” Gould told Star Observer, “I felt pushed and pulled by the world like I had to be everything for everyone”.
Accompanying this latest single is a powerful and poignant six-minute-long music video written and directed by Greg himself.
Starring Rob Goddard and Steve Pennells, it depicts a turbulent day in the relationship of a gay couple, resulting in the near suicide of Rob Goddard’s character. However, a glimmer of hope is present, with them being saved, showing us a six-month later perspective of the two in a better place.
“I see myself in Rob’s character,” Gould said, commenting on how special it was working with two talented performers who were not only dedicated to their roles but passionate about the message behind it as well, “I still cry when I watch it”.
‘It Gets Better’
If there is a message Greg wants people to take away from this song, it’s that “it doesn’t only get better – it gets great”. If you had told Greg five years ago that things would get better, he reckons he wouldn’t have believed you. But, after a career of some “amazing highs” in the ten years since his stint on Australia’s Got Talent, Greg has managed to take the good with the bad and forge a path he is proud of.
Greg is excited to share his first album of original material since his time with Australia’s Got Talent. Greg told Star Observer the song themes range from mental health to animal rights. “It’s been very healing to get some of these things out that I’ve kept inside through my music”.
You can listen to Greg Gould’s latest single ‘Just a Man’ on all streaming platforms.
I have been here many a times… I have even been in his shoes where i was right there on the edge.. the edge of disappointment and disaster… and my rescuer came to me and told me everything was going to be alright.. and now almost six months later, I am glad that I didnt end it as I would not have the life I have now. I am very happy and content with my life as my partner everyday gives me the love and courage to find the strength to be a survivor and I have found the strength within.. Remember to those that are on the edge…. the edge of destruction the strength is within you.. Believe in yourself and remember .. you are just a man and It will get better! Love and peace to all
Very beautiful, well done. Many of us have felt that way at least once in our lives, and it’s always so fantastic that our partners, friends, family are there fort support.
Wow, I was feeling very sad watching this. Thank goodness there was a happy ending!
A few things:
Even men who have wealth, gorgeous homes, great bodies, and fabulous jobs have problems.
Depression is serious and must be dealt with by professionals.
Everyday stressors are NORMAL. Yes, we will feel terrible if we’ve cheated on a spouse, are late to work, fight with our boyfriend, spill coffee down the front of our shirt, etc. Very normal and expected. The opposite is true: we feel wonderful when the boss pats on the back, when we miss all the traffic going to work, we meet a deadline, etc. All very normal and expected as a human being. So many times we need to give ourselves a break.