Jeff Vidov is home again, and this time, he’s embracing a wave of hope and heart with his new single, “Running in Place.” This electrifying single is a taster for his ambitious, two-disc rock/pop album.
Vidov’s signature style, a balance of rock energy, orchestral majesty, and deeply personal lyricism, is on full display in “Running in Place.” It’s an anthem of resilience, love, and the indomitable human spirit. “Running in Place” resonates with the euphoric energy of the rising Neorock movement in Toronto. Legendary rock pillars are laid against a cinematic and thought-provoking landscape in this sound space.
After serving as a choir pianist and conductor, Vidov imbues “Running in Place” with a communal, near-anthemic warmth. There’s a familiarity in “Running in Place,” as though each note encourages maintaining momentum in the face of life standing still. The new material comes in the form of a single, a celebratory release, recorded with a small group of gifted Canadian musicians in his Toronto studio. It celebrates the music-making itself and the musician he continues to become.