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Holding the Heart When it Breaks

This is the lyric video of the song "Holding the Heart When it Breaks"

  • Annabel Hodges
    Singer-Songwriter
  • Diane Kaufman
    Author
  • James Manno
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Music Video
  • Genres:
    Singer-Songwriter, Indie
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 25, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Voices Rising Film Festival
    East Islip
    United States
    October 20, 2024
  • Venice Under the Stars International Film Festival
    Venice
    Best Original Song
  • Paris Awards Film Festival
    Paris
    Best Original Song
  • Euro Music Video Awards

    Best Lyrics
  • Portland New Alternative Voices
    Portland, OR
    Best Original Song
  • Tracks Music Awards

    Best Lyrics
  • Switzerland Film Festival and Screenplay Competition
    Switzerland
    Best Lyrics
  • Ethereal Frames Film & Art Awards

    Best Music
  • Hollywood Gold Awards

    Silver Award for Best Original Song
Director Biography

Annabel Hodges is a vocalist and pianist who spreads love and light through her musical talent. She has over two decades of experience and enjoys providing music for all occasions of all kinds. Annabel has a history of performing on cruise ships and she still plays for corporate events, weddings, birthday parties, and more. If you are looking for a professional musician who is easy to work with and who has years of training and experience, contact Annabel and see how much your event stands to gain with the addition of her musical gifting.

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Director Statement

This song, "Holding the Heart When it Breaks" is particularly special for me. I was commissioned by Diane Kaufman, MD to compose and record a song based on a poem she wrote following the death of Sinead O'Connor. The melody for the song was already there as I read Diane's words the first time - I had never experienced this before, and it was quite powerful.

This song serves as a creative lifeline for Diane's "Hold On Campaign" which seeks to help with suicide prevention through the arts. "Holding the Heart When it Breaks" has won awards around the world, and we are grateful for the recognition as it helps this message of hope and healing be shared with those dealing with the dark reality of suicide.