Daniel Romano – “Rhythmic Blood” (premiere)

Daniel Romano's "Rhythmic Blood" illuminates the inherent dissonance associated with self-criticism while realizing the hate is simply blather and bunk.

Contending with criticism is never easy. However, the type of disparagement most challenging to silence is from our own selves. At least according to Daniel Romano in his single “Rhythmic Blood”. For Romano, the track serves as a reminder that self-criticism perpetuates negativity and harm. Moreover, he illuminates the inherent dissonance associated with self-criticism while realizing the hate is simply blather and bunk. To reiterate this point, Romano‘s chorus is composed of paradoxes: “Our masters are novice / Our cynics are the obvious blind pioneers.” He employs the rhetorical device to underscore the track’s aim. Much like paradoxes, self-criticism is a contradiction that despite seeming valid, will ultimately reveal itself to be unfounded.

In the single’s video, Romano visualizes his realization by shadowboxing, an act conveying a double-meaning. When considering the physical purpose of shadowboxing, it demonstrates Romano hyping himself up, ready to contend with his own inner critic. Whereas from a psychological standpoint, shadowboxing refers to the process of overcoming a negative self-image directly impeding success. Hence “Rhythmic Blood” positions Romano as ready to dismiss the limitations he sets upon himself and “dance to the tune of the atoms parading, for now, is the instance or it never will.”

Furthermore, if the title of the forthcoming LP is any indication, then listeners can expect to find the artist Finally Free. Romano releases the album on 30 November via New West Records.