Lucas James Blando
“I Wish My Heart Could Paint”
Directed by Dennis Taback
Belcour Music LLC
Add date – 4/2/2020
About Lucas James Blando
From a coffee shop gig to hours and hours spent writing and perfecting his performance, Lucas Blando is a singer-songwriter sure to grab your heart. Though his music varies from song to song, he stays consistent with his sound, leaning heavily on acoustic songs. Blando cites the prolific indie singer-songwriter Josh Garrels as an influence on his metaphorically written lyrics. It’s no surprise to hear that he cites John Mayer as his biggest influence on guitar: Blando, who started playing guitar after seeing Mayer live, shares Mayer’s talent for telling a story and painting a picture with his songs.
About the video
“I Wish My Heart Could Paint” is the story of a man who has a lot to say and feelings he wants to show but is incapable of fully expressing. The listener can easily feel his anxiety at this internal struggle, from the opening verse to a guitar solo midway through. The lyrics were written in 1998 by Sky Cooper, who then formed a team to bring the song to life. Blando had worked on songs with Tom Alexander, who plays piano on the song; when producer Gary Benson was in search of a young male vocalist for “I Wish My Heart Could Paint,” Alexander recommended Blando. After months of fine-tuning, they recorded at The Power Station, home to legendary composer/producer Charlie Calello (who was key to perfecting the stringed harmonies and coaching Blando through vocal lines). Recorded on a microphone that had been used by Frank Sinatra, it’s no surprise that it turned in to a real piece of magic.
The accompanying music video for “I Wish My Heart Could Paint” brings Sky’s vision to life. Starring alongside Blando is professional model and actress Brittany Paul. Inside an art studio, Blando stands at an easel, palette and paintbrush in hand, attempting to capture Paul’s beauty on his canvas. Outdoor shots were filmed in a giant field in southern Florida – and though the day started with a rainstorm, you’d never guess it from this golden sunshine clip.
Want more from Lucas Blando and HIP Video Promo?
It’s an honor to work with Lucas Blando to share “I Wish My Heart Could Paint,” and we hope it brings some sunshine and heartfelt emotion to your day! Please let us know what we can do to secure a spot for this video in your regular programming and online presentations, or if you’d like us to send some Lucas Blando merch for on-air contests and online giveaways. Lucas Blando also recently acted in and composed music for a student film, The Last Weekend, as well as composing music for Walking The Way (both directed by Peter Alexander and available now on YouTube). This promising artist is constantly creating, so check out his Instagram @LucasBlandoMusic to see what he’s up to. For more info, call Andy Gesner and the HIP Video Promo team at 732-613-1779 or email info@HIPVideoPromo.com.