Vincent J. Rigney reflects on love, faith, and time in this interview, unpacking the personal story behind “Tidal Wave of Love” and the gentle power shaping its sound and spirit.
1. Your new single “Tidal Wave of Love” paints a very vivid and emotional portrait. Who is the woman behind the song, and what made her story essential for you to tell now?
The woman behind “Tidal Wave of Love” is my wife, Deborah. We first knew each other as teenagers—I was a year above her at school—and we shared an early connection through our faith, including a pilgrimage we went on when we were about 13 or 14. Life then took us in different directions, and it wasn’t until twenty years later that we reconnected. We’ve now been together for over 22 years. Telling this story now felt important because it reflects a love shaped by time, patience, and belief—something universal and worth celebrating.
2. You describe this figure as gentle, healing, and almost divine. How do you translate such tenderness into sound without losing its intimacy?
Even though the lyrics are full of energy and movement—images of heat, speed, and light—the music itself stays warm and open. I focused on space and restraint, letting the vocal lead and allowing the song to breathe. Her presence in my life has always been calming and grounding, so the sound needed to reflect that sense of reassurance rather than intensity
3. The title suggests something powerful yet beautiful. What does the phrase “Tidal Wave of Love” personally mean to you as a songwriter?
To me, a tidal wave is something that builds slowly and arrives with certainty. It’s powerful, but it’s also cleansing and transformative. That mirrors my experience of love—something that didn’t rush, but when it finally arrived, it changed everything while still bringing peace.
4. The track was recorded in your hometown of Corby, Northamptonshire. How did working locally and collaborating with UK artists shape the atmosphere and spirit of the song?
Recording the song in my hometown brought a real sense of grounding and honesty to the process. Corby is where my roots are, where my values were shaped. Working with UK artists who share that understanding helped the song stay authentic and emotionally true, rather than overly polished.
5. Looking back at the recording process, was there a particular moment—musical or emotional—where you felt the song truly came to life?
There was a moment when the chorus finally settled and everything else fell into place. Hearing “with her tidal wave of love” lift the track emotionally was when I knew the song was doing what it needed to do—capturing excitement and calm in the same breath.
6. With “Tidal Wave of Love” arriving on February 27th, 2026, what do you hope listeners feel or take with them after hearing it for the first time?
I hope listeners feel uplifted and reassured. That love doesn’t always follow a straight line, but when it’s real, it endures. Wherever people are in the world, I hope the song leaves them with a sense of warmth, hope, and quiet optimism.
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