Shervin Boloorian’s “My Free Heart” – A Bilingual Anthem of Resilience and Renewal
- Miles Coleman
- Oct 14
- 2 min read
In his latest release, “My Free Heart,” Iranian-born and Bali-based artist Shervin Boloorian delivers a poignant and deeply personal meditation on freedom, identity, and peace. Sung in both English and Persian, the song bridges worlds, spiritually, musically, and culturally, while offering a heartfelt message to all who have endured displacement or conflict.
Boloorian, a refugee-turned-musician known for his pioneering work in sound healing, channels his own journey through exile and belonging into a composition that feels both intimate and universal. Produced by Kipper Eldridge, the Grammy-winning collaborator of Sting, the track shimmers with warmth and emotional depth. Anchored by Boloorian’s plaintive guitar lines and vocals that balance vulnerability with strength, the production unfolds like a slow sunrise: gentle, deliberate, and luminous.
Eldridge’s subtle keyboard work and the elegant contributions of Carl Young (Spearhead) on bass, along with Finnish multi-instrumentalist Sakari Heikka on viola and shakuhachi flute, elevate the track into something transcendent. Together, the ensemble creates a sonic tapestry that feels grounded in the earth yet touched by something celestial. There is a quiet power in how the Persian and English versions mirror each other, one carrying the ache of memory, the other a promise of renewal.
Beyond its lush production, “My Free Heart” stands as an act of remembrance and resistance. In the accompanying Persian-language video, scenes from Iran intertwine with art and poetry by Dr. Hardini Dyah Astuti, revealing the humanity and dignity often overshadowed by political narratives. It serves as a reminder that behind every plea for peace lies a heartbeat that refuses to be silenced.
Boloorian’s artistry has always centered on healing, and here, he turns that healing inward, transforming grief into grace. His voice, at once tender and unyielding, invites listeners to rediscover compassion in turbulent times. As he prepares for the release of his upcoming album Unbroken, “My Free Heart” feels like both a culmination and a new beginning. It is an offering of love from an artist whose work continues to remind us that music, at its core, is a bridge back to our shared humanity.
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