Under Green Light & Silence, "Refuge" Reveals Dermot Kennedy’s Control
- Charles Luberisse
- Apr 23
- 1 min read
Written By: Big C
When the noise drops out, whatever’s real is all that’s left. Alongside Live From Vevo Studios, Dermot Kennedy delivers a performance of Refuge by stripping the record down to its emotional core and rebuilding it through presence and control. The performance places his raspy vocals front and center, while a five-piece band supports. Bathed in green lighting, the visual keeps its palette tight, allowing a mood to add emotional weight. With the camera intentionally focused close, steady, and grounded, Dermont doesn’t overextend the performance. That decision gives "Refuge" more depth in the song’s themes of searching for stability and holding onto something real. Dermont explains:
To me, the album is a beautiful homegrown thing with Irish instruments and an Irish story. There’s a forest behind my house, which is a haven for my sense of wonder. It’s a peaceful place where I can escape. I’ve entertained the idea of living somewhere else, but I don’t think I’d be happy anywhere else.
The Vevo Studios platform reinforces that approach, giving Dermont a controlled environment to translate the identity of The Weight Of The Woods into a visual format that matches its tone. Building on years of collaboration through DSCVR and previous live sessions. The consistency shows in how comfortable the performance feels, with Dermont fully settled into the space rather than adapting to it. Following the earlier "Funeral" session, "Refuge" continues shaping the album’s visual narrative. Keep "Refuge" in rotation as Dermot Kennedy continues to frame this album through live expression.
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