Found in the Inbox: Oliver James Lives Out Loud on “The More You Love, The More You Live”

Wire And Wood Recordings, Powderfinger Promotions and Rive Video announced Oliver James’ second album, What Have We Learned, with its lead single “The More You Love, The More You Live.” The Rive Video Promotion campaign describes rock songs built on soaring vocals, sweeping melodies and one memorable chorus after another.

A full band and a big-name engineer

James Sampson plays acoustic and electric guitars and sings lead, with keyboardist Brett Levine, a rhythm section of Rick Nash and Larry Grano, and strings arranged by Chris Howes. The album was co-produced, mixed and mastered by Alan Sanderson, whose credits include Elton John, the Rolling Stones, Weezer and Fleetwood Mac. The campaign calls it a mix of celebration and quiet introspection, each song a story of modern life.

An award-winning sing-along

With a message of positivity and hope and a panoramic chorus, the single was named Best Pop/Rock Song by the Akademia in November 2016. The influences range from John Lennon, Ray Davies, David Bowie, Burt Bacharach and Pete Townshend to David Sylvian, Scott Walker, Jimmy Webb and Nick Drake.

Why it was in the inbox

The title is the whole philosophy, and the chorus is built to be sung back.

Watch the official video

Release details from Rive Video Promotion’s campaign for “The More You Love, The More You Live.” This feature updates Exposed Vocals’ original February 2017 post.