In this Is Now, Ferdinand Rennie is at his most heartfelt and refined. The ballad was released in May 2026, and will give listeners a moving but un-dramatic experience of the emotional maturity and honesty of grief. Instead of relying on melodrama to convey the story, Rennie lets the lyrics set in and use measured restraint to convey a message that could otherwise be delivered with more drama.
The song starts softly with a piano piece, immediately giving a contemplative atmosphere. Rennie’s baritone voice shines through to provide the emotional core of the song, delivering all the lyrics with warmth, control and authenticity. He has over 30 years of experience in musical theatre and has performed in Les Misérables, Jesus Christ Superstar and Beauty and the Beast.
This Is Now by Michael Andrew Storm and Meg McAndrew from the American musical Loving is a book that explores the reality of loss, and the personal journey of mourning. Beautifully understated, with Andrew Hollander, Alan Vukelic and Rennie himself handling the production, the vocals and storytelling come to the fore.
A beautiful reminder of the power of music to bring comfort during life’s toughest days from this Is Now. Ferdinand Rennie has produced a sincere and elegant ballad that sounds great even after the end of the song.
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