Blues/Review Paul Philip Studer - All My Love

Following the tragic loss of Diane, Paul Philip Studer recognized the signs of an impending breakdown. Without his wife to get him through it, he begged to be admitted to the hospital but was refused. After physically laying down at Foss Park Hospital’s entrance, his cab driver convinced the staff to admit him. Before long he was transferred to a Scarborough hospital where he was told he was being sectioned.

“All My Love” by Paul Philip Studer is a heartbreaking and intensely personal ode to his late wife, Diane, that exhibits a unique combination of artistic expression, bereavement, and love. The album, which was released on July 31, 2024, in association with the esteemed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, is a very moving contribution from a man who turned sorrow into an amazing musical tribute.

Paul's debut sounds more like an intimate letter than an album since he has composed music all of his life but has never ventured to release it. His songs are elevated by the orchestral arrangements, which combine sweeping, cinematic depth with unadulterated passion. The spirit of desire, resiliency, and the bittersweet beauty of recollections are captured in songs like "Can You Hear Me," "On My Own," and "Storm Clouds." These songs, which were performed during Diane's memorial ceremony, gave Paul, his friends, and his family peace and a sense of connection that words alone could never provide, securing his homage.

The participation of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra gives this intensely personal album a sense of grandeur while converting Paul's innermost feelings into something that everyone can identify with. The songs have a delicate yet potent quality, demonstrating the resilience of unwavering love and the healing potential of artistic expression.

“All My Love” is a tale of healing and dedication, not simply an album. Anyone who has known love, grief, and the unwavering need to respect those we love will be able to relate to Paul Philip Studer's masterpiece, which he created from his sorrow. It is a tribute to the deepest feelings in life that will never be forgotten.