There is a lovely sense of freedom at the heart of Anthony John Sissian’s “Set Free to Be.” The Australian independent composer and artist brings a joyful, uplifting dance sound to a song about recognising the light within ourselves and others, and finding the freedom to simply be who we are.
What makes the story behind the track interesting is how naturally it came together. Sissian explains that the music and lyrics arrived together in the early hours of the morning, already fully formed. He describes feeling more like a scribe than someone deliberately sitting down to write a song. That sense of something arriving unexpectedly seems closely connected to the spirit of the finished track.
Rather than carrying a complicated message, “Set Free to Be” centres on three simple feelings: joy, connection and freedom. Its message encourages listeners to appreciate the light in themselves while recognising it in others too. There is something welcoming about that idea, especially when it is delivered through an upbeat dance track designed to lift the mood.
Released through Aurora Sentient, the song also reflects Sissian’s desire to share the feeling he experienced when it first came to him. It is not just about getting people moving, but about leaving them with a little more happiness and openness. “Set Free to Be” is a positive reminder that sometimes the most meaningful thing we can do is allow ourselves and others the space to be.
