The Riptide Movement have today released their new single and video titled ‘All Works Out’ featuring the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland. Twenty years into their journey, The Riptide Movement return to one of their most meaningful songs with a version of ‘All Works Out’ that feels both intimate and grand in scope. Joined by National Symphony Orchestra Ireland, the band transforms the familiar track into something cinematic without losing the emotional honesty that made the original resonate so deeply. The music video captures that balance beautifully, allowing every note and expression to feel purposeful.
What stands out immediately is the atmosphere. Soft lighting, careful pacing, and the visible connection between the musicians create a sense of reflection that runs through the entire performance. Instead of relying on spectacle, the video leans into sincerity. Each orchestral swell gives the song a renewed emotional weight, making the lyrics land with even greater impact. The arrangement by Brian Byrne adds elegance while still preserving the rugged heart of the band’s sound.
Lead vocals carry a quiet wisdom throughout the performance, shaped by years of experience and shared history. You can feel the passage of time in the way the song unfolds, not as something heavy, but as something earned. The collaboration with conductor Gavin Murphy allows the orchestra to move naturally alongside the band rather than overpower it. Strings and brass rise around the melody like memories returning to the surface, giving the song a reflective warmth that lingers long after the final note.
The video also succeeds because it never forgets the human side of the story. Small visual moments between the performers reveal genuine respect and gratitude for the music they have created together over two decades. That feeling of connection extends outward to the audience as well. Fans who have followed The Riptide Movement for years will hear echoes of earlier memories inside this new interpretation, while new listeners are given a powerful introduction to the emotional core of the band.
‘All Works Out’ feels less like a celebration of longevity and more like a meditation on endurance, growth, and the quiet hope that keeps people moving forward. Few anniversary releases manage to feel this heartfelt. The combination of The Riptide Movement and National Symphony Orchestra Ireland results in a performance that honors the past while opening the song to entirely new emotional dimensions. It is a moving reminder that great music can continue evolving while still remaining true to itself.
About ‘All Works Out’
Irish rock band The Riptide Movement celebrate 20 years together with the release of a powerful new orchestral reimagining of their acclaimed song “All Works Out,” recorded in collaboration with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland.
Released on Friday, May 22nd, 2026, the track is one of two songs to emerge from the band’s special collaboration with the NSOI as part of their anniversary celebrations.
Originally recorded as part of a special orchestral collaboration in September 2020, the performance is now being officially released for the first time, offering fans a fresh take on one of the band’s most beloved songs.
Reimagined with orchestral arrangements by Brian Byrne and conducted by Gavin Murphy, the new version of ‘All Works Out’ combines the band’s emotional songwriting with the rich sound of National Symphony Orchestra Ireland.
The release marks a landmark moment in the band’s career, celebrating two decades of music, touring, and connection with audiences across Ireland and beyond.
Speaking about the project, the band said:
“‘All Works Out’ has always been a really important song for us and for everyone who has connected with the band over the years. We’ve played it hundreds of times live, but hearing it performed with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland brought a whole new emotion to the song. It feels nostalgic, cinematic and new all at once, and releasing it now feels like the perfect way to celebrate 20 years together as a band.”
‘All Works Out’ featuring National Symphony Orchestra Ireland will be available exclusively via Spotify and YouTube from Friday, May 22, 2026.
Further 20th anniversary announcements, including live dates, will follow in the coming weeks.
Featured image by Mark Nixon.
About The Riptide Movement
Formed in Dublin in 2006, The Riptide Movement are a Choice Prize-nominated, Gold-selling, Number 1 rock band renowned for their energetic live shows and emotionally resonant songwriting.
Across five studio albums, including their Gold-selling, Number 1 album Getting Through, the band have built a loyal following with standout songs such as “All Works Out,” “Elephant in the Room,” and “Something Special.”
Over the past two decades, The Riptide Movement have sold out iconic venues including the Olympia Theatre and Vicar Street, performed at major international festivals such as Glastonbury and Electric Picnic, and shared stages with artists including The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, and Neil Young.
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