April McMahon has released her original song "Hearts That Cry," a project that began in her high school years and was completed shortly after the September 11 attacks. The song, now available on major digital platforms, represents the fulfillment of a long-held vision made possible by AI music technology. McMahon wrote the first half of the song in high school and finished the second half during a time of national mourning, with lyrics that reflect on life's fragility and the importance of recognizing the pain of others.
For years, McMahon carried the song and the vision for what it could become. With the help of AI music technology, she was finally able to bring that vision to life using her original words and her own voice, transformed into a complete musical production. Musically, "Hearts That Cry" evokes the dramatic, cinematic orchestral rock of Trans-Siberian Orchestra blended with the soulful, powerful contemporary Christian sound of Lauren Daigle. This combination reflects the emotional scope of the song, pairing sweeping musical possibilities with a message rooted in faith, compassion, and hope.
"I've always loved creating and imagining what something could become," McMahon said. "For me, it's not about the stage or the spotlight. It's about the music, the message, and the hearts it will reach. AI music technology gave me a way to take something I had carried in my heart for years and finally hear it come to life." McMahon describes herself not as a traditional performer but as a creator and producer who loves developing ideas, telling stories, and watching a vision become reality. Her creative pursuits extend beyond music into writing, painting, and filmmaking.
The song takes listeners through the complete Gospel message, from the problem of a broken and hurting world to the solution found in Jesus Christ, and ultimately to a personal, direct cry out to God. McMahon hopes the song will inspire people to slow down, see one another more deeply, walk alongside those who are hurting, and find lasting hope and healing in Jesus Christ. "Hearts That Cry" is available now on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio, among other platforms.
Her vision for the song extends beyond its current recording. McMahon hopes to connect with musicians, producers, vocalists, choir directors, and performers who can imagine bringing "Hearts That Cry" to life on an even grander scale with a full orchestra, band, choir, and powerful vocal performances. "I would love to see what this song could become in the hands of talented musicians and performers," she said. "Imagine hearing it performed live with a full orchestra, a band, a choir, and singers bringing the message to life. That would be incredible. My hope is that the song reaches people who need to hear its message most."
As McMahon introduces "Hearts That Cry" to a wider audience, she hopes it will serve as more than a musical release. Her prayer is that it will encourage compassion, remind people of life's brevity, and point hurting hearts toward the hope found in Jesus Christ. The song's message is captured in Psalm 147:3 (KJV): "He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds." McMahon's work spans multiple creative fields, and more information is available at https://aprilmcmahon.com. The release is issued through Sundance Media House, whose website is https://sundancemediahouse.com.
