Michael Tighe, a guitarist who joined Buckley late in the recording of Grace, brought with him what was to become the main riff on "So Real" that is played during the verses.

"[2] A music video for "So Real" was directed by English filmmaker Sophie Muller, and filmed in New York City.

[3] The video depicts Jeff Buckley riding a bicycle through the streets of New York City to a diner.

After finding a seat at the diner and interacting with other customers, he notices his bicycle being stolen by a group of gorillas.

Alongside the video's main narrative, surreal footage of Buckley and his band performing the song is featured throughout.