Pigeon - It's You (Official Video)
Born out of an impromptu post-pub jam session in Margate, the 5-piece group Pigeon swoops onto the scene with their blistering debut EP Yagana and now uncover the official video for It’s You.
As the tracks cross effortlessly between Afro-disco, grunge, no wave and jazz, the cohesive symbiotic relationship of the band members is obvious from the start. The powerful vocals of Guinean singer Falle Nioke are complemented by a wealth of talent from Graham Godfrey on drums, Steve Pringle on keys, Tom Dream on guitar and Josh Ludlow on bass.
Furthermore, Tom Dream and Josh Ludlow are electronic artists in their own right – with a number of artistic projects in the works, as well as having performed together as ambient duo Soma World. Both used to play in metal and grunge bands in earlier years, an influence which has made its way into Pigeon’s distinctive sound.
The Yagana EP is an emotionally-charged offering, exploring themes of lust, saudade, homesickness, and hope for peace. The title track ‘Yagana’ translates to “it’s been a while”, and though its up-tempo disco rhythm and wild synth solos lend a cheerful disposition, the lyrics describe a melancholic yearning for Africa. Nioke sings in Susu, Wolof and Malinke – as he describes the struggle of being separated from one’s family, as well as hustling to support them financially from afar.
Video produced by Binalogue
Directed by Federico Urdaneta
Starring model / performer Danni Spooner (they/them)
Tom Dream says about the video:
"We definitely loved Fede’s enthusiasm to incorporate talent from the local community here in Margate, and collaborate with other creative minds in the town that we live and made the record. Also the concept totally captured the mood in which we created the music."
Federico Urdaneta (Director) about the concept of the video:
The Origin of the Species
THE STRANGER lives in the depths of the ocean and comes out of the water once a century to feast. They're hungry for everything: our food, our clothes, our trinkets, our people. Since they only have one day, they move quickly. They take what they want and move on.
They're used to the water, so every time they come out it takes them a moment to get used to walking. From fish, to reptile, to ape. All in one day.
It's not easy work. By the end of the day they're full and satiated. They then cast away what they've collected, or even better, they burn it. They love fire. They rarely get to see fire.
Then, they rest. Happy.