Flumes released a music video for his collaboration with Caroline Polacheck titled "Sirens," and many fans were amazed at the visuals and the concept; what is the meaning and symbolism behind the track's video?
According to Uproxx, the 36-year-old songstress can be seen descending from the top. At the same time, the electronic producer, who appears to be wearing a racetrack suit with a helmet, lies unconscious at the top of a lake in an underground cave.
Throughout the song, the two slowly approach each other.
In the end, the record producer is revived after Polacheck reaches him at the bottom of the cave. The singer saved him, and they left the area by slowly flying out.
Today, director Daniel Askill revealed to the outlet the symbolism and the meaning behind the music video, saying the song inspired him to create a film.
The video revolves around the theme of "nature and technology, transcendence and materiality."
Askill then expressed his gratitude to an "incredible team of collaborators" consisting of Khalid Mohtaseb, Jonathan Zawada, Dion Lee, Serial Pictures, and Collider's Glenn Stewart.
Flume and Polacheck have been friends for years. When the latter moved to Los Angeles, California, they often ran into each other and met up to play games of "Magic: The Gathering."
During a session, producer Danny L. Harle played one of Polacheck's voice notes, which later became the basis for "Sirens."
The "Breathless" songstress wrote the lyrics during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in London, United Kingdom.
Speaking about the lyrics, Polacheck said, "feeling so small, unable to control anything in the world, and the lyric 'sirens' was in reference to constant ambulances I was hearing" because she was "really going through it.
Flume Enters a New Era for 'Palaces'
In February, the Australian electronic music producer announced his upcoming album titled "Palaces."
Aside from Polacheck, the record will feature collaborations with Damon Albarn, Oklou, Kučka, and Vergen Maria. According to Pitchfork, the album will be released on May 20.
To accompany his record announcement, he released the lead single "Say Nothing," featuring May-A.
Flumes' first single appears to be connected to his collaboration with Polacheck, as he was also wearing a racetrack suit in the music video.
In a statement, the producer said the song is about feelings of post-relationship clarity; he also wrote the song during the pandemic.
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