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#Claire Rousay’s “A Kind of Promise” video demands your attention

#Claire Rousay’s “A Kind of Promise” video demands your attention

Watch the latest visual from the sound artist’s album A Softer Focus.

Experimental artist Claire Rousay has used field recordings, text-to-speech programs, and many other non-traditional forms in her music so this year’s A Softer Focus, which utilises luxuriant textures and even some melodics, felt like a bold step into the unknown. Though prolific in her output (Rousay has released two EPs and something akin to a greatest hits collection in recent weeks) A Softer Focus is a perfect entry point to her work. At its best, Rousay’s material takes the every day and elevates it into something greater than the sum of its parts. Take “A Kind of Promise,” for example. Use of simple strings evoke an intimacy that feels both melancholy and welcoming at the same time, pulling you in and providing something that feels equally good to either focus in or, or zone out to.

A video for “A Kind of Promise” is premering above. The video is continues the sense of being present in the moment, gently showcasing a series of daily events (A bottle of Corona beer is poured into a glass, Rousay switches on a lamp and draws the blinds) that combine to feel transcendent.

Speaking to The FADER about the track, Rousay said: “‘A Kind Of Promise’ is about slowing down in order to achieve a more concentrated and intentional experience. The track features Lia Kohl (cello) whose ability to listen deeply and respond intentionally is perfectly represented here. This recording, like all the tracks on A Softer Focus, was made in collaboration with visual artist Dani Toral. While she did not directly contribute to this video shoot, her work and methods were in the forefront of my mind the entire time. The video was shot and edited in my home, using the most basic of resources. Once Dani signed off on the final edit, it felt complete.”

A Softer Focus is out now.


By David Renshaw

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