Riki - "Florence & Selena" (Official Video)
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"Florence & Selena" is the second single from Riki's second album "Gold"
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"This song is written by me and produced by Telefon Tel Aviv's Joshua Eustis. Opening the scene is a moody line on the saxophone, played by Charles Gorzcinsky, followed by Josh's nostalgic twinkling keys. This crescendos to a peak before a momentary breath in. To breathe in is to inspire- to animate the spirit. In this case it is to tell the story of old friends whose path forward is yet unknown." - Riki
Directed by Travis Waddell www.traviswaddell.com
Produced by Oblique TV www.oblique.tv
Cinematography: Travis Waddell
Editor: Alex Nicolaou
Steadicam: William Christenson
AC: Emmett Tekstra
Color: Nate Seymour at MPC
Titles: Colin Fletcher
VFX: Justin Hantz
Saxophone: Curtis Crump Jr.
Art Director: Chelsey Crowley
PA: Neil Johnson
Camera: CSLA Rentals
Location Special Thanks:
El Cid, Hot Dog Stand Studios, Hannah Gullixson, Griffith Park
West coast new romantic icon Riki returns with her 2nd simulacrum of pitch-perfect synth-pop, aptly titled for the precious substance it is: Gold. Inspired by notions of symbolic power, letting go, and transmutable realms of the heart, the album further refines her rare gift for making swooning melancholia as anthemic as it atmospheric. Working with Telefon Tel Aviv co-founder Josh Eustis at his Pasadena studio, the sessions unfolded fluidly and fruitfully, focusing on “quieter moments” and refining the record’s palette and voice. Occasional interruption from a nearby flock of wild parrots infused a mood of California dreaming, purple sunsets dissolving into deepening neon night.
Like all the most elusive pop, Riki’s songcraft is simultaneously direct and oblique, dynamic and detached, shifting from sparkling chorus to elliptical outro according to its own poetic logic. She characterizes her lyrical muse as “very much what’s going on in my life, things I wanted to say but didn’t have the platform.” This subcurrent of dream fulfillment animates the melodies with a specificity and immediacy that transcends her pantheon of 80’s influences: from Saâda Bonaire and Strawberry Switchblade to Bryan Ferry, Bananarama, and beyond. Gold skews less dance floor than her instant classic 2020 debut but taken as a collection it’s equally stirring, stylish, and exquisitely produced. Evocatively layered arrangements of drum machinery, sequencer, fretless bass, grey sky guitar, saxophone, and FX, anchored by Riki’s singular voice, alternately widescreen and wounded, yearning beyond time for ecstasies both fleeting and forever: “Thought I knew you, but you’ve gone far away / it’s not in your nature to stay / but the thought that I need you, grows stronger every day / the colors begin / to change.”
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"Florence & Selena" lyrics:
Full moon light
City night
burns away outside
City Lights
Dancing girls
dance away the night
Don’t let it pass you by, or wonder why
The world is changing now, don’t miss it for a thing,
knows how to make an entrance fresh as the night
If I ask you where it is, would you turn the other way?
I’m exactly where I stand at the dock of Clovelly
Entrance, there is no entrance, shines like a silver ring
Darkness may find your shadows, keep moving on
Knows how to make an entrance, fresh as the night
I’ll be coming ‘round with more take it all, and on and on and on
Пікірлер: 155
This is the perfect song to listen to at dawn, it gives me so much peace. thank you Riki and Dais for bring us nice music.
@TheSeptag
2 жыл бұрын
Staying up until dawn or with the morning coffee dawn?
@HINDERIZED
Жыл бұрын
Feel like this is more of a drive through night city lights kinda song. Getting lost in the architecture.
@seangrey3370
Жыл бұрын
It’s some of the best music ever, you should check out Sui Zhen
She sings very well and She is so beautiful too
Riki belongs to the city Riki belongs to the night
My favorite song from her so far! Absolutely enchanting.
Thank you Dais single handedly carrying music to the future
@DaisRecords
2 жыл бұрын
Credit to our wonderful artists and supporters! We but provide a platform! Thank you!
Immediately transported to my childhood in the 80's.
Everything is perfection, her beauty, the song, the 80s vibe, the 914. 10/10.
@rolfedrengen
2 жыл бұрын
What's the meaning of 914?
@ed1341
2 жыл бұрын
@@rolfedrengen the Porsche 914 at the beginning
I am speechless. Nearly cried.
that outro is magical
The magic effect this song has on me is unreal. Oh and that saxophone. 😌 ugh, my heart. I absolutely adore Riki.
This is wonderful. Some so-called “neo-80s” artists try hard to capture the decade's sound and fail, but this is so authentic. I love it!!
omg !!!! that girl has everything....voice , beauty , talent.
Beautiful as all Riki's music, hope to see her soon in Mexico.
awesome. that chorus is just awesome. if this song would have been in the 80s it would have been a Number 1 hit.
@PowernapDJ
Жыл бұрын
still listening to this song every day. best song of the century.
At 3:04 i literally started applauding when the sax came back in. Mén, it's beautiful I love it.
You're Art RIKI. Beautiful.
TQM Riki. 🥺🖤
One of my favourite songs of Gold 🖤 This could be a perfect song for the soundtrack of Twin Peaks. Reminds me a lot to Julee Cruise. And I love the dancing reference yo Madonna in: Open tour heart, Papá don't preach and True blue.
The ending is magical!
Hermosa voz,me fui a los 80 maravilloso, Gracias! 💎💯
This artist is something ELSE 😃
Клипец что надо! Видеоряд совпадает с музыкой!
This has been my favorite and most listened to song for the past month. I'm absolutely in love with this song! Fantastic work Riki! Dais Records for me is in the same class as labels I grew up with like Mute and 4AD. It's such an amazing time to be a music fan! Gonna try to make it to the show in March in Detroit. Thank you so much Riki & Dais Records. :D Great stuff.
Riki gives me exactly what I need.
I adore how haunting her music is.
The intro reminds working hour of tears for fears.
@DaisRecords
2 жыл бұрын
ooohhh high praise!
@timrichardson3601
2 жыл бұрын
Yesss!
@Bank_Editor
2 жыл бұрын
My fav by TFF...
@cloudbloom
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite songs it's so underrated
@MegaLuxury1
2 жыл бұрын
Love that song
A fantastic video for this exceptionally beautiful song!
All I know it could be included as a guest performance in The Bar at Twin Peaks
wow, this is beautiful... and the soothing sound of the sax too ❤️❤️
Loving the 80's retro sound and look of the videos this lady is involved in. what a fantastic era for music so I don't have to long for that time period anymore. Napoleon is much more immediate than this song but I'm sure this will grow on me. Some love sax in this song along with nice breezy synths. The best band I've ever heard with that retro 80's sound are a band called Mansun so check out their amazing prog album namely "Six," and amazing experience from start to finish.
Linda!!!!
riki is pure magic, love u! gracias!
I just streamed this four times today. Her vocals + Telefon Tel Aviv collab + chainmail? Literally perfect.
Absolutely love this song and video and album. 82 baby here. Total 80's vibe without sounding dated or try hard.
This gave me chills, excellent work
Reminds me of Cocteau twins, among others. Still unique and haunting in its own way :3
In less than 10 seconds I was already captivated! Oozing that 80's night life vibe! Total 10!!
So excited for the LP to arrive in the mail soon! Dais always bringing the heat for the people!
Stunning, as ever.
Keep calm and pretend it’s the ‘80s 😎🖤
She's simply perfect! With love from Russia!
Eighties forever !
Art 🧡
Most pleasant surprise of Fekete Zaj 2022 Hungary. ☺ You gained a new fan, Riki!
best artist of the year
Love you babe 🖤 such a great song
Magnificent!
That B line is gorgeous against her low sensual tones and that haunting bell in the back ground
I’ve preordered this cd and I can already tell this is going to be an album for the ages with such nostalgic yet timeless beauty. This and New Earth from Nuovo Testamento are the pinnacle of 2021 music for me.
This whole album is fucking awesome.
just stunning, both sounds and visuals
Sultry!
This song is stuck in my mind since the release of this clip. Amazing
Absolute perfection.
Amazing 🎷 🖤🔥
Me encantó está canción, tiene partes que me recuerdan al primer album de Sade. Riki es hermosa, que ganas de abrazarla
Exceptional song, mastering is unique
This song should have 10 billion views, its so damn good.
just lovely
Loving the new Riki.
Absolutely fabulous! I’m surprised I haven’t heard this track sooner ❤️🔥💖💕 such a calming energy this song gives off, I’m definitely adding this to a few playlists 🙌🏼
still doesnt get better than this
I want to thank Riki for giving me some serotonin on this dark winter day. Also lovely editing work by Alex!
Beautiful my dear Riki, beautiful!
Admit it Gen X, you've missed all the saxophone from the 80's 😆
this is sososooo good
riki baby riki baby riki baby
Amazing 🖤🖤🖤
Thank you Riki! It was great to see you live in Gdańsk! :*
Riki is so Rad
love this, glad they closed the frunk on the 914!
Sweet baby Christ this song is far too good.
Perfect
This is how you make a music video. Well done! I'm also in love with this song. Can't wait for the full album!
🥺❤️😝I love this
I love Riki I am obsessed
❤️❤️❤️
how beautiful, charming
Riki ti amo, ti amo , ti amo
Well this is cool
Perfect . Riki 🎼✨
PERFECCION!
Can't wait for the 26th!
I'm obsessed
Great videoclip, great music.
Isabella Rossellini + Tears For Fears + Nastassja Kinski + Everybody Wants to Rule the World = "Florence & Selena"
@janukomski6728
2 жыл бұрын
=all the best
@daudret2065
Ай бұрын
It's true, she looks a lot like Nastassja kinski. Riki is beautiful and talented.
for some reason she reminds me of sade. love her.
Excellent as usual
Love the saxamaphone
Beautiful New Romantic pop music.
Ouch, I'm in love again 🙂😥🙂
I love these kind of songs My new favorite song ✨💗💖
Love this
Circles or cycles are a major theme in this song and video
I love it 🌈
The Synth is strong in this one.
lovely 🖤🖤🖤
it's just incredible
just perfect!
Amazing beautiful girl, beautiful music, wonderful!!!!!!