"transgressive nature of man"
The cinematic Wolverine by Austin's indie psych / R&B out fit Nané feels like dark indie noir with dangerous tones stitched up with deep bass sounds and screaming psyche rock guitar. The song holds a steady tension within Daniel Sahad's vox that seem to be stoked in the back of his throat like an animalistic growl. The equally cinematic video as directed by Moyo Oyelola with the main characters played with a heavy gravitas by twins Rakeem and Hakeem Wortham makes for a captivating experience.
Sahad explains the concept of the video:
“This song highlights the transgressive nature of man. How far "good" people can separate themselves from their own values for selfish reasons; creaking open the door for darkness to enter in small doses until, over time, they are entirely consumed. In this song we follow the story of two good souls who rob a jewelry store for a reason they attempt to justify. On their journey, one of the criminals realizes that the other seems not only to commit the heinous crimes, but to enjoy them, and beckons to let the thrill of his wrongdoings wash over him -- making his lungs shiver. Moral of the story: We cannot understand the implications of the unseen. The only way to control darkness is to confront it and cast it away. A small window of opportunity can lead to a lifetime of broken doors.
In this video we watch the internal struggle of our hero as he battles with his demons. They destroy his home, tie him up, and celebrate their victory, until our hero finally summons the courage to take ownership of himself and ultimately burn down their playground. Emerging from the ashes of his innocence, reborn as both the goodness and the evil within him, and stronger for it.”
Nané is Daniel Sahad (vocals), Ian Green (guitar), Scott Mcintyre (bass), Brady Knippa (drums) and David Thacker +JaRon Marshall (keys).
-Robb Donker Curtius
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