There’s something surreally enchanting and connectable to me in Diane Cluck’s video for “Sara,” from her newest album on Important Records entitled Boneset (pre-order on digital, CD, and LP; out tomorrow). Typically, I hate lyrics. But maybe it’s old memories or spirits within my recollection of previous times that are being stirred while listening.
Specifically, the possession in “Sara” that’s blended between what’s being shown and told beholds a pleasant mystique that separates the listener from words and actions. For example, I figure (from the lyrics listed in the About section of the “Sara” YouTube page) that the character being vocalized is dead. However, is “Sara” the person doing the burying or the one who IS buried? Now, seen in this video is Diane Cluck dancing, caressing, and attacking (??) nature, so we know as a general audience that is NOT “Sara.” However, the only idea I have of the lyrics, “Sara-Kali-Ereshkigal-Sara” is sort of an enchantment to the goddess of the dead/underworld. Which in terms of the video, makes me think Diane Cluck is either in the act of praying or becoming, considering she is singing. You be the judge, and grip on that young analog Diane Cluck via Boneset on Important Records tomorrow!
• Diane Cluck: http://dianecluck.info
• Important Records: http://www.importantrecords.com
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