Riki - "Florence & Selena" (Official Video)
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- "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.traviswadde...
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
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.
Staying up until dawn or with the morning coffee dawn?
Feel like this is more of a drive through night city lights kinda song. Getting lost in the architecture.
It’s some of the best music ever, you should check out Sui Zhen
Riki belongs to the city
Riki belongs to the night
Thank you Dais single handedly carrying music to the future
Credit to our wonderful artists and supporters! We but provide a platform! Thank you!
My favorite song from her so far! Absolutely enchanting.
Immediately transported to my childhood in the 80's.
I adore how haunting her music is.
Everything is perfection, her beauty, the song, the 80s vibe, the 914. 10/10.
What's the meaning of 914?
@@rolfedrengen the Porsche 914 at the beginning
Riki gives me exactly what I need.
At 3:04 i literally started applauding when the sax came back in. Mén, it's beautiful I love it.
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!!
that outro is magical
I am speechless. Nearly cried.
She sings very well and She is so beautiful too
This video is gorgeous. Loved the song for the last few years. It all works beautifully together.
Riki is so insanely beautiful and so is this song
The magic effect this song has on me is unreal. Oh and that saxophone. 😌 ugh, my heart. I absolutely adore Riki.
Linda!!!!
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 intro reminds working hour of tears for fears.
ooohhh high praise!
Yesss!
My fav by TFF...
One of my favorite songs it's so underrated
Love that song
Love you babe 🖤 such a great song
awesome. that chorus is just awesome. if this song would have been in the 80s it would have been a Number 1 hit.
still listening to this song every day. best song of the century.
This artist is something ELSE 😃
Клипец что надо! Видеоряд совпадает с музыкой!
I love these kind of songs
My new favorite song ✨💗💖
That B line is gorgeous against her low sensual tones and that haunting bell in the back ground
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.
Reminds me of Cocteau twins, among others. Still unique and haunting in its own way :3
Beautiful as all Riki's music, hope to see her soon in Mexico.
this is sososooo good
TQM Riki. 🥺🖤
Eighties forever !
omg !!!! that girl has everything....voice , beauty , talent.
The Synth is strong in this one.
The ending is magical!
You're Art RIKI. Beautiful.
A fantastic video for this exceptionally beautiful song!
She's simply perfect! With love from Russia!
Most pleasant surprise of Fekete Zaj 2022 Hungary. ☺
You gained a new fan, Riki!
Absolute perfection.
Sultry!
All I know it could be included as a guest performance in The Bar at Twin Peaks
This whole album is fucking awesome.
Hermosa voz,me fui a los 80 maravilloso, Gracias! 💎💯
I love Riki I am obsessed
Amazing 🎷 🖤🔥
Stunning, as ever.
Magnificent!
love this, glad they closed the frunk on the 914!
best artist of the year
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.
Me encantó está canción, tiene partes que me recuerdan al primer album de Sade. Riki es hermosa, que ganas de abrazarla
still doesnt get better than this
Art 🧡
🥺❤️😝I love this
riki is pure magic, love u! gracias!
Sweet baby Christ this song is far too good.
This gave me chills, excellent work
Absolutely love this song and video and album. 82 baby here. Total 80's vibe without sounding dated or try hard.
I'm obsessed
I just streamed this four times today. Her vocals + Telefon Tel Aviv collab + chainmail? Literally perfect.
wow, this is beautiful... and the soothing sound of the sax too ❤️❤️
Amazing 🖤🖤🖤
In less than 10 seconds I was already captivated! Oozing that 80's night life vibe! Total 10!!
This song should have 10 billion views, its so damn good.
OMG She's the best, pls come to Mexico Cityyy soon OwO
Loving the new Riki.
Exceptional song, mastering is unique
just stunning, both sounds and visuals
This song is stuck in my mind since the release of this clip. Amazing
I love it 🌈
PERFECCION!
Riki ti amo, ti amo , ti amo
just lovely
So excited for the LP to arrive in the mail soon! Dais always bringing the heat for the people!
Can't wait for the 26th!
Thank you Riki! It was great to see you live in Gdańsk! :*
Beautiful my dear Riki, beautiful!
Circles or cycles are a major theme in this song and video
Perfect
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.
I love your dancing!
for some reason she reminds me of sade. love her.
Perfect . Riki 🎼✨
Great videoclip, great music.
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 🙌🏼
Well this is cool
I want to thank Riki for giving me some serotonin on this dark winter day. Also lovely editing work by Alex!
Keep calm and pretend it’s the ‘80s 😎🖤
Excellent as usual
Riki is so Rad
how beautiful, charming
Love this
lovely 🖤🖤🖤
it's just incredible
just perfect!
Cool, interesting and deep voice :)
gotta pull up to a riki show in my 914 now
riki baby riki baby riki baby
Amazing beautiful girl, beautiful music, wonderful!!!!!!
Love the saxamaphone