Kyan - Lonely River
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- Опубліковано 3 гру 2018
- kyanmusic.lnk.to/LonelyRiver
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Twitter: / kyanmusic
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Directors - Ukweli Roach & Kyan
Creative Associate - Rosie Litterick
Producer - Claire Stidston
Editor - Kyan
DOP - Simeon Qsyea
DOP Assistant - Matt Biancheri
Gaffer - Camil Liberto
Grader - Yoomin Lee @ Jogger
Playback - Izzy Poles
Wardrobe Stylist - Caylee Webber
Runner -Clemence Faurere
Cast:
Kyan
Richard Myers
Ken Stamp
Fraser Wood
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From the moment we are born we are each given a label. Girl. Boy. Pink. Blue. With these labels comes a set of preconceptions + rules
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The more we move through life, the more labels we accumulate, until not only can others not see beyond them, but we too struggle to find our true and individual selves amongst them
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My earliest memories are filled with experimentation + expression; wearing my new wellies in bed, dressing up in sparkly clothes, makeup, going to school dressed as a superhero. I did whatever made me happy and felt right, as most kids do.
With time things began to change. From age 6 I was constantly called a girl because I had long hair, then I got a little older and that changed to “coconut” (black on the outside, white on the inside) because I was academic and that wasn’t considered a trait associated with a black boy
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Labels are used as a tool to manage the expectation of what we as a person or a group of people is capable of and those kids were just following what they had been taught by society. It didn’t take very long to go from not giving a damn to being painfully aware of how I was perceived by others
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We live in a world where the label ‘girl’ means that 132 million girls receive little or no education. A world where the word ‘terrorist’ has become synonymous with the word ‘Muslim’. A world where the label ‘gay’ makes you a criminal in over 70 countries
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With this video I wanted to mash together different labels, and overlap, contradict and juxtapose stereotypes I’ve encountered in my own life.
I found it fascinating how little it takes to shape somebody’s impression of you. A layer of lipstick + a red scarf and instantly the conclusion drawn is very different to that of the same person but with a baggy hoody, jeans and Timberlands
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This video embraces individuality, fluidity and the freedom to create and be your own you, outside of the boxes that are provided
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I've don't think I've ever had this much fun making a video. I really felt like I was able to step outside of my own personal labels for those twelve hours and become that careless kid again. It was incredible.
Amazing words and amazing video 💚
I'm almost speechless here, what a wonderful music video. Your story is very touching. I'm glad I've just discovered such a talented and young artist.
this is so amazing, beautiful, and inspiring. Thank you for this.
So your gay and want us to say it okay.
Beautiful music, beautiful video, so much truth and honesty. Thank you.
I haven't watched this till today, I listened to the song but didn't watch the video... in the middle of it I was like I recognise Ukweli's vibes around here, I looked down and there he was. You two together directing plus your music, one of my favourite things. Much love!
A brief journey into Kyan’s world. Lyrically beautiful. Deep and soulful.
You have been blessed with many gifts. Thank you for sharing. The “industry” needs to wake up from their coma appreciate what they have here.🙏✊
I can't believe this only has 18k views 3 years later
He is so talented
Full of masterpiece
I wish you will be a famous artist soon, because people needs to hear your music
My gosh wth with being famous, no sir, no no no
What I probably meant is that your music is great, yet greatness does not imply popularity
Your voice!!!!!
I was fearing this song wouldn't get a video! Amazing!
Executed so well!! Great video, great lyrics, amazing message. Thank you for sharing
I need time to understand the music video because I still shocked. 😨😨😨 What a wonderful cinematography by the way 👌😊
HOLY FUCKING SHIT. Love the commentary here about identity, commodification, and containing multitudes... we all contain so many selves, and especially for creatives... it can feel like you're just trying to sell different slices of these selves through your art. It's an exhilarating and depressing process... big applause to you for sharing your experience of it. XO
so wild and sooo deep. amazing. Amazing Production, Visuals and vocals.
How can you have only 3k subs bro ? Amazing
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I love the transitions in the whole video, good work Kyan!
You are a real artist ! Love the song and the video is simply amazing !
Obsessed with this, Kyan! Absolutely amazing. This is art ✨ congratulations on such an insane video to such an amazing song.
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
are you still listening every day
This voice is extraordinary
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Dean. This is art. Kyan i love you. ! This is amazing
yes
YOU ARE AMAZING. - TRULY
I LOVE YOU KYAN! This is amazing.
Wow😍😍😍
this is so good omg
This put a smile on my face. I've had a rough day (month, year, life..) so thank you
he said "yea ight gotta bounce"
I like your music
I see you just just bit like Jeanelle Monay, keep that feelinig
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Whatttttttttt 😨😨😨😨😨
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