Angelou Unveils Summery Single 'Pearls Amber' with New Visual Direction

Lithuanian artist Angelou has unveiled a new song and music video, "PERLAI GINTARAI" (Pearls Amber), signaling a shift towards a lighter, more upbeat sound. The track, a collaboration with Tomas Narkevičius (Free Finga) and Benas Kukenys, moves away from the darker tone of her previous album, "RODEO."

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I gradually felt myself leaning more towards a faster tempo in my work. That's how the idea for the song 'PERLAI GINTARAI' was born, inspired by the "Miami bass" genre.

Angelou described the creative process as natural, allowing the music to evolve without predefined boundaries. "I gradually felt myself leaning more towards a faster tempo in my work. That's how the idea for the song 'PERLAI GINTARAI' was born, inspired by the 'Miami bass' genre," she explained. The song's theme revolves around a feeling of "letting go," a sentiment amplified by the initial instrumental version.

The music video, directed by Justė Urbonavičiūtė, blends everyday visuals with surreal elements, vibrant colors, and playful symbols. Angelou sports eight different outfits in the video. "We wanted to maintain a sense of carelessness and a bright, summery color palette," Urbonavičiūtė said, citing the films "Heathers" and "Friday" as inspirations, with a bath scene partly influenced by "Pretty Woman."

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We wanted to maintain a sense of carelessness and a bright, summery color palette.

Kukenys contributed to the song's instrumental base, which was initially intended for his own album. Free Finga further enhanced the track's dynamics. Angelou expressed her satisfaction with the collaboration, calling it a "dream team" experience due to the ease and enjoyment of working with long-time acquaintances.

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With Ben and Tom, we have known each other for a long time, so the entire creative process was easy, fun, and relaxing. I thought more than once that I was working with a dream team.