There are a lot of talented people in the world from artist, writers, musicians, and the list goes on, but when those talented, well…more like gifted individuals collaborate on a project, then something special can truly come from it. ‘In Our Talens’ is a song by the group known as the Bowerbirds which is comprised of Phil Moore and Beth Tacular, both of whom are designers by trade. When they started on their musical journey they were living in an abandoned building in a swampy forest, with the time spent there, inspiring them to write songs that would make their first EP “Danger at Sea”. From there it led to going on the road living out of a van, settling in North Carolina and calling an Air Stream trailer home, all the while making music and writing songs.
Fast forward to the present and you can find them finishing up their log cabin home when not on tour, and being eco-conscious at the same time. All of this reflects in their music, with Phil having a voice that could be described as organic. His songs don’t feel rushed; they feel as if you’re a city dweller that drives out on country roads just to remember what fresh air is supposed to feel like…something that I haven’t had in quite some time (and I’m probably in desperate need of). I bring this up only for the fact, that anyone who spends enough time with me knows, that the music being made by the Bowerbirds is not something that usually gets airplay through my headphones, a testament to the fact, that the Bowerbirds can offer you that soothing southern comfort that your little heart may crave for every now and then. This now brings us to the other gifted person, Mr. Alan Poon; a photographer, director, and cinematographer, who was able to craft a beautiful stop-motion video for the Bowerbirds. I’m going to end it here with you watching Alan’s handiwork, and me, going out to find a spot in the city to get some fresh air…
Bowerbirds “In Our Talons” from Alan Poon on Vimeo.