Gazel, British/Turkish singer, song-writer and producer, has shared the video for her new acoustic version of her debut single, ‘Pointing At The Moon’. The release of the video comes a week after Gazel released her acoustic version of her debut single, ‘Pointing At The Moon’.
The video features live footage, shot at a session, at Hackney Road Studios, visualises Gazel’s creative and masterful artistry. Speaking about the single, Gazel, said: “The title ‘Pointing At The Moon’ is from a text by the Indian mystic Osho that talks about mistaking symbols for reality. The song is about how looking for meaning in life will always get you stuck in a trap of words. This stripped back version is the first time I’ve recorded a song of mine acoustically and I really enjoyed singing and playing violin on it.”
‘Pointing At The Moon’ is a track taken from Gazel’s forthcoming album, ‘Gazel’s Book Of Souls’. The album sees each track represent a different ‘soul’ from the protagonist’s unconscious mind, forming a fluid, provocative and deeply symbolic narrative exploring dreams, illusion, individualism and the great mystery of the human mind.
Gazel’s music has been described as “experimental and gene-blending takes influence from both the mysticism and the folk music of her Middle-Eastern roots.” She saturates her music with profound philosophical references, the resulting creations form what Gazel calls “music from a fractured mindscape”.
Gazel has previously performed sold-out shows at venues including the Borderline, The Waiting Room and Birthdays, with her live shows an unmissable immersive experience of visual and sonic performance reflecting lyrical narratives and characters from her forthcoming album, ‘Gazel’s Book Of Souls’.