Noel Gallagher has shared the official video for his latest single ‘We’re On Our Way Now’. The video is inspired by French New Wave Cinema and stars actor Matt Smith – of Doctor Who and The Crown fame.
The video features vintage-looking black and white visuals that follow the relationship of lovestruck couple Smith alongside actor and model Gala Gordon. The video also features a brief appearance from the former Oasis member himself. At the end of the clip Smith and Gordon drive around the streets of London in a classic car.
Video directors Dan Cadan and Jonathan Mowatt explained that the pair had been inspired by the French crime film A Bout De Souffle (aka Breathless). Caden commented, “Renowned for rejecting convention and tradition, French New Wave cinema has a timeless aesthetic that boldly favours experimentation and an iconoclastic spirit. Noel embodies all of the above, so it’s the perfect fit.”
Explaining the meaning behind ‘We’re On Our Way Now’, Gallagher said: “It’s a song about not getting to say goodbye and the frustration of things left unsaid.” The song will feature on Gallagher’s forthcoming ‘Best Of’ album ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)’, which celebrates the 10th anniversary of his band the High Flying Birds. ‘Back The Way We Came: Vol 1 (2011-2021)’ will arrive on June 11 via Sour Mash, with a special edition coming the following day (June 12) as part of Record Store Day 2021‘s first drop.
Noel Gallagher was recently announced as the official ambassador for this year’s Record Store Day earlier this week. He stated: “Record shops were really important when I was growing up. It’s something that’s in my DNA.”
