ANOHNI and the Johnsons - SCAPEGOAT
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Songs of the year 2023 Mojo
From the new album MY BACK WAS A BRIDGE FOR YOUR TO CROSS
Cast (in order of appearance):
Helen Bishop
Olivia Bailey
Leonardo Benozzi-Vogrig
Kendra Aaron
Sophie Bradley
Director: Sara Hegarty
Director of Photography: Justin Mills
Art Director: Barbara Hegarty
Assistant Producer: Ella Hegarty
Assistant Camera: Marco Benozzi
Special Thanks: Amanda Chavez-Garcia
"SCAPEGOAT" depicts a young woman contained in isolation, who retreats within her mind to a pastoral world where a mandate of care protects her, and she is free to express joy, wonderment and relief. The video asks whether such a society is within reach.
The song “SCAPEGOAT”, cowritten with producer Jimmy Hogarth, articulates the crisis experienced by those caught in cycles of persecution, lyrically interweaving the voice of a perpetrator with an omniscient perspective, perhaps of Nature Herself, as She watches on, holding empathic space for the underlying subject of assault.
“You’re so killable… disappear-able. / This one we need not protect / This one’s a freebie for our guns/ Take this one to a place/You’d better have your way / Take all of my hate into your body.” ANOHNI refers alternately to victims of sexual assault, kidnapping, murder, gun violence, and bullying, illuminating the reality that certain human bodies in our societies are designated as expendable.
In the final stanza, ANOHNI states “It doesn’t matter who you are, or where you come from / It doesn’t matter what you’ve got to give, or why you want to live / You’re my scapegoat / It’s not personal.” By stating “It’s not personal,” ANOHNI separates the dignity and the interior lives of scapegoated individuals from the violence they endure.
This is Sara Hegarty's second video working with ANOHNI; previously she made a video for "Swanights" by Antony and the Johnsons.
“On listening to the lyrics of Scapegoat, I felt the stark and naked pain of the experience of being a victim of scapegoating. My intention in making this film was to contrast this pain with a positive transformational experience, to present a path from brokenness to healing. The locations - from the derelict building at the start to the buttercup field - were carefully chosen to reflect the different stages of the journey. The end result is a film embracing a move towards the feminine, connectedness with others, and the earth.” - Sara Hegarty
“The essence of the film, in its story of moving from vulnerability and abandonment to personal power and strength, has a wider implication that is relevant to our world today. It offers a spiritual journey through darkness and despair into the joy and light of strong connection with others and the beauty and wonder of nature in all its glory. It can be seen as an expansive view of a way through individual and collective suffering.” - Barbara Hegarty.
“Life ebbs and flows. In this film I see the curious exploration of newness, a helping hand there for you if you only reach for it, joy and connection in the sunlight - even in the face of trying circumstances. This film reminds me of the importance of connection with those around me, and of the hidden talents we all have when we are given a chance to shine.” - Ella Hegarty
“The subjugation of women and the earth is one and the same. Enforce a global standard for the rights and ethical treatment of women, including the right to abortion. Relieve men of their roles as protectors and predators. Repattern societies to nurture the resurgence of biodiversity. Restore the female archetype as central to creation. Make it illegal to profit from the sale of fossil fuels, weapons, toxic chemicals, medicine, and the imprisonment of others. Dismantle obscene wealth. Criminalize the torture of animals. De-escalate the “necessity” of economic growth. Prosecute war criminals and agents of corporate ecocide. Require global referendums on the development and proliferation of new technologies. Replace all men in seats of corporate, religious, and governmental power today with women. Ask why we are more willing to succumb to the final destruction of the biosphere, the source of our lives, than explore changes such as these.” - ANOHNI Hegarty
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There’s a lot of scapegoating about.
Let’s hope these troubled times pass soon and we have a peaceful earth again 🙏
This song makes me cry every time.
One of my favorite songs of the year, thank you ANOHNI
That voice. LOVE!!!
masterpiece, one of the best songs released this year 🥺 it feels earth-shattering
Always gorgeous music. Much love to you Anohni ❤️
fabulous ! harshly direct to the message . The paradox of beauty imagenery to the message to spread. One of the latest favourite videos. Actuality in a videoclip.
We are sending you love ANOHNI for this wonderful project❤❤❤❤
Beautiful..it's describes how I feel.
Even the dancing in the meadow is me in my dreams.
Thank you.
A chilling song, a sublime voice
somehow the most chilling line to me is "it's not personal"
and very controversial
If by sublime you mean awful
🔒🎙🎹🎸@@Oculed1She has a wonderful Voice 📻🎶💥
@@simonedgbaston if by wonderful you mean awful
my favorite track on this incredible record. when do we get to see you live again?
Genius. Stunning song from my favourite album of 2023.
Always brought to a puddle of tears when you release something new
love love love that you are still creating such wonderfully magical music.
Heartbreakable lyrics
❤️love your songs and voice
Beautiful. Thank you so much
Such a breathtaking song.
Thank you, Anohni! Thank you so much for this ❤️❤️❤️
Wow. wonderful. What a voice. ❤❤
This made me cry within the first few seconds. 😢 it’s so timely with what the uk Tory twat government are doing targeting our Trans kin, refugees, and lesbian and gay folk trying flee persecution. I fear I may be next.
hold on
😮 Not forgetting Muslims 😊
I am your fan in China!❤really hope one day you can tour to China 🎉. Your songs give me power to face all the difficulties in life, and tell me to be a strong girl ❤ to pursue my dream. Thank you so much!❤
Beautifuly done !❤❤❤
stunning as always!Big love to you anohni!Xoxo.
Astonishing ❤
Awesome piece @Anohni ❤
Sublime in tutto.Sempre più delicato, sempre più profondo. Grazie ANOHNI❤
So gorgeous! Both song and video ❤
What a voice!! And that final riff is amazing, the guitar cries!🖤🖤🖤
Beautiful ❤thanks Anohni and Sara ❤
My favourite song from the album x
Mine too
Drone Bomb Me part 2. Lovely as always
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🖤👁
LOVED THAT Congrats.
This is beyond beautiful ❤❤
What a MASTERPIECE!
That’s what music can be.
from the bottom of my heart so beautiful thanks for posting this is art that moves us to be better
the instrumental breakdown is chef's kiss
Best voice in existence and it's not even close.
Beautiful.... come to Brazil 🇧🇷
So disturbing and beautiful. I felt really uneasy listening and watching this. The juxtaposition of the vision with the lyrics and message. Something indescribably haunting and true.
Very Daughters of the Dust ❤Sense and Sensibility with the stunning imagery 😊
best song on the album exactly!!
When you pour your hate into another body, you participate in the crucifixion of love. Lament. Love was there. Heaven was in her eyes and her gentle hand. Such a tragic song.
this song absolutely destroys me and im sure the music video will too
Such a gorgeous voice. Longtime fan.
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OMG, I love this song
OMG! the child he's my sweet nephew! how cute...what a beautiful song ❤
The next beautiful tale....for kneel! ❤
An astonishing record!
So emotional the voice gives me goosebumps
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This is breath-taking, literally
Oh so beautiful. 🥺❤
🖤💙🖤💙
Beautiful.
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Stunning
beautiful as always
Silenced and in awe ❤
Wow♥️💔
My heart.
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Anohni is so powerfull
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please come to vienna, austria!
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Just beautiful.
kindest soul ❤
Zemfira, you and rihanna are the best))
❣💥
😍😍😍
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Je vous aime
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♥♥♥
Que musica linda
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What an album what a masterpiece song
wow, completely new.. music, Renaissance is here!
So powerful ❤❤❤
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Merci
Thank you for sharing your sensibility! This one as a funny way to to say I hate you…🚽
a triumph
Masterpiece
Love you girl.
🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
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Is this style of singing Anohni's take on Joanna Newsom?
I find it interesting to catch this.
Could you two collaborate one day? Lol
I wish.
I think some of the vibrato is done digitally via clipping the vocal track. Reminded me of Elsiane’s “Mend (To Fix, To Repair)”
were here w're queer
Geil