Elle & The Pocket Belles - Dancing With The Devil (Official MV) #electroswing
Dancing With The Devil is the 4th single from upcoming ELLE & THE POCKER BELLES album WHAT’S A GIRL TO is OUT NOW:
Back with a 4th single and another new video ahead of their debut album and ELLE & THE POCKET BELLES latest is more than just a seasonal HALLOWEEN track destined for #electroswing playlists. DANCING WITH THE DEVIL is an impeccably crafted Klezmer-influenced dark folk-tale that beautifully showcases the girls’ tight vocal harmonies, accomplished backing band and tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Not to mention their glorious vintage aesthetic.
PLEASE NOTE: This video contains some flashing black and white imagery which some viewers may find triggering!
With its sinuous clarinet line, the story-telling of the twin verse structure unexpectedly gives way to a wicked double time swing chorus showing off a little jazz sophistication behind the cautionary tale of dealings with a devilish ne’er do well. Joining the 5-piece on their new video is our old TikTok friend and collaborator, the hugely talented @toodlenoodle86 #originalpuppeteers - with a Black and White video that variously references Tim Burton, Victorian music hall, puppet theatre, silent film, a sinister pinocchio and so much more...
Starring...
ELLE & THE POCKET BELLES
aka Elle, Michaela, Chloe, Cat and Joanna
AND
Kay Jennings from the ORIGINAL PUPPETEERS**
(Youtube: @Originalpuppeteers ; Instagram: @toodlenoodle86)
**Fans of this channel may recognise Kay from her work with PAROV STELAR or BAD GIRLS by ATOM SMITH and ALANNA LYES ( but check out her socials for further examples of their art...
Choreographed by Kay Jennings.
Video Filmed and Edited by Ali Fewell - A LIFE WELL PRODUCTIONS.
(@a_life_well_productions) - Instagram
Costume Styling by Elle from ELLE & THE POCKET BELLES.
Hair & Makeup by Natasha and her team at PRETTY ME VINTAGE.
LYRICS:
Are too long to post here but will be in the comments section below the video.
DANCING WITH THE DEVIL:
Written by Philippa Herrick; Produced by Joe Rodwell and Richard Hale.
Mastering by Gavin McGrath.
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℗ Production: 2023 Freshly Squeezed
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