Fire/Works: Elephants (Single, 2014)

Fire/Works dwells in a universe where night and day coexist. The fruits of this collaboration, although audible, are not merely add-ons to an existing genre. Rather, Fire/Works sets itself apart with a hybrid sound that takes on a life of its own onstage. This distinctiveness is precisely what led the pair to share the stage with Half Moon Run and Yann Perreau, among others. Months before the release of Shenanigans—the duo’s second album after the acclaimed Grand voyageur, expected in the fall of 2014 under the Coyote Records label—the Montréal artists unveil “Elephants”. Guided by Peters’ warm voice, the guitar, accordion and percussions mimic the unsteady march of these gigantic beasts. In the immense darkness of the Indian forest, the herd suddenly seems lonely and vulnerable, much like the human heart. To comfort it, a rallying chorus rises and, with it, the bright promise of dawn.