Bright Light Bright Light (Rod Thomas) releases the official video for Running Back To You, his third in a triptych featuring Sir Elton John.
Taken from his highly credited LP, Choreography, the album highlight is brought to life with an arresting visual, directed by Rod & Santiago Felipe (Björks live photographer) and choreographed by award-winning Steven Hoggett (Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, Once).
The video, art directed by Del Marquis (Scissor Sisters), powerfully portrays the lyrics emotion through its creative choreography. Performed alongside bold background colours and a kaleidoscopic effect, it captures a bright positivity aside the emotion.
Running Back To You is rooted in a 1980s film soundtrack world, however the strength and energy in his vocal, partnered with the emotional investment in the lyrics, gives the track a more fresh and timeless feel. Produced by Ian Masterson, the track features long-time friend and mentor Elton John, NYC powerhouses Bridget Barken (Todd Terry / Scissor Sisters) and Xavier (Slow Knights) who sky-rocket its boundless spirit.
Running Back To You is to be released as an exclusive EP on 17th January, including a 12 inch version, radio edit and a remix from the legendary Vince Clarke, whose bands Yazoo, Depeche Mode and Erasure all influenced Rods music world. The EP features the unheard track Go Long: a thematic sister song to the lead track, set in a lush synth landscape.
Rod Thomas is one of the most independent pop artists in the world. He is his own label boss, A&R, manager, tour manager and one time booking agent. Following the albums critical acclaim, he recently joined legendary Mute alumni, signing to Mute Song for publishing.
His latest album Choreography, released last year, achieved praise from Rolling Stone, The Independent, Red Bull, Huffington Post, Popjustice, Gay Times, Official Charts and more. Choreography includes collaborations with Elton John, Alan Cumming, Ana Matronic and Jake Shears. The album also met critical and commercial success on its release in July 2016, shining bright in both UK (#1 Indie Breakers) and US (#12 Dance / Electronic Albums) charts.
Since Choreography, Rod released a new EP in November 2016 titled Cinematography: a collection of covers of his favourite songs from the silver screen which inspired the album, including Do You Dream About Me from Mannequin and Wicked Little Town from Hedwig & The Angry Inch. The EP also hit #6 UK Indie Breakers and #30 US Billboard Dance / Electronic Albums.