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News : Caligula’s Horse Unveil “Turntail” Music Video & Celebrate QLD Music Awards ‘Heavy Award’ Win

By on March 22, 2016

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Brisbane’s Caligula’s Horse have unveiled their latest single and music video, “Turntail”, in the lead up to their Turntail  Australia single tour next month. Coming from the band’s critically acclaimed third album, ‘Bloom’ (out now via InsideOut Music), the music video was filmed at GC Studios on the Gold Coast and too saw Caligula’s Horse again work with Adrian Goleby, who worked on the band’s other music videos for “A Gift To Afterthought” and “Firelight”.

In Turntail, a dancer is brightly coloured but trapped in darkness by an external force, and her own fear. She grasps her restraints, fighting against them, and learns to control and harness that fear. The colour gradually returns to her as she stands against the outside force, free and powerful.
Turntail has a message of rebellion, of fighting for freedom, of standing your ground against an oppressor. In Australia, we are engaging in an act of utter cowardice by our treatment of refugees. This is a song of courage, and the most courageous act in a time like this is compassion.
Caligula’s Horse frontman, Jim Grey says of the video;
“Turntail is exactly what Caligula’s Horse is about – It’s powerful, energetic, melodic and forthright – this is a song about taking a stand, about fighting for freedom in whatever way you can.
Considering the atrocious political climate in Australia and worldwide, I don’t think we could be releasing this single at a more appropriate time.”
Production Credits For “Turntail”:

Adrian Goleby – Camera Operator/Editor/Visual Effects/Compositor
Luke McClean – Camera Operator/Gaffer/Runner
Jim Grey – Concept/Co-Director
Sam Vallen – Concept/Co-Director
Clare Burton – Dancer/Choreographer
Shanyn Patten – Makeup Artist

Filmed At GC Studios, Gold Coast.
Inspired by the art of Chris Stevenson-Mangos

But that isn’t all on the Caligula’s Horse front. The band just took out first place for the Heavy Award for the 2016 Queensland Music Awards for their track, “Marigold” (also off ‘Bloom’). Frontman Jim Grey had this to say:

“We’re very grateful for this award, it’s a rare pleasure to be recognised in this way – but music isn’t a competition! As artists we should all show each other love and support, and celebrate each other’s success.”

Riding off the back of headlining El Grande Festival in Gladstone, Queensland, Caligula’s Horse return next month to tour nationally, alongside Chaos Divine. Click here for the official Facebook event page.

Tickets are on sale now through Wild Thing Presents, Oztix, and the venues.

Thursday, April 7: Jive, Adelaide
Friday, April 8: Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne
Saturday, April 9: Amplifier, Perth
Thursday, April 14: The Pier, Port Macquarie*
Friday, April 15: Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Saturday, April 16: The Basement, Canberra
Sunday, April 17: The Small Ballroom, Newcastle
Saturday, April 23: The Zoo, Brisbane
*Chaos Divine Not Appearing
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Jonathon is an aspiring fantasy/sci-fi novelist and music journalist. Thanks to the influence of the music he grew up with, he has always possessed a keen interest in metal and rock. He is also a huge fan of mythology, legend, and folklore from all across the world. You should follow him on Twitter.