"Gone Fishing" was inspired by the film Paris Is Burning.
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This song was written after I watched the documentary film Paris Is Burning, having read an article which referenced it in a discussion about House music's origins in black, gay culture. I was deeply moved by this film. 'I had to run this far from home' - it's about the outcasts who could never fit into mainstream society and how they created a safe place in the drag 'Ball' scene of New York in the ‘80s. 'Will we live on? The children of La Beija' refers to the 'house' of Pepper La Beija, who was one of the most notable figures on the scene, Pepper is also quoted in Malcolm McLaren's song on the same subject 'Deep In Vogue'. The culture was a flamboyant reaction to persecution and disillusionment, the imagination and bravery of these kids is simply awe-inspiring. I envisioned 'Gone Fishing' almost as a song from a Broadway musical version of this story. The making of one's own world, a safer world and the creation of a new, better family in music or youth culture is a theme I touch upon elsewhere on my album Hairless Toys.
WHOA. I knew she was releasing this year/expecting her to release this year but I didn't expect news so soon! Lots of announcements of great albums coming soon.
Here is the link to Gone Fishing. For some reason it is not showing up in the Soundcloud link.
I wonder if her boyfriend produced this.
Anyways I am very surprised because it really is not that disco. I think she must be beyond that considering how everyone makes disco now. It is more of a textural experience pop song. I will have to give it some more listens.
I knew she was releasing this year/expecting her to release this year but I didn't expect news so soon! Lots of announcements of great albums coming soon.
