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Bjork Releases 'Lionsong' Music Video

. (Radio.com) With her video for "Lionsong," Bjork makes a piece of performance art rather than the standard issue storyline/performance work in the medium. It's more in debt to Marina Abramovic than to Lady Gaga, but also fully aware of the line drawn between the two.

And in mentioning Gaga, "Lionsong" is a creative concept forged between Bjork and the artists who created much of the photographic and video art for Gaga's ARTPOP, Inez & Vinoodh (as well as their recent work directing Rihanna's "FourFiveSeconds" video). They're well known for their video and photographic work in the high fashion world and they worked with Bjork back in 2001 on the "Hidden Place" video, which has s similar performance art feel.

The focus here is on select visual effects and costume design, while Bjork herself explores the transformative powers of both of these things. For such a personal song, it makes her not the central focus of the video. Instead, the viewer's eyes and mind are drawn to the symbolism of the illuminated beating heart and the sense of happiness and detachment her dandelion-inspired outfit offers. Read more here.

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