Cirque Royal show 15.11.2018
‘Movement’, the arresting new video and single by Hozier, is out today via Island Records. The video features distinguished ballet dancer and performance artist Sergei Polunin. Sergei featured in Steven Cantor’s 2016 documentary ‘Dancer’, in a David LaChapelle-directed performance which was set to Hozier’s worldwide smash hit ‘Take Me To Church’. Of the collaboration between the two artists, Hozier says:
I was first confronted by Sergei’s talent when I saw a performance of his set to my music in collaboration with David LaChapelle. I believe one of the greatest things to become of your own work is for it to form part of another artist’s vision or execution. That performance itself gave rise to ideas for this song, so I was incredibly proud to work with Sergei on this video. He is a once-in-a-generation talent. He’s a man of incredible skill and artistry and shows a dedication to his art form that I find inspiring. I’m thrilled to share this with everyone."
Sergei Polunin says:
“When I found out that Hozier wanted me to be in his new music video for the song ‘Movement’, I was over the moon with happiness. “He did it again”, I thought when I heard the song - he created a masterpiece. His music inspired and moved me before and, he did it again with this song ‘Movement’”.
‘Movement’ has already proved a standout track at Hozier’s recent live shows across North America. He returns to Europe this month to play a sold-out run of UK shows – including two at London’s Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith - as part of his tour of the UK and Europe that will take him to 14 different markets in about 6 weeks.
Tonight Hozier will play for a Belgian crowd at the Cirque Royale in Brussels.