Amythyst Kiah

Amythyst Kiah Instagram – as a filmmaker, crafting a project’s visual framework is one of my favorite parts of the process. THE EXPRESS WAY is a celebration of the power of art. so it was important to elevate the artists’ craft beyond just capturing it. so i wrote what i called “special performances” that would encapsulate the story’s essence while simultaneously advancing the narrarive. for @amythystkiah, the special was for “wild turkey”, a haunting song about her mother’s suicide by alcohol. the idea was that amythyst goes to numb her pain in a bar that feels moody and underwater, symbolizing both sadness and alcohol. as she cathartically sings her song while moving through the bar, she processes her mother’s death. and by the end, she escapes the bar, foreshadowing escaping her own alcohol demise later in the story. the daisies also serving as a warning of death by alcohol. we also recorded all of the artists live as field recordings – no lip syncing or backing track – to ground these performances in the storytelling. so this rendition is unique from the master, just guitar and her powerful vocals. big love to amythyst for showing up on her first shoot day, trusting the process, and singing the song at least 2 dozen times. and her voice never cracked 🎤🎸 | Posted on 02/May/2024 23:31:07