Cape Town - During Francois Van Coke's successful mini tour to Europe in June, he found the time to shoot his next solo music video with his long-time friend, Johan J Nel in Amsterdam. Johan produced several of Fokofpolisiekar’s music videos.
The video is a retrospective look at Francois' career over the last twelve years and what led him to become who he is today. Behoort aan niemand nie (Belong to no one) is also his declaration of independence.
(Screengrab: Francois Van Coke_YouTube)
Following the runaway success of his first music video, Toe Vind Ek Jou with Karen Zoid, Francois is proud to present the second music video from his debut self-titled solo album.
(Photo:Johan J. Nel)
This opening track of the album kicks off with spooky vocals and distorted bass guitar. The verse moves in rhythm to rock 'n roll of the 80s. The chorus 'Staan terug vir niemand nie, behoort aan niemand nie' ('Stand back for no one, belong to no one') is a mission statement for the future exposed with straightforward acoustic guitar and piano. Jedd Kossew plays a fantastic melodic solo, underscored with industrial and electronic sounds close to the end.
Here's a few of our favourite shots from the music video:
(Screengrabs:Francois Van Coke_YouTube)
Watch it below:
Upcoming shows:
Get tickets while they’re hot, because these babies sell out fast. All of Francois’ other July shows have been sold out.
Date: 17 July 2015
Venue: Gig Tyd
Boksburg Address: Corner of Rondebult and North Rand Rd
Contact: Wessie (011) 826 2318
Doors open: 18:00.
Performance time: 21:00
Purchasing tickets: At the door.
Date: 1 August 2015
Line-up: Francois Van Coke & Jedd Kossew
Support: The Shotguns
Venue: The Dutch, Durban
Address: Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga Rocks
Bookings: godutch@thedutch.co.za or call 031 561 6969.
Only 188 tickets left for this show. @Assembly_ct / @karenzoid, @thevanillaband & me! Tix - http://t.co/plXrE1ntRJ pic.twitter.com/C7OhGTIDX7
— Francois van Coke (@FrancoisVanCoke) July 15, 2015
Date: 5 August 2015
Line-up: Francois Van Coke & Karen Zoid & The Vanilla
Venue: The Assembly, Cape Town
Address: 61 Harrington Street, District Six, Cape Town
Doors open: 19:00
Ticket price: R150
Purchasing tickets: www.webtickets.co.za.