There comes a certain freedom with changing outfits in front of the bedroom mirror while blasting your favourite song. For Luca Scott, the star of SoccerPractise's new video, that means multiple wardrobe changes, some cheeky sunglass play and blaring the Auckland-based electronic outfit's song "I Was Screaming".The song is the band's second single and is precursor to the band's upcoming debut album.Watch the video below, read a chat we had with the band's Geneva Alexander-Marsters and catch SoccerPractise perform tonight at Auckland Art Gallery as part of the major exhibition The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces from the Tate.Noisey: What was the genesis of the video?Geneva Alexander-Marsters: The lyrics are a reaction I had to my dear friend Luca abruptly moving away from Auckland to Wellington. It was tough to adjust to losing someone I saw all the time and had worked with as a performer. I've always loved her personal style and we have had so many fun times dancing together. Luca had to be the focal point of the entire video, because the song is about her. I'm grateful she said yes. The narrative is all about having fun, trying on different outfits and getting ready while listening to "Was Screaming". If I could I would continually dress up throughout the day, it's the best feeling to entirely change an outfit and dance around in front of a mirror, only to rewind and repeat five thousand times.Was Luca a part of the creative process for the video? How did the director Jess Charlton become involved?We were totally open to Luca's interpretation of our initial concept. There was no way of controlling every aspect of the video and I love it that we were applying our input from afar. The loose narrative had to be simple and sincere so she could feel comfortable during the shoot. Thom asked if Jess Charlton would like to be involved, her expertise really enhanced the work. As a team, Luca and Jess worked incredibly together. We had a lot of content to choose from. In post production we had Zac Blair edit the raw footage and then Kim set up a live feed over the master cut. Kim chose to build up a cloud of glitchy chaos that had a wonderful, overwhelming effect.Your previous single "Windfall" reflected the current state of the Auckland property market. How do you feel your latest track reflects a cultural bide of identity, in the millennial age?The lyrical content in "I Was Screaming" was a momentary reaction to something personal in my life. Writing the song helped me assess the situation and accept my friend; to be proud of her progress, and celebrate a momentous personal triumph. I realised after the released, that a wider audience could be part of this song too. I think it is a good thing to be told to pick up your skin, believe in yourself and just… get on with it y'know? We need to encourage each other more often, to celebrate the success of our peers. I think everyone needs that now more than ever.Catch SoccerPractise performing April 4 at Auckland Art Gallery's major exhibition The Body Laid Bare: Masterpieces from the Tate.
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