Following the ethereal wonderland of her previous release Rabbit Hole, dream pop artist and American Idol sound healer Fiona Maura returns to her dance roots with Clouds, an emotionally raw music video unveiling a powerful journey of healing and metamorphosis.
“In creating this video I reclaimed my art, my story, and myself,” says Fiona. “It reveals rebirth through shedding dead layers and blossoming into one’s highest version. Growing up dancing for over 10 years, I feel at home returning to this divine expression, inspired by my great-grandmother, Evangeline Shuler, who danced until she was 106. My sound bowls are also interwoven throughout the production, enhancing healing through sound and movement.”
Directed by Fiona Maura and OTNES, Clouds is a personal reflection of Fiona’s story, using hauntingly beautiful visuals to evoke the deep layers of human experience. Shot by Ives Salbert, the tender video features stunning choreography that symbolizes strength and beauty in releasing trauma and embracing renewal. Salbert’s vibrant lighting heightens the mood of each scene, amplifying the passionate performance.
Choreographed by renowned dancer William Harris III (So You Think You Can Dance), the intense dance duet between Fiona and William captures the emotional turbulence of a corrosive connection. Produced by Shane Weisman and written by Fiona Maura and Henry Conlon, the vulnerable lyrics of “Clouds” express the feeling of not having the right words at the right time. However, through this visual creation, Fiona conveys that a picture can say a thousand words, and this music video tells it all.
Feeling empowered, Fiona hopes this video encourages others to emerge from the cocoon and spread their wings.
