Woodland legend and red-hot rising star Saxsquatch has teamed up with John Oates (Hall & Oates) for a modern reimagining of Hall & Oates‘ 1982 hit, “Maneater”.
The track comes along with a vibrant music video captured at Nashville’s Addiction Sound Studios by directors Jonathon Kimble and Half an Orange incorporating both colorful animation and footage of the inter-species duo performing the song in the forest. You know, because “Saxsquatch.”
“You know, this thing sounds so good but we just need to find some magic,” Oates says as the song’s guitar intro kicks in. Enter Saxsquatch, the mysterious, big-footed saxophonist, to provide what John was looking for.
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Listen to the track via Spotify here and watch the official music video for the Saxsquatch & Oates “Maneater” collab below.
John Oates & Saxsquatch – “Maneater” [Monstercat Official Music Video]
[Video: Monstercat Instinct]
Tonight, Saturday, March 20th, John Oates and Saxsquatch will co-host Oates Song Fest 7908. The virtual festival will raise money for Feeding America and feature appearances by Bob Weir, Dave Grohl, Jim James, Shawn Colvin, Michael Franti, Keb Mo, Sammy Hagar, and more beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET. To tune in, head here.