Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has debuted “Elephante”, the lead single from the band’s forthcoming album, Perspective, due out on April 8th. Today’s single release arrives along with a Don Cherel-directed music video.
“Elephante” marks a first for Pigeons, the Baltimore-based quartet. This new single marks the first time Pigeons has released a studio track before playing it in front of a live audience. Arriving with horns accompaniment from Here Come The Mummies, “Elephante” showcases frontman “Scrambled Greg” Ormont‘s penchant for upbeat songwriting and eccentric lyrical delivery.
Ben Carrey serves as the backbone for this new offering, supplying a thunderous bassline that sits atop some steady beats from Alex “Gator” Petropulos on the drum kit. As always, guitarist Jeremy Schon adds the masterful guitar work that has become the basis for Pigeons’ high-energy, psychedelic funk sound.
The music video for “Elephante” is as whacky as one would expect from the Baltimore four-piece. Filmed at Clark’s Elioak Farm in Ellicott City, MD—home of the once-revered local attraction, The Enchanted Forest—each member of the band takes on a different role in a whacky and whimsical fairy tale. They play knights in not-so-shining armor who save a damsel in distress from a poorly guarded castle as human-sized animals dance along to the rhythmic music.
“As soon as I heard the first demo of Elephante, I was overwhelmed with excitement and just let it rip vocally,” said Ormont in a press release. “Musically, it knocks you off your chair. Lyrically, it’s about living life to the fullest. As for the music video, we just let our imaginations run wild on this one.”
Watch the music video for the newest Pigeons Playing Ping Pong single, “Elephante”, via the player below and head here for additional listening options.
Perspective is available to pre-order now on the official Pigeons Playing Ping Pong website alongside official merchandise. The band will offer the album on a variety of digital platforms in addition to CD and vinyl.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong – “Elephante” [Official Music Video]
In other news, the group recently announced its extensive 2022 Perpective Tour, which will take Pigeons across the country from February through May. Up next for the band is a stop at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, MI on February 10th. Click here for tickets and a full list of 2022 tour dates.