Luc Rushmere Has Nothing to Hide

Luc Rushmere enters quietly and allows the sound to enter first. The sound comes before him like a creeping static noise, low and humming sound of electricity under concrete... followed by his voice... No vocal processing was used and very close to being a human voice.

“Bonfire” does not come across as just another single but more as a confession you are not supposed to hear. Produced by Craigie Dodds, this song builds with ritualistic purpose; using synthesizers layered on top of each other similar to how ash accumulates through burning materials and drums that create a steady pulse comparable to the feeling created during prayer. Breath smells of beer, memories of late-night careless actions, turning something sacred into something dangerous. The desire in this song is not tender but obsessive/repetitive (like a religion).

Rushmere's path appears to be a form of rebellion. He previously moved in relative anonymity within the dance world using an alias and executing large numbers. His work was accomplished and well-known yet also unrecorded. Now he has simplified things by leaving the edges and making them frailer; instead this is done as part of a strategy with the intention to maintain his survival. People are aware of the new way he operates: for example Rushmere's sold out productions/movies had no marketing support because Rushmere was simply building momentum.

Rushmere builds tension through patience similar to that of text movies. He does not simply increase the intensity; each time he does so, there is a longer/ duration for the audience to comprehend what may be happening before something actually happens/occurs or eventually happens but has arrived.

In fact, “Bonfire” serves as a watershed moment for Rushmere where the mask/light is removed/ extinguished leaving only the impact/existence of. Rushmere leaves us with something that is clearer, more challenging (and genuine).