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Svart Records announces the release of an extended music video from John Richardson for the songs Dawnsong and Birdman of Bognor from his album The Fold, released earlier this year. The songs are part of a song cycle and showcase Richardson’s unique approach to art rock. The video for Birdman of Bognor in particular is a strong statement in support of transgender and LGBTQ rights at a time when these rights cannot be taken for granted. It is dedicated to all victims of hate crimes and random acts of violence — including violence towards transgender people, women, and those who have the courage to speak out against hatred and oppression. On a personal level, the song Birdman of Bognor is a response to bereavement and the need for personal transformation; on another, more general level, the video is a rallying call for change, personal freedom and compassion, as well as being a paean to 1970s glam rock. Self-produced by Richardson, the video wouldn’t have been possible without a considerable amount of help from friends, including the songwriter ALANA, the performers Tuuli Kristola and Maija Lindroos, the dancers Noora, Lilli Heberg and Jutta Pääkkölä, and the photographer and drone operator Kristian Heberg.