Bedouine\u2019s songwriting is rich with nostalgia for love and place. \u201cYou’re still in my skyline \/ And I think I’m in yours,\u201d she sang on \u201cSkyline.\u201d I pictured the man-made glamour of Los Angeles, where the band is based, but Korkejian also has ties to Syria, Saudi Arabia, and across the United States. With frequent references to birds and \u201choney babes,\u201d her lyrics reflect on movement in both physical space and relationships. Her references to love, often in passing, are resonant enough to be interpreted as between lovers, friends, family, or travelers and settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ask anyone who was at the Minneapolis show and they\u2019d be remiss not to mention Korkejian taking to a particular audience member\u2019s guttural chuckle (she decided to call him \u201cSteven\u201d). \u201cIt\u2019s good to be easily amused!\u201d she reminded us earnestly as we laughed alongside their banter between songs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I left the venue feeling lifted, both from the soothing music and the lighthearted atmosphere Bedouine created (it should be noted that she\u2019s a Cancer, known for their ability to read a room!) Bird Songs of a Killjoy<\/em> has become one of my favorite records to bliss out to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Setlist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You Kill Me – Solo<\/p>\n\n\n\n Skyline<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sunshine Sometimes<\/p>\n\n\n\n When You\u2019re Gone<\/p>\n\n\n\n Echo Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n One More Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n Matters of the Heart<\/p>\n\n\n\n Come Down In Time (Elton John Cover)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Louise<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bird Gone Wild<\/p>\n\n\n\n Solitary Daughter<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nice And Quiet<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dusty Eyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of These Days<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dizzy<\/p>\n\n\n\n Encore<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bird<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out Bedouine on Spotify<\/a>, Apple Music<\/a>, NPR\u2019s Tiny Desk<\/a>, and bandcamp<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.wmcn.fm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/bedouine-769x1024.png\")
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