This is an opinion column. The thoughts and viewpoints expressed are those of the author, Dominic Lalli of the influential electronic music duo Big Gigantic.
Where do you go after a brighter future?
When starting to think about what comes next for Big Gigantic, my mind immediately goes back in time and I wonder, “What has this all been about? Who was I back then when we started Big Gigantic, and what am I now all of these years later? What has been the main theme that’s been driving this train throughout the process?”
I start to think about how the words “Brighter Future” seemed to start to define who we were and what we were about as a band—and as people, ultimately. We want to, and wanted to, help people and change people’s lives through our music and in and around our musical community and our communities where we live.
I thought to myself, “What is the extension of a ‘Brighter Future,’ and what happens after that? What’s the next story to tell on this journey?”
A word came to mind: “Fluorescence.” In essence, a light. While Brighter Future expresses hope and positivity and a future that is illuminated, “Fluorescence” is that light, and the brightness has arrived—and it’s glowing within, in the present moment. Fluorescence is the embodiment of the light that Brighter Future promised.
Fluorescence is internal energy activated. It represents soulful ignition, emotional depth and creative spark.
Where A Brighter Future seeks light, Fluorescence becomes it. The future became brighter, and now we’re glowing in it—softly, vividly, unexpectedly.
Being able to step back and look deeply into what I wanted to create moving forward with Big Gigantic, I decided that with Fluorescence I wanted to have a foot firmly planted in the past while, at the same time, confidently stepping into the present and the future—all the while knowing the environment that we exist within.
The first two singles that we’ve recently released are a statement into that firm foot in the past and what has gotten us to where we are today, with a unique twist on that environment that we exist in as a band/DJ. Funky beats, sax and horn leads, and hard-hitting bass vibes throughout—with a unique, soulful twist to the music.
The rest of the music on Fluorescence continues to evolve and push the boundaries of what Big Gigantic is all about.
We’ve invited longtime friends and next-gen producers along for the ride in some of our favorite songs that we’ve created as we continue on this journey to evolve and grow into creating music that is special and unique and really resonates in our incredible community of listeners, artists, fans and general lovers of music and community.
We look forward to everyone hearing the full body of work that is Fluorescence, and we can’t wait to get back out on the road and play this music—as well as all of your favorite Big Gigantic music—live and direct to you.
We’ve been so excited to get back out and celebrate with everyone.
