Songs that get you moving, and songs that get you thinking as you move. BAÏKI’s “KosmoX” manages to do both at once, which is no easy feat. The bassline and percussion are punchy from the get-go and never let go.
The singing is a different thing. It’s theatrical, it’s like they’re winking at you, and it’s exactly what the concept needs. The irony is just beneath the surface, and it adds a real zing without being cold or distant. It makes you lean in.
The whole thing is very complete, and that’s what makes “KosmoX” so special. Belgian band BAÏKI has always had meaning at the core of their music, and this song is no exception. The concept that humanity could someday export its worst traits to the stars, rather than correct them here on Earth, is indeed thought-provoking. It never sounds like a lecture, though.
The music video takes it one step further. Phil assumes a wide variety of roles and costumes, each embodying a different aspect of human nature, all of which are in conflict with one another. The retro-futuristic aesthetic is just right for this song, somewhere between a business presentation and a late-night TV salesman. It’s hilarious and disturbing all at once.
The name BAÏKI comes from a Polish term that translates to tales or stories, and that’s exactly what “KosmoX” is. This is storytelling in the purest sense, and it’s a piece of music that’s truly enjoyable to listen to. The French lyrics add a special warmth and character to it. This is a band that is playing music that matters. One of those songs that you keep coming back to and always find something new.
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