MUSIC VIDEO: Peyton Luyt shares an authentic experience in video for Butterflies

16-Year-Old Peyton Luyt’s debut single, Butterflies, is simply about a girl and her music. There is no pretence or special effects.

The song was originally penned by Peyton for a class activity, which required learners to write their own songs and it is also the last song that Dennis East produced before he passed away along with engineer, Sergio Trout at CTS. “At the time I had a massive crush on a boy,” she admits. “I thought he was way out of my league, and I felt too afraid and intimidated to say or to do anything about it. I drew inspiration for the song from that experience.”

BUTTERFLIES will resonate with listeners because it is honest and relatable. “Most people have had a crush on someone at some point in their lives. Maybe they felt they couldn’t act on it out of fear of embarrassment, rejection or ridicule, or because they thought that the person was out of their league. And maybe they believe that things would be different if only they could pluck up the courage to express their feelings”, says Peyton.

Accompanying her debut single is a music video, which was shot in studio by Danie Nel. “I wanted something natural that would let people feel as if they are in the studio with me,” explains Peyton. “Once I had explained my vision, Patrick van Blerk suggested we film the recording to share an authentic experience of my journey through the process and the creation of BUTTERFLIES. We decided on using the studio as nothing felt forced or overly choreographed.”

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She adds: “I’m delighted that this will be my first single and video. As listeners are not familiar with my music, my voice, who I am or even what I look like, it is a great introduction as it is simply about a girl and her music. There is no pretence or special effects.”

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