The latest episode of Epiphone The Journey features Plumes, the musician whose viral videos of singing to animals have captured hearts all over the world
Epiphone continues its original series The Journey with Plumes, the artist whose acoustic performances singing to animals have captured hearts online and become an internet sensation. With his pink Epiphone J-180 in hand, the Parisian singer-songwriter has found an audience far removed from the rock stages he once imagined, singing to curious cows, horses, and even rhinos who are learning to trust people again after experiencing abuse. In this episode of Epiphone The Journey, Plumes reflects on the path that brought him here.
How did Plumes begin singing to animals?
Before singing to animals, Plumes was busking on the streets of Paris and struggling to get people’s attention. He even bought huge wings to make his performances stand out, questioning whether or not music was the right choice for him. One day, during a family visit to the countryside, he read an article suggesting that cows found music soothing, so he decided to try performing for them. “I went in the field to sing for cows, and the cows came running to listen to me,” Plumes recalls. “Rubbing their heads against me, licking the guitar… that was very wonderful for me.”
Some of the animals Plumes sings to have experienced abuse, which makes his mission all the more poignant. “A lot of these animals have been abused in the past, and yet they’re still willing to connect and trust human beings again,” he explains. “That’s super inspiring to me.”
Plumes doing what made him an internet sensation
What guitar does Plumes play?
Plumes plays a pink Epiphone J-180, which has become his signature look in his videos. You’ve probably seen the horses nudging his guitar as he plays. “The J-180 is such a beautiful guitar,” he says. “For me, the pink is always a win. I think it’s my favorite one I’ve ever had so far.”
What does musical success look like for Plumes these days?
Growing up listening to Green Day and Guns N’ Roses, Plumes dreamed of becoming a rock star. These days, his musical journey looks a little different, but it has brought him exactly where he wants to be. “I would say I’m successful because I’m doing the thing that is making me the happiest,” he says.
Today, he and his mother travel the world, meeting animals and sharing musical moments that bring as much joy to those watching as they do to him. “I feel grateful because it all led me where I am today,” Plumes reflects. “I couldn’t be happier, so I don’t think I would change anything.”
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