And of course, one of my favorite Sigur Rós songs accompanies the video…
There are a lot of different decisions made by the director/cinematographer in this one that make for an interesting watch. Very pretty. Check it out.
Rad. Directed by Leah McKissock. Hit up the vimeo page for HD.
This is the first I’ve heard of Sun Airway, but I really like it so far. They are from Philadelphia, and this song is off of their forthcoming record Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier. I’ve reproduced the mp3 below for your listening convenience. Stylistically I haven’t seen a lot recently quite like this video. They [...]
This animated film (in French: L’homme qui plantait des arbres), was created from a story originally written by Jean Giono and published in 1953. It is available in four parts on youtube, the first of which I have reproduced here and the following parts I have linked below. The animation is beautiful and magical, with [...]
stand up straight at the foot of your love Bloodbuzz Ohio is the first single from The National‘s new album High Violet. The rest of the album is great, and in spite of my general dislike of performance videos, this one goes in a different direction than most and I like it. Check it out.
Certainly my favorite song from Mew‘s most recent album, Beach is an incredible piece of music from any angle. As can be expected when watching visuals inspired by a beloved song, I also enjoyed this video.
and time goes by, and you’ve got a lot to learn in your life, and the heart’s not inside, and I’ve gotta find the one, who’s just right I posted about Future Islands a little while back, and since that time they have become one of my very favorite bands of two-thousand-ten. This song happens [...]
I hear that you and your band have sold your guitars and bought turntables. I hear that you and your band have sold your turntables… and bought guitars. With the release of the new LCD System recording imminent, I think it’s necessary for all of us to take a step back and appreciate Losing My Edge, one [...]
Yeah, so, you know me. You know me well. I’m a huge, huge fan of The National, and they just debuted the first song off of their new album, High Violet (out May 11th), on Jimmy Fallon. And, of course, it’s awesome. (via stereogum)