This video premiered on Spin, where they described it as a hipster version of Soul Train. Pretty spot on if I do say so.
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[video] The War on Drugs // Brothers
From 2011′s incredibly well-received Slave Ambient, here is the video for The War on Drugs’ “Brothers.” It’s surprising, given the tune, and quite suspenseful.
[video] Porcelain Raft // Unless You Speak From Your Heart
From the recent Strange Weekend, here is Porcelain Raft’s video for “Unless You Speak From Your Heart.”
[video] Sigur Rós // Festival (as seen in HBO’s 24/7 Flyers/Rangers)
I love the power of music. I love that at times I get goosebumps listening to a powerful piece of songwriting, including when set to any combination of moving images on a screen. I also love hockey. Upon a recent switch in cable providers, HBO and other premium cable channels became available in my household. Of the programs I decided to catch up on, a series I lamented being unable to watch prior was the documentation of the NHL’s Winter Classic, entitled “24/7 Flyers/Rangers.” I came away from viewing the four episode series with a few observations, mostly negative in regards to a few certain members of the Flyers organization, but overwhelmingly positive otherwise. Following the filmed action of the decisive game on January 2nd, a series defining recap set to Sigur Rós’ anthemic “Festival” closed out the final episode. I already knew the outcome of that particular game, but came to enjoy the people involved within it, getting a glimpse into the lives and actions of world class athletes. When set to the arching crescendo of “Festival,” the closing images and narration, which otherwise might not have as much meaning, took on emotional depth that I continue to get goosebumps from. Such is the power of music: able to enhance things I like, into things I love.
[video] Wilco // Dawned On Me
Here is an animated video for Wilco’s “Dawned On Me,” off 2011′s The Whole Love. It’s an animated affair, featuring cartoon versions of the band alongside a certain spinach-eating character and his mates.
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002: Old Tapes - Farewell/What I Need Tonite 7" -
001: Joywave - Ridge/Traveling At The Speed Of Light 7"
