Late Dose Of Music Videos

I am spending my evening catching up on some of the movies expected to get Oscar nods which put my in a visual frame of mind. Coincidentally, there have been a few cool videos to cross my path recently so I thought I'd share them with you real quick. Enjoy!
The XX -VCR


Shy Child - Disconnected 

Shy Child // Disconnected from Stay Loose on Vimeo.

Criss Cross

Mumford & Sons - The Cave

Little Lion Man

Music For Your Eyes from Edward Sharpe, Chris Garneau & Why?

There have been some rather interesting videos in my in-box lately that I feel compelled to share with you if for no other reason than to loosen a smile or giggle from your lips.

First off, Edward Sharpe and The Magnificent Zeros (whom I adore and recently sold out the church) have created a 12 part music video series called SALVO! There is a rather epic sounding story line and from the looks of the production in the first two bits the full offering will play like a short film. It even has a stellar cast for a side project. David Straitharn and Dermot Mulroney both star in the second segment seen below. To get the full effect you should really start at the beginning.


Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros "KISSES OVER BABYLON" from Edward Sharpe on Vimeo.

Home

This next video is fom Chris Garneau for his lovely little ditty Fireflies. Its based on Legend Of Zelda. Need I say more? Yes, actually... He is going to be in Philly on Friday at the Church for his only US performance amidst his busy European/Asia tour extravaganza.

Its Almost Christmas

Next up WHY? has released a twofer, one video for the first two track from Eskimo Snow These Hands & January Twenty Something. The visuals for each songs is succinct and fit neatly together yet still definitely make your head wander.


WHY? - These Hands / January Twenty Something from anticon. on Vimeo.

This Blackest Purse

Little bits of beautiful...

Beth Orton is one of many artists contributing to the Judee Sill tribute album Crayon Angel. And, if her rendition of Reach For The Sky is any indication it will be a perfect cozy into fall album. It is out now on American Dust.



Lake is another band with a rotating cast of characters but the ever present Eli Moore & Ashley Eriksson have a true talent for crafting a retro tune. With a hint of 70's folk pop they are about to hit the road to support their recent release Let's Build A Roof. Check out their single Don't Give Up and see if its the kind of thing you might dig. I have a feeling they do quite the live show.

There are a few things that tend to get me really quick and Mumford & Sons possess quite a few in the highest of quality: breath taking harmonies, British accents, a stand up bass player and banjos. I came upon the new video for White Blank Page over at the superb Song By Toad and was excited to see they are finally releasing a full album. Sigh No More comes out on Tuesday and they will be doing a few shows in the States in the next few months. Here is another excellent video for the song Little Lion Man


The Eels released an album, El Hombre, earlier this year that was front man Mark Oliver Everett's take on love in all its forms. True to their straightforward style the album is a very honest depiction of what, good and bad, love can bring. When this video was released I felt it was most appropriate. And, despite the fact that I am not the biggest Lakshmi fan I still feel compelled to share.

That Look You Gave That Guy

Monolith Pregame Round 2

I am currently packing my bag and running around like a crazy person getting ready to leave for Denver tomorrow. These are four more acts I'm looking forward to seeing at Monolith. All of these performers (and most on my "must see" list) understand the importance of putting on a show vs. being on stage and playing instruments.

Bad Veins

Untitled from Bad Veins on Vimeo.

Way back on '08 these fellas did a stunning version of Fake Baby for Daytrotter

M Ward


Here is a tasty treat, M covering Bowie's classic Lets Dance on KCRW

OK Go

OK Go in Madrid from pukilin on Vimeo.

Glitch Mob

Monolith Pregame Round 1

In preparation for Monolith Music Festival next week at Red Rocks I have snagged videos from the acts I'm most looking forward to seeing. I'll spread it out over the next couple of days for your continued pleasure. Enjoy the show!

The Thermals


Edward Sharpe & The Magnificent Zeros


Daytrotter just captured Home beautifully.

Depreciation Guild


Health


Remix!: Before Tigers (CFCF)

Woodhands

Couldn't resist - The Love Language video for Sparxx & Fantastic International cover of Stand By Me

The Love Language "Sparxxx"


Such a great video.
The Love Language


Playing For Change | Song Around The World "Stand By Me" from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.

According to my insider sources there will be a CD released soon to support this project. I am really looking forward to hearing it.