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  • Опубликовано: 12 июл 2017
  • The Official Video for alt-J 'Deadcrush'
    Download and stream RELAXER, out now: alt-j.lnk.to/RelaxerID
    Directed by Young Replicant
    Choreography by Darcy Wallace
    Performed by
    Leah Marojević
    Alana Everett
    Natalia Iwaniec
    The new single 'U&ME' out now: alt-j.lnk.to/uandmeID
    The new album The Dream is out 11 February, pre-order / pre-save now: alt-j.lnk.to/thedreamID
    Follow alt-J:
    Website: altjband.com/
    Facebook: / altj.band
    Instagram: / unrealaltj
    Twitter: / alt_j
    Spotify: alt-j.lnk.to/profilesID/spotify
    Apple Music: alt-j.lnk.to/profilesID/apple...
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  • @Alan7moore
    @Alan7moore 6 лет назад +2592

    Lee Miller, Anne Boleyn and Sylvia Plath - the deadcrushes of each of the band members - conjured up by a supercomputer in a post-apocalyptic world. Absolutely beautiful

    • @narutoandanimefa
      @narutoandanimefa 6 лет назад +61

      Alan7moore thanks for sharing! It adds more depth to an already deeply disturbing video.

    • @isab2912
      @isab2912 6 лет назад +12

      Alan7moore i bet sylvia plath is thom's choice

    • @Brainiac453
      @Brainiac453 6 лет назад +159

      "Vocalist Joe Newman chose photographer Lee Miller, drummer Thom Green picked poet and writer Sylvia Plath, and keyboardist Gus Unger-Hamilton went with Anne Boleyn, a former Queen of England who was ordered beheaded by her husband, King Henry VIII." Splendid.

    • @GabrielKnightz
      @GabrielKnightz 6 лет назад +12

      Didn't know it was Sylvia Plath thank you.

    • @tallhannah98
      @tallhannah98 6 лет назад +13

      Daniel Minighiti That was her nickname, Anne Boleyn was her proper name

  • @mlapamusic
    @mlapamusic 3 года назад +2460

    Pure piece of art. Deadcrush is the sickest name for a song

    • @jotasopetejp4401
      @jotasopetejp4401 3 года назад +5

      Pure piece of art no doubt...👍that make s me feel with many type of diferent personalitys😂

    • @saintessa
      @saintessa 3 года назад +3

      Have you seen Danny Brown's version?

    • @Onaks21
      @Onaks21 3 года назад +3

      no

    • @jackoliver7506
      @jackoliver7506 3 года назад +2

      What does it even mean though

    • @saintessa
      @saintessa 3 года назад

      @@jackoliver7506 idfk

  • @megamikeify
    @megamikeify 3 года назад +4756

    can we have an Alt-J and Glass Animals collab? Could you imagine what that music video would be like!!!!

    • @Jo-qy4cj
      @Jo-qy4cj 3 года назад +163

      Thank you introducing me to glass animals! You sir/ma'am have some good taste in music!

    • @megamikeify
      @megamikeify 3 года назад +131

      @@Jo-qy4cj anytime my friend, the world would be a better place with more glass animals lol

    • @danielneves1952
      @danielneves1952 3 года назад +53

      Michael... Thank you for mentioning Glass Animals!

    • @Gonzo69batz
      @Gonzo69batz 3 года назад +19

      Yesssssss.

    • @mrpatricksims
      @mrpatricksims 3 года назад +18

      Please

  • @eatingsfun
    @eatingsfun 4 года назад +4916

    When I forget the name of this song and try sing it to people they think im smoking crack

    • @GamewthGaim
      @GamewthGaim 4 года назад +219

      Honestly. I'd think you were smoking crack if you tried singing this to me. Especially in public.

    • @jelleyman123
      @jelleyman123 4 года назад +26

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @gabrielgomesVEVO
      @gabrielgomesVEVO 4 года назад +31

      1 min laughing ez

    • @terepk
      @terepk 4 года назад +85

      Keepa, keepa, keepa, keep me damn down

    • @frankcramo4414
      @frankcramo4414 4 года назад +53

      Aussie Comedy when I’m smoking crack and try to sing this song people call the police.

  • @tryin9
    @tryin9 6 лет назад +451

    I'm so grateful to be alive at the same time as alt-J

    • @alessandraconte6182
      @alessandraconte6182 6 лет назад

      isabellaxxm ooo too

    • @TheTransitmtl
      @TheTransitmtl 6 лет назад +1

      isabellaxxm so much. Saw them live and still shiver thinking about it

    • @alexanderhall362
      @alexanderhall362 6 лет назад

      isabellaxxm YES

    • @natygups2
      @natygups2 2 месяца назад

      Me too! They're my absolute favorite band in this world ❤

  • @billychambers6400
    @billychambers6400 6 лет назад +1783

    I'm so glad this song got a music video! Deadcrush is probably my favourite of Relaxer. And this music video is mind blowing!

    • @oscarhoulis6041
      @oscarhoulis6041 6 лет назад +41

      Starting at 1:47 you can see Joe laying down on the floor.

    • @Azidust
      @Azidust 6 лет назад +12

      Billy Chambers i totally agree probably the best song of the album

    • @dirtydinner2432
      @dirtydinner2432 6 лет назад +11

      Azzedine Djabri Adeline is the best by far

    • @abishnas2009
      @abishnas2009 6 лет назад +18

      I mean, the video is really good but is not that mind blowing.

    • @jamescollins924
      @jamescollins924 6 лет назад +1

      *Listen to 'Peacock Affect - Autumn'*

  • @Mammongus
    @Mammongus Год назад +247

    This song and video is incredible. Lee Miller's runway walk in her army uniform, as she was a fashion model before a military photographer. Anne Boleyn, the mother of the church of England before the stained glass and her prayer dance. Sylvia Plaith gripping her head as she struggled with her mental health and committed suicide at 30, her works recognized post-death (mostly) because of her very crappy husband, who even burned many of her poems. Amazing work to everyone involved!

    • @kerilibearian9010
      @kerilibearian9010 10 месяцев назад +9

      This is the origin story? I love the dancing! Interpret style dance is amazing. I danced years ago and am obsessed with it still! This song hits me on my feels every time!!

    • @redskies4530
      @redskies4530 9 месяцев назад +1

      Hi I Recommend A Song called 'The Bond Villain' By Robert Nix

    • @kerilibearian9010
      @kerilibearian9010 9 месяцев назад

      @@redskies4530 wtf did I just watch.

    • @piguy3280
      @piguy3280 9 месяцев назад

      i feel it has more to do with anima/animus in conflict than an actress's personal struggles. While talented she probably didn't design the set or pick the costumes. RIP though she was incredibly talented.

    • @rominabelenamendola
      @rominabelenamendola 8 месяцев назад

      Amazing, beautiful

  • @dough9507
    @dough9507 2 года назад +375

    Damn... over 4 years and I'm still listening to this masterpiece like at least once a week, always experiencing something new. Like it was my first time.

    • @Apexmind11
      @Apexmind11 2 года назад +3

      It's a badass song. I still love it

    • @JaydaAndTheCat
      @JaydaAndTheCat Год назад +5

      Still a daily occurrence for me.... not ashamed in the slightest

    • @KLienne
      @KLienne Год назад +1

      five years now

    • @starlord9532
      @starlord9532 7 месяцев назад +1

      I'm listening it still after 6 yrs it gives me energy!

    • @WhoKnows892
      @WhoKnows892 2 месяца назад

      If you turn this up, no way people ain't at least head bobbin in their heads.

  • @tareqalsalem4768
    @tareqalsalem4768 6 лет назад +1519

    -Thirty seconds in... "I think i need to be high for this" ....
    -Music starts...
    -"I'm high"

    • @cl9925
      @cl9925 6 лет назад +16

      DUDE WEED LMAO

    • @isabelmesquita6723
      @isabelmesquita6723 6 лет назад +1

      Tareq AlSalem yep exactly

    • @nimsycortez8051
      @nimsycortez8051 6 лет назад +11

      Tareq AlSalem I'm watching this high ASF and this is so deep yet I don't understand it but I love the dancing

    • @juliasantini4585
      @juliasantini4585 6 лет назад +1

      If you are an idiot of course

    • @juliasantini4585
      @juliasantini4585 6 лет назад

      If you are an idiot of course

  • @walter857
    @walter857 2 года назад +569

    I'm an old man and just discovered this fantastic art. Its more than music and lyrics. Its pure art.

    • @novakiin3322
      @novakiin3322 2 года назад +14

      Have you heard Taro yet?? Phenomenal.

    • @dishields7808
      @dishields7808 2 года назад

      Lol. I keep forgetting I'm old

    • @justinculp5038
      @justinculp5038 2 года назад +22

      Walter... I'm very old and hard of hearing. I play this song loud on some old Wharfedale speakers. My neighbor called the cops on me and one showed up at my door. The officer and I ended up being friends believe it or not. He comes over from time to time. We drink tea, play cards, and listen to new alternative music. He's actually kinda cute ;O

    • @justinculp5038
      @justinculp5038 2 года назад +3

      @YOLO MORGANNWG If this comment is directed at me...why do you ask?

    • @yungmentalproblems
      @yungmentalproblems 2 года назад +1

      @@justinculp5038 no one cares dude

  • @vendrasesar368
    @vendrasesar368 4 года назад +1050

    I just realise that "you're my DC" means you're my deadcrush

    • @codewarrior485
      @codewarrior485 4 года назад +51

      took me literally hearing the song appr. 20 times before realizing what 2 "places" like DC (washington), and LA (los angeles) have to do with Anna Bolina and Lee Miller... and then the coin fell.. and I felt incredibly dumb XD

    • @hannahmelcher334
      @hannahmelcher334 4 года назад +6

      Oh thanks now I know 😘

    • @frankiedominguez1872
      @frankiedominguez1872 4 года назад +5

      So then is this song a follow up to Breezeblocks...his deadcrush?

    • @ebenezermbizvo9845
      @ebenezermbizvo9845 3 года назад +2

      i started knowing from your comment

    • @agarotaestatueta2811
      @agarotaestatueta2811 3 года назад +4

      Right now, me too.

  • @robertmucioka2063
    @robertmucioka2063 Год назад +79

    The choreography is simply mesmerising... especially the chorus part
    Makes me want to watch it over and over

    • @azrani2023
      @azrani2023 8 месяцев назад +2

      absolutely same here, I've loved that song for years but only watched the video now! do you have an idea what kind of dance they perform? is it contemporary? dang, I love it

    • @smsmsmsmsmsm
      @smsmsmsmsmsm 6 месяцев назад +1

      I love it so much, I remember learning it a few years ago 😭 probably looked like an insane person, but the song is one of my favourites if all time and the video is amazing to me

  • @soniarichter4298
    @soniarichter4298 6 лет назад +3767

    Kinda sad that this music video wasn't alt j sitting in a basement eating rice cakes while recording this song

    • @SaraStar7373
      @SaraStar7373 6 лет назад +184

      Sonia Richter eventually they'll release one with them eating rice cakes I'll wait forever

    • @olive6785
      @olive6785 6 лет назад +40

      oh my god

    • @dementy9
      @dementy9 6 лет назад +114

      thats some inside shit

    • @christophefischer6105
      @christophefischer6105 6 лет назад +14

      why not just eating rice cakes.. this would have been enough for this video

    • @susukilljoy95
      @susukilljoy95 6 лет назад +20

      It's going to happen eventually for sure

  • @Aeolus_ca
    @Aeolus_ca 6 лет назад +1331

    Extraordinarily pretty teeth
    Beauty lingers out of reach
    You're my DC oh Lee, oh
    Man Ray went cray cray over you
    Capturing but never captured
    You're my DC oh Lee, oh
    Swim low
    In a backyard in the night
    Sample
    Put it there, get the money
    In the back of a Volvo car
    Sample
    Hold up
    Pay up, sign up LA
    Anna Bolina
    Maid of honour
    Not your sister, fearful temper
    You're my DC oh Anna, oh
    Unknown artist
    Took your likeness
    Henry Tudor left you lifeless
    You're my DC oh Anna, oh
    Keepa, keepa, keepa, keep me damn down
    Let it low
    Let me know where you go
    Papa, papa, papa
    Get me down
    Deep deep down
    Pablo let me know
    If you don't have the ace of hearts
    My dear, you're a lost man
    Falcon for you Anna from the left arm of the falconer
    Anna, Anna, Anna, Anna L'Arlésienne
    Swim low
    In the backyard in the night
    Sample
    Put it there, get the money
    In the back of a Volvo car
    Sample
    Hold over
    Pay up, sign up LA

    • @bytchyyy
      @bytchyyy 6 лет назад +35

      Thanks for the translation!!

    • @Aeolus_ca
      @Aeolus_ca 6 лет назад +36

      lol right it is kinda hard to understand

    • @randomalt1273
      @randomalt1273 6 лет назад +11

      IM DYING HERE same

    • @heather1949
      @heather1949 6 лет назад +33

      how on earth did you figure out the lyrics. Youre a miracle

    • @zeevylan9590
      @zeevylan9590 6 лет назад +16

      nick k Why in the lyrics there are only 2 people mentioned? What about Sylvia?

  • @chatonsacrement7454
    @chatonsacrement7454 3 года назад +210

    That "extraーORDINARILY PRETTY TEETH" part lives in my head rent-free
    What a masterpiece of a song

    • @Natalia-cn8ox
      @Natalia-cn8ox 9 месяцев назад

      I love pdf in law we trust ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

  • @surgeloveless
    @surgeloveless Год назад +79

    One of the most powerful songs and videos ever on my list.. wow just wow.

  • @666ARISH
    @666ARISH 6 лет назад +75

    "As we were finishing writing our second album, This Is All Yours, we came up with a quick jam which we luckily captured on one of our phones. This turned into 'Deadcrush', which is a word we made up to describe someone who is no longer alive that you fancy. Thus the first verse is about Lee Miller, Joe's deadcrush, the second about Anne Boleyn, Gus's."- alt-J

    • @trinalps
      @trinalps 6 лет назад

      Arish Ali source?

    • @666ARISH
      @666ARISH 6 лет назад

      moom11_1 www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=42928

  • @olegbolotnov481
    @olegbolotnov481 6 лет назад +296

    now alt-J have their own Personal Jesus

  • @SLZR-cj1tb
    @SLZR-cj1tb 5 лет назад +1638

    These 5 gum commercials are getting intense

    • @Alxoo6v2
      @Alxoo6v2 4 года назад +25

      one of the best comments I've ever seen

    • @GG-zh1vn
      @GG-zh1vn 4 года назад +18

      U sir win best comment

    • @Teeeth
      @Teeeth 4 года назад +23

      *"Help I cant shit no more"*
      How it feels to chew 5 gum

    • @defaultuser7777
      @defaultuser7777 4 года назад +2

      Hahahaha

    • @annellabell6878
      @annellabell6878 3 года назад +1

      Lol

  • @MakingtheCase
    @MakingtheCase 3 года назад +46

    After watching this for the thousandth time, I think I finally understand what the music video is. It's taking these clear disks, which contain the entire essence of each individual and something is documenting them spinning in a kind of projected dance of life until the moment they fall. An entire lifetime for each one of them encompassed in what would only amount to a single spin of the disc in the timeline of the universe. Some stay spinning (or stay alive) longer and some fall faster. Some choose to devote themselves to their faith, their honor, their passion, etc but they all get only one chance to perform.
    Or at least that's what I now make of this.

    • @christinekieffer5782
      @christinekieffer5782 Год назад

      wonderful analysis. I was tracking on this outcome...but why are they all walled up? that is the next dimension....are women put away more for being free thinkers???????????? (consider en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Boleyn)

    • @MakingtheCase
      @MakingtheCase Год назад +1

      ​@@christinekieffer5782
      Anne Boleyn was an interesting person, but how do you think she ties in?
      I think you could be right about it being a higher dimension. But here's the thing. There doesn't really seem to be anything much beyond that building. It's pretty barren. The excitement is focused on the disc, or life itself. Life is the point. Life is the reason and the purpose for its existance. The dance, the struggle, the musing, the creating, and then destroying.

  • @diegohoyosq
    @diegohoyosq 6 лет назад +1205

    Dancers:
    Leah Marojevic
    Alana Everett
    Natalia Iwaniec
    An excellent interpretive dance. A brilliant video.

    • @horrido666
      @horrido666 5 лет назад +7

      ty - gonna look for more from them

    • @meetroushan2727
      @meetroushan2727 5 лет назад +3

      Dont understand a thing I'm dumb

    • @horrido666
      @horrido666 5 лет назад +13

      @@meetroushan2727 The dancers! The ones who make you say WTF is going on here?

    • @Seth-ti4nh
      @Seth-ti4nh 5 лет назад +5

      Diego Hoyos these crushes are alive though
      So...
      we’re on the greener patch 😆

    • @peachkt9980
      @peachkt9980 4 года назад

      О Наташка блэт!

  • @newmans04
    @newmans04 6 лет назад +355

    So I didn't care much for this song at first listen on the album- but with the new video, and now knowing the back-story... man, I _love_ it! Alt-J lyrics are so often bizarre and disturbing, but they have such an amazing sound (collective) and carry such an uncomfortably wonderful subject matter repertoire- gaaaah...so amazing!

    • @saturn5793
      @saturn5793 6 лет назад +6

      AmberLearns whats the backstory? :)

    • @enihschan1165
      @enihschan1165 6 лет назад +1

      can you tell us the back-story?

    • @giel4526
      @giel4526 6 лет назад +25

      Maybe this article helps :) wetransfer.com/thisworks/2017/07/12/alt-j-young-replicant-deadcrush/?eml=2017July12/4044680/6155235&etsubid=142519490

    • @enihschan1165
      @enihschan1165 6 лет назад

      Thanks a lot

    • @EveryThingThatShines
      @EveryThingThatShines 6 лет назад +1

      I honestly think they come up with a video and song together it's like an alluring story when combined tells so beautifully!

  • @kyleyesiahsupree
    @kyleyesiahsupree 16 дней назад +2

    Chinese Man, Afghan rhythm, French Poets… oh how the beauty of music transcends universal, uniting one and all.

  • @VeryCherryCherry
    @VeryCherryCherry 4 года назад +40

    I think this is my favourite Alt-J song. It's the rhythm, of the whole song (the beat combined with the way it's sung), I think.
    Also I really enjoy the dancers. They're fantastic, especially at the end.

  • @michalv.2586
    @michalv.2586 6 лет назад +138

    i feel the song even more with this video, thank you

  • @AlexPaterimos
    @AlexPaterimos 6 лет назад +31

    I will forever love every single thing that Alt-J blesses us with (even when I have no idea what it means).

  • @TruffleMonkey
    @TruffleMonkey 4 года назад +632

    Incredible how alt-j invented art 2 years ago

  • @tearriasunshine2205
    @tearriasunshine2205 2 года назад +227

    The Choreographer CRUSHED IT. The choreography is EXTREMELY intuitive! Ï was wiling and trance dancing to it without the video a bunch; then one day I danced to it with the video and 90% of what they were doing is EXACTLY what ï was doing. Ï was shook. I'm like dang ..were they recording me and stole my moves??

    • @bonnielyrae6971
      @bonnielyrae6971 Год назад +1

      Same

    • @fjlknight
      @fjlknight Год назад +7

      This happened to me with the song gold by chet, I was like damn this would be a nice skating flowy song, couple months later seen the music video, completely on point.

    • @rickross9829
      @rickross9829 Год назад

      I think you're either heavily exaggerating or you have some kind of mental disorder like schizophrenia

    • @brunoboulanger8442
      @brunoboulanger8442 5 месяцев назад

      Sue them

  • @jackiedangerously7221
    @jackiedangerously7221 6 лет назад +91

    I love the way the dancers spaz in the end like the VR machine is malfunctioning... Those dancers slay.

    • @blanchardrobert7959
      @blanchardrobert7959 6 лет назад +1

      The « Superman» vintage série trick, ment as humor, i found that amazing and funny! Sotch a great vidéo and song!!! Love it, hook't!

  • @bestplaylists9803
    @bestplaylists9803 6 лет назад +147

    Lyrics:
    Extraordinarily pretty teeth
    Beauty lingers out of reach
    You're my DC oh Lee, oh
    Man Ray went cray cray over you
    Capturing but never captured
    You're my DC oh Lee, oh
    Swim low
    In a backyard in the night
    Sample
    Put it there, get the money
    In the back of a Volvo car
    Sample
    Hold up
    Pay up, sign up LA
    Anna Bolina
    Maid of honour
    Not your sister, fearful temper
    You're my DC oh Anna, oh
    Unknown artist
    Took your likeness
    Henry Tudor left you lifeless
    You're my DC oh Anna, oh
    Keepa, keepa, keepa, keep me damn down
    Let it low
    Let me know where you go
    Papa, papa, papa
    Get me down
    Deep deep down
    Pablo let me know
    If you don't have the ace of hearts
    My dear, you're a lost man
    Falcon for you Anna from the left arm of the falconer
    Anna, Anna, Anna, Anna L'Arlésienne
    Swim low
    In the backyard in the night
    Sample
    Put it there, get the money
    In the back of a Volvo car
    Sample
    Hold over
    Pay up, sign up LA

    • @na36289
      @na36289 6 лет назад

      Best Playlists q

  • @bethanyherrick6885
    @bethanyherrick6885 Год назад +11

    I don't know which I'm entranced by more: this song or the choreography. Genius.

  • @deviantc
    @deviantc 7 месяцев назад +4

    One of their best ... pure genius, from beginning to end.

  • @tynesiastevens6520
    @tynesiastevens6520 5 лет назад +106

    I CAN'T get enough of the dancing in this. It's AMAZING.

    • @piguy3280
      @piguy3280 9 месяцев назад

      4:00 lol if i heard that was the case i could die a happy man

  • @autumnalden6697
    @autumnalden6697 6 лет назад +1512

    Joe's deadcrush is Elizabeth "Lee" Miller (1907-1977) American model/war photographer
    Gus's deadcrush is Anna Bolina (1501-1536) Queen of England, married to and beheaded by King Henry Tudor VIII
    Thom's deadcrush is Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) American poet; but she didn't make the lyrics

    • @mclarenv4
      @mclarenv4 5 лет назад +6

      Mines Abigail Williams, horribly misrepresented in history.

    • @humantheadam9127
      @humantheadam9127 5 лет назад +8

      Very insightful!!!

    • @melissafonseca6897
      @melissafonseca6897 5 лет назад +31

      wtf, how come SP didin't make the lyrics...

    • @emilycrow8278
      @emilycrow8278 5 лет назад +77

      @@melissafonseca6897 probably cuz "stuck your head in an oven" didn't flow with the lyrics.
      Jk I love Plath and wish depression didn't take her from us early.

    • @rizkaputri3683
      @rizkaputri3683 5 лет назад +22

      Your comment makes me finally understand this music video! This video is all about them, correct?

  • @marlies-utewild9871
    @marlies-utewild9871 21 день назад +1

    Nach den Doors, Janes Addiction, Jega, Autechre und TV on the Radio meine Liste bereichernd auf Platz 1!

  • @genuineentertainment2016
    @genuineentertainment2016 Год назад +4

    For me it is heavenly. Thank you. Where darkness meets light.

  • @promyk9255
    @promyk9255 6 лет назад +26

    This is what I call a great piece of art, left me speechless.

  • @f0rumrr
    @f0rumrr 6 лет назад +127

    This is one of the best songs I have heard in a long time, and the music video is absolutely amazing, I love the style in their dancing.

  • @snoodthe5249
    @snoodthe5249 3 года назад +9

    how can a song leave you so filled but yet so unfulfilled at the same time?

  • @lunar8847
    @lunar8847 2 года назад +13

    Big thank you to all involved in this project! Every element and segment works so beautifully together, from costume, choreography, to camera work. Just gorgeous.

  • @oneverminds
    @oneverminds 6 лет назад +62

    This is the most addictive video : ) Every time you find something better and better: the choreography, the sync, the camera angles and swings, the light, the costumes, the choice of characters.. my god! THE MUSIC! thank you guys thank you for doing this

  • @PiEndzier
    @PiEndzier 6 лет назад +61

    Talked about finding the correct dance expression of Alt-J song a couple of weeks ago and now they release this...

    • @TeamTamahakk
      @TeamTamahakk 6 лет назад

      Agreed

    • @sophiecg5193
      @sophiecg5193 6 лет назад +2

      watch cat cogliandro's choreography to breezeblocks and other alt j songs! I think they capture the songs really well

  • @enska3
    @enska3 4 года назад +15

    This is the greatest choreography ever. I've seen it like 35 times and it never gets old.

    • @aFoxyFox.
      @aFoxyFox. 2 года назад +2

      I agree, have you seen any other good things since? I'm looking for recommendations if possible!

    • @Astrocat393
      @Astrocat393 Год назад

      I've added at least 2000 views to the total lol...i was obsessed with this when I first saw it and still return every few months, its spectacular 😍

  • @a2dx10
    @a2dx10 Год назад +7

    2023 and Still listening to this great song and band👍🏼😎 thanks #FIFA18

  • @wing022108
    @wing022108 6 лет назад +1649

    Each glass plate that is circling represents each dancer in the video. They are from different timeline: past(the fancy dress woman), present (the solider) and future (the one with tights). As the light goes through those glasses, they start to project these dancers. Though they are from the different timeline, they exist on the same dance floor, dancing altogether. The time doesn't exist, and we are just projections of light through prisms, dancing altogether.

    • @azeempatil3631
      @azeempatil3631 6 лет назад +169

      Nvm... They are representations of 'dead'-crushes of each one of the band members respectively... Sylvia Plath (one with tights), Lee Millers (soldier), Anne Boleyn (fancy woman)

    • @mollieswonderland
      @mollieswonderland 6 лет назад +27

      thank you for explainin cos im out here on that dum dum just captivated lmao

    • @IsopropylDisinfectant
      @IsopropylDisinfectant 6 лет назад +31

      Actually, according to song lyrics, the first one is propably about the photographer Lee Miller, who was Man Ray's partner, model and lover.

    • @tostare
      @tostare 6 лет назад +13

      I think that's happening in the video is that the original dancing women are "blanks", which get generated by the computer which spins the discs (lenses?) at the start. Then one by one they are transformed into the three women you list.

    • @alexanderhall362
      @alexanderhall362 6 лет назад +2

      How do u know dat

  • @channelfive6666
    @channelfive6666 5 лет назад +31

    I love how each of the spinning coins is a dancer and when the light shines on one of the coins it's that dancer's individual character's turn. So lovely.

  • @elsvaughn7959
    @elsvaughn7959 2 года назад +14

    i just fucking LOVE how they put historical (and literary) references in sooo many songs.... ill nevvvver stop loving them!

  • @louisacowell4243
    @louisacowell4243 6 лет назад +68

    this is insane!

  • @buttercup141312
    @buttercup141312 6 лет назад +806

    Listening to this while walking down the street on a cloudy, cold Wednesday morning in the city makes me feel like I’m walking to a fight and about to whoop someone’s ass.

    • @sanjay3018
      @sanjay3018 5 лет назад +7

      I would have moved my shoulders dancing all the way

    • @Rskillswitch
      @Rskillswitch 5 лет назад +8

      Dramatic build up before the big fight, casual punches on the punching bag lmao

    • @mikhailwesthallen4356
      @mikhailwesthallen4356 5 лет назад +4

      Then your to angry calm down

    • @yetiefer6935
      @yetiefer6935 2 года назад +4

      I love how people interpret music into feelings and thoughts
      I miss the creativity of my younger self who could turn a whole song into an action scene or music video in my head

    • @yetiefer6935
      @yetiefer6935 2 года назад +3

      @@mikhailwesthallen4356 anger is a necessary emotion
      And pretty much essential to being a sane human in my opinion
      Just needs to be kept in check

  • @liamg337
    @liamg337 8 месяцев назад +4

    6yrs now and I'm still tripping out to this excellence

  • @mtkk5916
    @mtkk5916 2 года назад +26

    You guys made the FIFA 18 soundtrack so enjoyable to listen to.

  • @grom69
    @grom69 6 лет назад +29

    I'm a simple man: I see Alt-j video - I click

    • @blackmambo8702
      @blackmambo8702 6 лет назад

      Grom _09 me too... I see a dumb comment I cringe

  • @WithinPremises
    @WithinPremises 6 лет назад +87

    This is actually how I look dancing to this song tho.

  • @chloescat
    @chloescat 8 месяцев назад +3

    This song is beyond awesome; adore it!
    Will forever remind me of one of my old classes I used to teach in China around 2018/2019.
    Super cool kids and I could see some of them making music like this in a few years.
    Thankfully have this CD and keep in touch with some of the kids.
    Joyous memory and a masterpiece of music. ❤

  • @Jaccbo
    @Jaccbo Год назад +10

    1:30 literally my favourite sound ever

  • @hannahataraxia8404
    @hannahataraxia8404 5 лет назад +31

    Heard this song for the first time live, with their light show setup. I'd be lying if I said it didn't blow my mind. Still gives me chills.

  • @temposchwelle
    @temposchwelle 6 лет назад +702


    Edit: Unbelievable a triangle can have so many supporters. I hope I see some of you supporters at the alt-j show in cologne in january ∆

  • @stukfuist
    @stukfuist 2 года назад +9

    Just love this song. It's so dark. It really blew my mind when at around 3:17 it gets a bit bluesy and still fits in perfectly.

  • @tashfaith3763
    @tashfaith3763 4 года назад +3

    Honestly, my favorite song by Alt-J. Absolutely stunning work. Favorite band of all time.

  • @katherinepriddy5890
    @katherinepriddy5890 6 лет назад +20

    So rare for me that a video adds even more to a song. I love the music and this choreography and narrative of the video just massively improved it for me. Alt-J you do things to me...

  • @SCFEDELE1
    @SCFEDELE1 6 лет назад +6

    Between this and Breezeblocks, this band deserves exorbenant credit for creativity and individuality. New favorite! 🔺

  • @jessvisser5775
    @jessvisser5775 3 года назад +8

    I am totally obsessed with this song at the minute..!! 2 bars playing over & over in my head at all times for the past week, sending me delicately insane 💓👌

  • @alicialapatra7416
    @alicialapatra7416 2 года назад +3

    This band - they're amazing - their musical style, their lyrics, their videos - awesome to see some real art brought back into the world

  • @Gean...de...Oliveira
    @Gean...de...Oliveira 5 лет назад +395

    Yeah. This is the kind of song that excites me on music.
    "So far from typical". But not that much.
    Alt-J and Glass Animals are taking some of my time.

    • @madlen5733
      @madlen5733 5 лет назад +9

      You're so right ..also TOP and Missio if you agree ;)

    • @stressqueen1403
      @stressqueen1403 4 года назад +8

      Madl En i’m kind of astonished how on point you are, those are my favorite bands

    • @stephymartinez5961
      @stephymartinez5961 4 года назад +2

      Yep

    • @asapling
      @asapling 4 года назад +14

      How did you know I liked glass animals and alt j

    • @elienaiassis1889
      @elienaiassis1889 4 года назад +5

      Thanks for recommending Glass Animals :)

  • @vasileiostsalkos5809
    @vasileiostsalkos5809 6 лет назад +31

    A masterpiece from one or possibly the a best album thus far for the year we living.
    Thank u alt-j for the soundscapes and your perfect bizarreness.
    Guys listen thoroughly the whole album. No mediocre track in relaxer. Just pure perfection.
    Thank u guys for making this world better.

    • @yuvrajkhanna5688
      @yuvrajkhanna5688 6 лет назад

      Nah man. Check these guys out: itunes.apple.com/in/album/fools-ep/1314290481

  • @kyanevans7513
    @kyanevans7513 4 года назад +4

    Took the words right out of my soul. The dead are still loved

  • @voodoosleeper
    @voodoosleeper 3 года назад +3

    This is literally one of the best music videos of all time. Everything about it works. Amazing.

  • @serjherman
    @serjherman 6 лет назад +386

    All this interpretive dancing creeped the hell out of me... *o___o*
    But hell, it fits the song and its mood damn well.

    • @jimboslice3451
      @jimboslice3451 6 лет назад +2

      Serj Herman its actually choreography but hey....

    • @SpeedChamp467
      @SpeedChamp467 6 лет назад +10

      the whole time I was watching this I was just thinking to myself: "this is just too hip for me to understand it. These guys Alt-J bring a whole new level of nerdiness to the alternative culture."

    • @owenjohnson9174
      @owenjohnson9174 6 лет назад

      way bad words!!!!!!!

    • @TheAkircher
      @TheAkircher 5 лет назад +3

      I can not stop watching for some reason I love it

    • @serjherman
      @serjherman 5 лет назад +2

      jim connell, Interpretive dances can be choreographed, so I'm not sure what is the point of your comment, but hey...

  • @mackyA380
    @mackyA380 6 лет назад +19

    I wasn't ready for this. Thank you alt-j :')

  • @nic.ciekawego1
    @nic.ciekawego1 3 года назад +6

    there is something hypnotic in the way they're dance. I love it!

  • @mattg6574
    @mattg6574 4 года назад +18

    Anne Boleyn giving "suck it" to the red rose of Lancaster..... I love knowing history.

  • @skinnylove444
    @skinnylove444 6 лет назад +5

    I fall in love with alt-J songs/albums in four stages:
    1 listening to the music alone
    2 reading and understanding the lyrics
    3 when the music videos get released
    4 seeing them live.
    They kill me more and more every time, thank you

  • @boi6929
    @boi6929 6 лет назад +65

    This moment when you look at the video and you're like : WTF is this... Oh yeah, that's just alt-J

  • @elliotgriffiths2797
    @elliotgriffiths2797 2 года назад +3

    Even reading the lyrics........Still no idea what's going on!!! Both me and my daughter can't wait to come and watch you in a few weeks. Long time fan.......long time confused!!🤩🤩

  • @angelawilliams5300
    @angelawilliams5300 3 года назад +6

    I love this dance choreographer! I've seen his work before. I think the dancers did a great job showing feminine moves and stress. Interesting song. It'll be on repeat for a while!

  • @chrissfatcos2051
    @chrissfatcos2051 6 лет назад +14

    Great song standing alone. Video makes it that much better. Genius!

  • @estibenlopez5167
    @estibenlopez5167 6 лет назад +853

    Extraordinarily pretty teeth
    Beauty lingers out of reach
    You're my DC oh Lee, oh
    Man Ray went cray cray over you
    Capturing but never captured
    You're my DC oh Lee, oh
    Swim low
    In the back dry in the night
    Sample
    Put it there, get the money (watch me now)
    In the back of a Volvo car
    Sample
    Hold over
    Pay up, sign up, LA
    Anna Bolina
    Maid of honour
    Not your sister, fearful temper
    You're my DC oh Anna, oh
    Unknown artist
    Took your likeness
    Henry Tudor left you lifeless, yeah
    You're my DC oh Anna, oh
    Keepa, keepa, keepa, keep me damn down
    Let it low
    Let me know where you go (watch me now)
    Papa, papa, papa
    Get me down
    Deep, deep down
    How low? Let me know
    If you don't have the ace of hearts
    My dear, you're a lost man (oh)
    Falcon for you, Anna, from the left arm of the falconer
    Anna, Anna, Anna, Anna L'Arlésienne
    Swim low
    In the back dry in the night
    Sample
    Put it there, get the money (watch me now)
    In the back of a Volvo car
    Sample
    Hold over
    Pay up, sign up, LA
    Swim low
    In the back dry in the night
    Sample
    Put it there, get the money (watch me now)
    In the back of a Volvo car
    Sample
    Hold over
    Pay up, sign up, LA
    Watch me now

    • @zionb3229
      @zionb3229 6 лет назад +96

      Estiben Lopez wow even the lyrics don't make sense

    • @bambi_2606
      @bambi_2606 6 лет назад +62

      nonono it's:
      ₑₓₜᵣₐ ORdiNarIlY

    • @yenifergavina1451
      @yenifergavina1451 6 лет назад +11

      To me it seems to be talking about that unobtainable beauty of Hollywood stars including Elizabeth Lee Miller. The part about Anna Bolena makes sense and having her likeness captured in plays and paintings... but idk what the plays are actually about and not sure what deadcrush means either. It may help to understand the underlying tragic narrative trying to be portrayed.

    • @AlexMcSweaty
      @AlexMcSweaty 6 лет назад +28

      No its about King Henry VIII's wives in which he killed(he killed 6 in total) one of which called anne boleyn AKA anna bolina "henry tudor left her lifeless"

    • @saumyansays9709
      @saumyansays9709 6 лет назад +53

      Deadcrush is about 2 women on whom Alt-J members are supposed to have crushes, Lee Miller and Anne Boleyn. But these women are dead now. Dead-crush. :p

  • @braydenhancock3907
    @braydenhancock3907 Год назад +10

    At first I thought it was weird, now I watch it every day 😂

  • @madturk1958
    @madturk1958 4 года назад +5

    ALT_J have to be the best band out there with no comparison on any level...absolutely superb

  • @eleonoregil3424
    @eleonoregil3424 6 лет назад +30

    Congrats to all the people that worked on this video, it's outstanding. A"making-of" would be great !

    • @EthanLyde
      @EthanLyde 6 лет назад +1

      i want to know the inspiration behind the visuals and the vocals, very interpritive and artistic!

  • @popdeviation4980
    @popdeviation4980 6 лет назад +11

    finally, a music video worth watching more than once

  • @-AGC-
    @-AGC- Год назад +1

    We need much much more of this. Amazing and replay ability off the charts

  • @janhvit4786
    @janhvit4786 3 года назад +1

    One of the best videos that exist in music. Major props to Darcy Jayne!

  • @ZenParks
    @ZenParks 6 лет назад +120

    "Mesmerising" falls short.

  • @KaylaTeets
    @KaylaTeets 6 лет назад +786

    This is easily my fav alt j song

    • @troutman3084
      @troutman3084 6 лет назад +1

      Kyrae Jenkins check out the like a version they did. Love it

    • @williamm115
      @williamm115 6 лет назад +11

      Kyrae Jenkins Breezeblocks.

    • @TheLospa
      @TheLospa 6 лет назад

      Yeah pretty awesome stuff!

    • @locrian6814
      @locrian6814 6 лет назад +5

      BREEZEBLOCKS

    • @VictorD808
      @VictorD808 6 лет назад

      EZ AF

  • @michaelradican7216
    @michaelradican7216 3 года назад +10

    I can't stop listening to this!!! It hits so hard, and the video is amazingly awesome!

  • @sombrezaafi8743
    @sombrezaafi8743 3 года назад +16

    Created a channel so that I can comment how much I love Alt-j. DEADCRUSH IS CRAZY GOOD

  • @salaamandaa
    @salaamandaa 6 лет назад +225

    I could watch 2:02-2:07 on loop for hours

    • @droopy____
      @droopy____ 6 лет назад +5

      I feel you.

    • @lungsnlipslockd
      @lungsnlipslockd 6 лет назад +14

      That is one of my favorite parts of this music video and I have no idea why...but I love it!!

    • @patrickabois
      @patrickabois 6 лет назад +6

      I lost my shit with that part.

    • @ambergraci4106
      @ambergraci4106 6 лет назад +16

      The dancing in this video fits the music so incredibly well

    • @v.loveslaughter1968
      @v.loveslaughter1968 6 лет назад +6

      Amanda Anglemyer Ikr? Genius choreography

  • @alaplacki
    @alaplacki 6 лет назад +12

    I dont know what to say.. pure masterpiece

  • @secret4252
    @secret4252 2 года назад +6

    This is literally a music video MASTERPIECE. It’s so AMAZING.

  • @cassandrasmith5263
    @cassandrasmith5263 4 года назад +4

    Loved this concept, the groove and the dancers. Alt -j where you been all my life?

  • @annas.8902
    @annas.8902 6 лет назад +5

    The dancing in this is exquisite. I can't even find words. Thank you alt j

  • @karolinamiskinyte3633
    @karolinamiskinyte3633 6 лет назад +11

    Best music video I've seen in ages.

  • @ezjclean
    @ezjclean 6 месяцев назад +1

    I just found this song today, I'm sharing it with everyone. One of the best pieces of art I've ever seen or heard.

  • @keirafae6669
    @keirafae6669 4 года назад +1

    The way the dancers move makes me feel so many things.
    Also known as really good choreography.

  • @allthingsdrew4710
    @allthingsdrew4710 6 лет назад +10

    Never before have I enjoyed a song so much that I don't understand :')

  • @AJ-dw9or
    @AJ-dw9or 6 лет назад +19

    The choreography 😭😍😍

    • @colazi
      @colazi 6 лет назад +1

      So much action

    • @rileykazukiewicz636
      @rileykazukiewicz636 6 лет назад +1

      We neeeed a tutorial for this, amirite?

    • @AJ-dw9or
      @AJ-dw9or 6 лет назад

      Riley Kazukiewicz haha, that would be awesome!

  • @metalface78
    @metalface78 Год назад +5

    Dead crush..... As beautiful as a person can be, always know where you stand....
    Just a thought.
    This song lives rent free in my head, bangin song, it's crazy how much of the lyrics I can feel, as it related to my current situation.....

  • @johnhecht8750
    @johnhecht8750 8 месяцев назад +1

    everything about this is top notch, music and video. best thing they have ever created, and they have an amazing catalog.

  • @johnedwardkerr7814
    @johnedwardkerr7814 Год назад +1

    my deadcrush is María Josefa Pimentel, the Duchess of Osuna
    She established a library and commissioned works by Goya such as the Witches Sabbath. I feel y'alls guts in this song. Much More Than Much Love, alt-j boys!