As an unabashed devotee of all things Broken Social Scene (Kevin Drew, et al) related, I was intrigued by Feist’s recently released “music video” / short film for her track The Water off of 2007’s The Reminder. The album, while very mainstream pop-accessible (thank you, Starbucks).. featured some rather striking artwork, and in my opinion held its own, musically. A really solid production from all angles–not least of which resulted from (again, presumably) Kevin Drew’s capable hands in the studio, it remains one of my faves from 2007.
Add to the list of Drew’s talents: film director. Refreshingly enough, Drew helms directorial duties for the aforementioned Feist featurette (the video for which, I’ve included below), which stars Cillian Murphy (28 Days Later, Breakfast on Pluto) and David Fox. Quite aptly, the deliberate, unfettered pacing of the narrative garners just the right amount of melancholy from the song. While the video starts out (well, and continues throughout) rather slowly, the scene progression never feels overwrought and incidentally succeeds in not boring me to death. Basically this qualifies as a victory.
No stranger to sweet music videos, Director’s Bureau affiliate Patrick Daughters and frequent Feist collaborator has also produced many an on-screen success for bands like Bright Eyes, Department of Eagles, Liars, Death Cab for Cutie, and so forth. His videos for 1234 and Mushaboom, amongst others, are probably the twee-est, most endearingly adorable productions I’ve watched in quite a while. And, as admittedly saccharine as they may be, are quite impossible to resist. I tried snagging a quicktime of I Feel It All from the Director’s Bureau (incidentally, home to Geoff McFettridge’s film projects and commercial reel) but failed. Alas, you tube will have to suffice. Embedded below for your viewing pleasure. Feist + pyrotechnics + running around in a field with a stick = win.
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