Ok. I say you have to hear, but you also have to SEE this gorgeous video. It’s been quiet lately on the Conor O’Brien front which presumably and hopefully means new material. This excites us to no end as we are very big Villagers fans here at Culch towers.
The blurb accompanying the video gives nothing away however merely stating that O’Brien has finally committed to tape what’s long been a fan favourite of the live sets. Which sets one wondering if tracks like ‘In A New Found Land, You Are Free’ (immortalised on the Live at the Workmans’ LP) will also be committed to tape soon and end up on the sophmore effort?
The full blurb;
“It is with great pleasure that we present to you, the new video for ‘Cecelia & her Selfhood’. A long-standing live favourite in Villagers shows, ‘Cecelia’ has finally been committed to tape. Indeed, more than a simple music video, it slowly took the shape of a short film by animator extraordinaire Adrien Merigeau. Adrien and Conor began the filmmaking process by discussing the song in all of its aspects. Then Adrien let loose. The results, we hope you’ll agree, are spellbinding.
Nothing explains the film better than the film itself. Nonetheless, here is a concise and vaguely pretentious synopsis:
The film charts the development of a young man as he navigates his way through an impressionistic landscape in search of an elusive monster which is intent on destroying his childhood home. Lost and confused for the most part, he nonetheless uncovers the beast; a creature whose origins are both terrifying and liberating.
Like we said, go see it for yourself. Enjoy.”
http://www.wearevillagers.com/
