Tue 16 Oct 2012
Things I Love: The XX “Chained” Video #Coexist #TheCreatorsProject
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(from The XX’s 300-person record release show in Staten Island, Aug 6)
The new album by British electro-serene-pop group The XX, Coexist, has literally played on loop for me, for hours at a time….Along with Grizzly Bear’s Shields, Miguel’s entire 2011-2012 oeuvre, Chilly Gonzales’ Solo Piano II, Blood Orange tracks, and the Neighbourhood’s I’m Sorry EP. They’re not the “turn up” songs that I blast to get mentally prepared for a night out. But these are the moody blues for when I need to think about what the hell is going on. There’s a vast distinction between music you listen to when you need to be bigger than you really are…and music you listen to when you need to get a grasp on how far you have to go.
The XX’s first single off of Coexist is probably one of the most beautiful records of the year…called “Angels.” So far, there’s no official video aside from a hypnotizing 2:53 minute view of something like the inside of your eyelids. But the group has teamed up with Vice x Intel’s Creators Project and director Young Replicant to create an official clip for their second single, “Chained” though….and much like the Grizzly Bear x Creators Project “Yet Again” video, “Chained” is all seasonal-depression lighting and gorgeous slow motion.
Watch The XX’s “Chained” video…
And a live performance of “Angels”…
After the jump
The XX, “Chained”
Directed by Young Replicant, produced in conjunction with Vice x Intel’s the Creators’ Project
soft and lovely footage of the XX’s “Angels” performed live in a skyscraper overlooking Tokyo, Japan.
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October 16th, 2012 at 8:40 am
good taste Miss…I did not know…
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October 16th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
“There’s a vast distinction between music you listen to when you need to be bigger than you really are…and music you listen to when you need to get a grasp on how far you have to go.”
Info, you paint word pictures…(Beanie Sigel)
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Miss Info Reply:
October 16th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
why thank you!
honestly, I’m just happy someone actually reads my rambling. Esp one these “non-hip hop” posts, lol. I feel like the guys have all the rap covered so well, that I want to try to mix it up with some other stuff I’m listening to.
I’d love to hear whether our hardcore hip hop fans end up also liking these other songs or whether they’re too weird/boring.
I have a sneaking suspicion that there’s more diverse tastes that the industry would think.
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October 16th, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Miss info! Im an avid follower of your site and love rap/hiphop as much as the next person. From listening Waka Flocka to NAS and everything else in between. But its refreshing to see post something abt The XX, they are a sick group getting cosigns from Ri Ri, Jay, and Drizzy. It’s a changed of pace from a hip-hop driven blog like urs, i saw em live at TI music Fest last Sun, Amazing! you do have good taste, keep up the good work!!
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Miss Info Reply:
October 16th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
YAY! im glad you like the same wide range of stuff that I do. Did you check out the Rudimental post? I’m obsessed with them…and the videos are insane.
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October 20th, 2012 at 11:11 pm
Bands like the XX are basically non-rap voices of my generation and cultures i touch and am around in the area im from (South & East London).
Im just glad its being recognised by yourself and others in an un-gimmicky way & not just for a “cool co-sign”.
Hip-Hop is my food & Drink but i need artists like Bon Iver, Grizzly Bear, Lana, James Vincent McMorrow, Toro Y Moi etc. in times of Non-Content.
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