[video] Fleet Foxes - "The Shrine / An Argument"

Sean Pecknold's latest creation

Magical, imagination-provoking imagery drives this incredible Fleet Foxes' music video. Sean Pecknold has honed his mastery of animation and created one of his best films to date. I will say, the saxophone "solo" in this beautiful song is a bit grating when listening through Helplessness Blues, but watching the two-headed dragon scene in the video makes it much more tolerable.

Check out the video for "The Shrine / An Argument" above. And also take a gander at Fleet Foxes's live show as they continue their international tour.

Fleet Foxes tour dates:
EUROPE:
November 29, 2011 :: Heineken Music Hall / Amsterdam, Holland$
November 30, 2011 :: Forest National Club / Brussels, Belgium$
December 01, 2011 :: O2 Academy / Leeds, UK$ SOLD OUT

AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND:
December 29-31, 2011 :: Falls Festival / Lorne, Vic & Marion Bay, Taz, Australia
January 02, 2012 :: Sydney Opera House/ Sydney, Australia
January 03, 2012 :: Sydney Opera House/ Sydney, Australia
January 04, 2012 :: Sydney Opera House / Sydney, Australia
January 06, 2012 :: Palais Theatre / Melbourne, Australia SOLD OUT
January 07-08, 2012 :: Southbound Festival / Busselton, Australia
January 10, 2012 :: Tivoli/ Brisbane, Australia
January 11, 2012 :: Tivoli / Brisbane, Australia SOLD OUT
January 13, 2012 :: Hunter Lodge / Wellington, New Zealand
January 14, 2012 :: Town Hall / Auckland, New Zealand

JAPAN:
January 17, 2012 :: Big Cat / Osaka, Japan
January 18, 2012 :: Club Quatro / Nagoya, Japan
January 20, 2012 :: Studio Coast / Tokyo, Japan

$ w/ Vetiver

[video] Beach House - "Used To Be"

Sean Pecknold: Resident Dream Maker

For those of you who missed the one-day premier of Beach House's music video for "Used To Be" (directed by Sean Pecknold & Co.), P4K is hosting the band's Teen Dream DVD companion, which features videos for each of the album's songs. You can watch "Used to Be" above, and the rest can be viewed here. But act quickly - these will be taken down in 10 days.

Buy :: Beach House - Teen Dream (Includes DVD companion)

[video] Grizzly Bear - "While You Wait for the Others"

Sean Pecknold's latest piece

This should be filed under old news that I somehow missed, but Sean Pecknold has created another fabulous stop-motion animation video for Grizzly Bear's "While You Wait for the Others." I just love how Pecknold finds such beauty in the simplest of things, and I respect the patience and discipline involved in stop-motion projects. The song appears on GB's latest album, Veckatimest, which is available at all fine record stores.

And in related news, it appears that Pecknold is currently working on a Beach House video. More news on that to follow. What an awesome job that must be!

Buy :: Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest

Video: Elvis Perkins in Dearland - "Chains, Chains, Chains"

Sean Pecknold's latest brain child

Check out Elvis Perkins in Dearland's newest music video of "Chains, Chains, Chains," one of the many timeless classics heard on the band's eponymously named LP. The creator and director behind this great work is video wizard Sean Pecknold, whose resume includes videos created for his brother's band, Fleet Foxes ("Mykonos," "He Doesn't Know Why," and "White Winter Hymnal"). Yet another insanely unique and incredibly enjoyable work of art from Sean's creative mind.

Buy :: Elvis Perkins in Dearland LP

Robin Pecknold @ Neumos (7-11-2009) A Drink For the Kids

Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes will be playing the A Drink for the Kids Grand Finale concert this year!

For those of you unfamiliar with this event, A Drink For The Kids is an annual 21+ benefit that raises money for the Vera Project, a fund devoted to keeping various Seattle all-age venues alive. A Drink For The Kids consists of six bar nights (listed below) featuring beer and liquor specials benefiting the Vera Project. At the end of the week-long event, there will be a grand finale benefit show, featuring Robin Pecknold (of the Fleet Foxes). Visit any of the bars below and purchase a Stone Brewing Company beer and ask about liquor specials to support Vera. More details below:

Saturday July 11, 2009
The Vera Project & Neumos present:
A Drink for the Kids Grand Finale Show
Robin Pecknold of Fleet Foxes
$15 adv
tickets available @ Moe Bar, Rudy's Barbershops, Select QFC's, and Ticketswest.com

Special Online Presale Tuesday June 16th @ 10AM

Password: THEKIDS
Buy advance tickets at TicketWest
21+
Doors 8 pm

Event Schedule:

July 5th at Cha Cha
July 6th at Hazelwood
July 7th at West 5
July 8th at Twilight Exit
July 9th at Linda’s
July 10th at Solo & Funhouse
July 11th at Neumos (Grand Finale Concert with Robin Pecknold)

In other Pecknold news, Robin's brother Sean has just finished another music video, this time for Elvis Perkins in Dearland. Keep you eyes peeled for its eminent release.

UPDATE: The song to be made into a music video is "Chains, Chains, Chains."

Three Colours Gets A New Coat of Paint

Out with the old...

...in with the new.

After nearly a year, I've decided to retire the old header for this site. A promise made to the real artist behind the clay ball design has finally been met - to come up with an image of my own. That artist is Sean Pecknold, and to see the original inspiration, check out this cute little short entitled The Color Keeper (which features music by J. Tillman).

Fleet Foxes - "Mykonos" Single Out Today

Sun Giant's standout single "Mykonos" hits shelves today

Fleet Foxes released the single "Mykonos" b/w "False Knight on the Road" on Sub Pop Records today. For those of you who own the Sun Giant EP, "Mykonos" was probably the song that made you a FF fan in the first place. This majestic fairy-tale number is accompanied by the traditional folk song "False Knight" (which can be heard here), making this single a must-have for any fan. To purchase a 7" copy, you can follow this link to the band's official site. And if you still haven't seen the video that Sean Pecknold created for this single, check it out below.

Mykonos from Grandchildren on Vimeo

• Buy the "Mykonos" single here.
• Buy Sun Giant EP here (features "Mykonos")

Fleet Foxes - Mykonos Video

Mykonos from Grandchildren on Vimeo

I'm a little behind on this post, but I wanted to point out that Sean Pecknold's video wizardry shines through yet again. This tortured genius's latest stop-motion music video for the Fleet Foxes song "Mykonos" is a beautiful adventure of two tiny paper triangles (closely resembling two feet at times). I love the little homage scene (with the eyes) from "The Universe & You."

The video was debuted for the UK single release of "Mykonos" b/w "False Knight on the Road". To hear the tradional rendition of "False Knight," head over to Robin Pecknold's solo page (he'll be posting more covers in the near-future under the monikers White Antelope or Monte Cristo). Watch the video, and enjoy...

• Buy the "Mykonos" single here.
• Buy Sun Giant EP here (features "Mykonos")