Black Marble - Somewhere (Official Music Video)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- "Somewhere" from the new Black Marble album Fast Idol, out now on Sacred Bones Records
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Directed by Théo Sixou
Assistant: Ambre Rambaud
Production: Walid Bekhti
Production director: Amel Belghitri
Assistant: Capucine Destoc
DOP: Mario Valero & Vassili Feodoroff
Sound operator: Louis Darde
Make-up artist: Maria M Zola
Casting: Marie Mc Court
Editor : Leo Guillaume
Color grading: Adele Gregoire
Choreography: Lorenzo Dasse @yodaprocess
Young brother: Adam BB BOY @bboytaz__
Older brother: Zakaria BB BOY @bboytaz__
Dancer: Sabrina Trana @sabrinatrana
Dancer: Khaled Abdulahi @cerizz_mze
Dancer: Nacim Dante @nacim_dante
Dancer: Kimps @monsieur_kimpala
Somewhere describes a place just out of reach that serves as a diversion for the protagonist of the song, and takes their focus away from the ambiguities of their daily life. It represents a place of disinhibition where if it could only be remembered or found, the people we aim to be could for a moment be fully realized. Although its dreamlike clarity and feeling of connection may seem like an empty promise, it serves as an aspirational reminder to the protagonist of what might be.
This is Black Marbles third video with director Theo Six. The themes Theo finds when creating imagery always seem to revolve around transcendence or transformation, or a feeling of at least wanting or searching for that. I think that the idea of an artist or anyone really as a fully formed entity that is simply interacting with the world around is rather strange and although I feel that there can be pressure to come across this way, I think it's more interesting and realistic to admit to the idea that most of us struggle to live up to some idealized projection of what we want to be or wished we were. And that this is a constantly moving target. In this way I've always appreciated the way Theo forms these little worlds filled with this feeling of desire for this sort of transcendence, and always trust that I'm going to relate to the way he's seeing things.
On Fast Idol, LA-based Black Marble reaches back through time to connect with the forgotten bedroom kids of the analogue era, the halcyon days of icy hooks and warbly synths always on the edge of going out of tune. Harmonies are piped in across the expanse of space, and lyrics capture conversations that seem to come from another room, repeat an accusation overheard, or speak as if in sleep of interpersonal struggles distilled down to one subconscious phrase. At the same time, percussive elements feel forward and cut through the mix with toms counting off the measures like a lost tribe broadcasting through the bass and tops of a basement club soundsystem.
Fast Idol is Stewart's fourth full-length album and his second for Sacred Bones. His previous album Bigger than Life was written in the face of cultural shifts in the US, in experiencing these he realised he was not keyed into certain negative sentiments that were bubbling below the surface, which were breaking out into the open. “I chose to try and take the approach of a soothsayer writing from a macro level, trying to find strands of connection between us because it didn’t feel appropriate to create something self referential and gloomy at the time,” he says.
Stewart writes and plays everything himself, and tours with a rotating cast of players. Emerging from the early 2000s New York synth scene, Black Marble carried on the tradition of early synthwave pioneers like Martin Dupont and Modern Art who repurposed synths once reserved for expensive studios and stadium rock superstars. Available widely and cheaply for the first time, these synths became a staple for bedroom artists - connecting wires and twisting knobs into something that felt entirely new. Seeking to channel this spirit, Black Marble recalls the gauzy tape wow and flutter of The Membranes and the warbling VCO of Futurisk, carrying on a sound that seeks to channel the future while imprinting residue of the past. These early reference points are still audible, an electronic sound steeped in punk spirit, galvanised by passion: "When I started making songs I got enough positive feedback just to keep me going," Stewart says, "and then I never stopped."
Black Marble was signed with just one song available online, and Stewart has been writing songs and making music ever since, beginning with A Different Arrangement on Hardly Art in 2012, followed by It's Immaterial in 2016 on Ghostly International and Bigger Than Life on his current label Sacred Bones in 2019, with two EPs also to his name.
Since It's Immaterial, Black Marble became one of my favourite bands ever. And they never disappoint when it comes to dropping a new song.
same here 🙃
Same here!
I actually think their first album is incredible. The others are ok.
@@jordanmcminn998 I highly agree with you. Sounds very poppy. My favorite song is UK
Honestly same. Found it streaming on Bandcamp and after going through some heartbreak it just clicked. I knew of this band already from the hours I spend looking for thangz but I was a solid fan after "iron lung" and "self guided tours"
Check my channel for some of their live stuff. I only have 2 vids up but I plan on seeing them a lot more a long with plenty of the other bands I've posted
cry-smiling
It’s a gruesomely love-joy ride🤍””
Me too. I'm smiling with tears rolling down my check s
🥲🥲🥲
Literally perfect ❤😂
Cry for Europe ... dancing in the ashes of civilisation
absolutely gorgeous
First
U guys have some rlly great music too
the video is like something from a horror film
black marble will forever have a special place in my heart.
Girl same
he's back
cant fucking wait for the new album. best news of the year
It's already out :)
@@astro2932 yup and it's so good!
Goes in the ear, stays in the head and is very danceable!
Actually, I suddenly star to dancing while taking a shower
I would Love to have a birthday where a random group includes me in their random dancing... Especially to this music!
You're the soundtrack of my life. Keep those tunes coming Chris!
Yessss
Me too
Black Marble makes the most unique songs I've ever heared in my life.
Maybe you should listen to bands like New Order, The Cure or The Smiths if you dig that sound!
LETS GOOOO NEW ALBUM!!!
Sta epico
And just like that life has meaning again
true
Well, yes, but don't put all your eggs in one basket.
This part gave me chillssss 2:35 Another masterpiece dude.
Same. Aural genius.
Glad we’re able to enjoy this music
Big reason why black marble is my favourite artist is because he never disappoints!
Such a good song. Can't wait for the album!
Black Marble never disappoints! 🖤
Love from Nigeria 🎧🇳🇬💙
I don't want the music to end, ever. I'm so glad we are getting a new album :)
This video makes you want to be a child again
I guess I have mental breakdown because I cried while I was watching this atmosphere video. Can’t wait to hear a new album
pathetic ..... get a grip of yourself
Love the video. Black Marble helped get me through tough times. 🖤
Same here 💖
Always. 🥰
Love so much, this makes me think about so much I have lived, this is Love ❤
video is weak
Black Marble has always been on top for me. Through some really rough times... This was always awaiting my return. Through awesome happy back road rides. Jogging yesterday... There's an atmosphere of nostalgia that I haven't found others to match. Chris.. I don't know you... but I truly love you. 😘
I cant put on words how much your music inspires me, Im so glad I clicked on that recomended video of iron lung back in 2015 ♥
All these peeps had great moves, but that girl was a badass! Wholesome, awesome video.
It s à boy lol
@@sellael5300 - Oops! My bad.
@@eat_pray_porg8450 😉
hell yeah
The girl‘s naruto run is seriously killing me. 😂 The whole video is so good and full of life and energy, just like the music. Another masterpiece by Black Marble! 💜
i agree! that's a boy tho 🤣
💜
I guess the child actor has been casted gender neutral
Kalergi Eurasians wondering through the ruins of a civilisation created by better people
bad energy
This song is sooo perfect
I remember I was about 6 years old. I visited my Grandmother. She lived upstairs and I was looking out the window seeing these older kids doing cool stuff. They were building a mini house with cardboard and Wood 🪓. My mom told me not to play with them because they were too big. Then they saw me staring from the window and said, "Instead of just staring come down and help us out. So I ran downstairs and had a blast building this mini house.
wow, omg
Seen the name of this band around alot. As JC is on the sacred bones label. I had never really given them a listen. I was born 1970's and I am an adventurer when it comes to film, music and culture. They really capture the nostalgia of looking back at one's youth. Luckily, I carry that in my heart. I am in the process of making a TV Pilot set in the 80's. Sci-fi, dark, dramatic and surreal. I could see this band making the OST in later episodes. So happy there is a wave of nostalgia sweeping over popular and counter culture (if it still exists.). Celebrate everyday! Make a wish!
A great design for a song somewhere in there.. Nah just love this band here in the south coast of England
what a beautiful video
nah its ugly
wtffff with the 5 who dislike this masterpiece
Perfectness.
This is exactly what I needed. Love that the new record is slightly lighter in tone
all my homies be dancing to cold wave
Beautiful music
This sounds so damn chill I love this so much music like this is what I live for
Nananana
This band kills I've been following their work for years now and I'm so happy they have continued to make beautiful music
finally out tonight
Thank you. 💗
Back to the Immaterial textures and awesomeness ❤️
This made me feel so good! I never want it to end! :_)
1:02 that's where the magic is...🖤🎧🇳🇬
What a moment to be alive! 🖤🖤
love everything black marble does
i love you Chris. never stop making this joy
Just woke up and this video made me so happy
Beautiful video ❤️
Lo mejor de este mundo , esque siempre va a ver gente que hace lo que quiere , sin hacer daño y ser más que feliz
I love you, black marble, I love you
❤🎶
Favorite band ever 🖤
You know, dance is all about that, sharing and spreading some love around you. And that's the whole point of it for me, that's what makes it beautiful.
Sacred bones sent me here. Glad i came. Hello black marble.. Like a lot will be checking your new album out me tink.
I came here looking for the full album cuz I just heard it on Spotify to leave a review and say
“If you ever heard a song with such a good instrumental and good music vibes and you thought ‘ugh I wish they woulda made it last a lot longer’, that’s what this whole album is
Black Marble and Mr. Kitty should collaborate.
Damn all lil man wish for all his fam/friends to be there with him for his bday.
They all ended up back at the same spot he made the wish in the beginning
Remembered me a song of the synth-pop band "book of love"
Greetings from guayaquil
perfection
Ordered the Deluxe Vinyl! Love u from Colombia 💖
makes me feel something
AHHHHHHH HYPEEEEEEE! 🖤🖤🖤🖤
What awesome emotions this song and video gives me ❤️
Hello fellow berserk enjoyer
@@struggler8532 hello my companion from the band of the hawk, hope your journey going well
Lovely
i've been listening to this for awhile, the video suits the music so munch, and every aspect of this, makes me feel alive
from now on, this will be my comfort song
thank you
Been listening to them since I was 17 now I’m 21. Amazing band.
Putain énorme. Merci Black Marble
This is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.
This is what we all want
the year was 2012 when i first heard their music, high school will forever be engrained with these vibes.
Wonderful music, and a refreshing take on banlieue, love this!
The best part of this song is the intro n you took it away from me Chris
At first I came coz I know those 2 brothers, but I discovered such a good song.
🙌
Finally, he's back!
Niiice!! Cruel summer up until this!😇
What a SENSATIONAL song ! 👏🔥
Finalmente mano❤️
This song needs to be in the end credits of a movie.
Yessss
Really love the nostalgia of the music and the cozy story of the video.
omg this song is amazing, cant wait for the album! 🥺 THANKS
Thanks for this, it's beautiful
Chris never disappoints!
BLACK MARBLE...I caught you at Cruel World..i was really taken by your music..your performance was just awesome. Despite the heat you had me..your music is just great..your new fan from California 😎
First thing I did waking up was watching this video and I can just tell today is gonna be a good day :)
Os caras nunca erram.
Perfeito !!!
A banda é melhor
Acabei de descobrir essa música. Tô simplesmente amando.
Waking up to new Black Marble😫👌
❤️😭❤️
Love this song. Got me through some of the toughest times of my life.
Bernard Sumner is really angry now!!! 😆🖤
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
New stuff from Black Marble
Cha~Cha🔥🎸🎹🔥🎶🎵🔥🎹🎸
Pure happiness
❤
Please release more cassettes. Thanks.
Such a precious music video!