God I love this song and have for a decade. I think it's my favorite song of all time. I come back to it when I'm out of sync or even when I'm extremely happy. This is my soul song.
this is a surrealist journey that kept my soul entertained and happy for the first time in a long long time, just as it lasted for the length of a song
actually Rasmus Stolberg from Efterklang (who by the way is me :-) has a first name he never uses! the first name is JENS! hello! but yes we are Danish (all of us - almost)
The animation is great for the song, or the song is great for the animation :) This is art for the art, art for the expression of thoughts, no ideologic stuff behind, no preaching for the crowd. Reminds my teens, where I used to go to animation video shows sponsored by the city house.
This is how I interpret this video. This video paints the cycle of life, from childhood to adulthood, and what we must endure along the way. When the figure starts his adventure, the road stretches out, and a doorway is opened up. This part of the video represent the first step we take in our childhood. When we are young, we are giving the privilege to open up any paths we want to take and any doorways we like to explore.
Wonderfull! It's great when you can close your eyes and feel every instument, voice, every sound in the song and just follow the music. I'm impressed:)
I've watched this video more than a hundred times. And it's been 16 years since watching it for the first time. I never liked the video nor the song. Yet, ever since watching it for the first time, I keep coming back to watch it, because I like the feeling and weird discomfort the video and music create...
For some reason this song/video reminded me incredibly of The Little Prince; so when I was done I reread it. Last time I read it was in 6th grade, glad I went back to it though; got enlightenment from it. Thanks, peace, laughter.
The best is when "he" runs through the woods, before he goes into the tree, you can see shadows in the background. Like something is churning in the horizon - it gives af really cool perspective.
Efterklang - Mirador (2007) Directed by Hvass&Hannibal & UFEX Animated by Jens Christian Høgni Larsen & Nan Na Hvass Music by Efterklang Album by Parades
Notice the joy when the trees grow... and notice that they eventually die, as the protagnoist begins to run... notice the confusion stepping though the door. Notice the happiness in the different world, yet the reluctance to stay... he returns to where he started... (from a friend o' mine)
wow, wtf? lol... this video is prolly one of the best, and most random videos i've ever seen on youtube. I loved every minute of it. is this a show or something? or is it made by Rumraket? absolutely amazing video
Hey, I was lucky enough to interview the band and to get to film the best of their new songs tuesday night in Montreal. Just write ' Les Oiseaux Exotiques Efterklang ' on google, you'll find it.
Very creative. Lots of good ideas I can swipe when I start making animations. for some reason it made me hungry for fried eggs. Gotta go find the fryin' pan...
@bokemstudios I'm Spanish and I would like to be Danish to feel that proud! :-) Amazing band! I saw them in the last FIB and I'm hope that I can see them again.
pause it six seconds in, they have the ostrich things that feature in the yellow sub they also have basicaly replicas of the smoke plumes that apper through out yellow sub. the movement off the bird is very simmilar to the bird things that try to eat them in yellow sub. The section with the stairs and holes, not dissimilar to the section they jump through holes or even at the start of yellow sub when they run around the house. ~G~
its saying its all outside your window an you might not see it when you first step BUT doors open when youfollow your feet keep faith an yall make it where you want to be. Follow your dreams an you will see Thats what it means
Not much new to tell - but you can listen to former bassist Johan Wohlert's new band called "The Storm". He's the guitarist. Search for Drops in the Ocean or Lullaby
Haha, why do people always say, "I've just wasted (____) minutes of my life." I always wonder why they're complaining to us about a personal mistake on their part. Why did they sit through it the whole time, and bother to comment? I don't know what to say to them, "better luck next time?"
God I love this song and have for a decade. I think it's my favorite song of all time. I come back to it when I'm out of sync or even when I'm extremely happy. This is my soul song.
the first 13 seconds made me almost cry. the emotions are in every note of Efterklang's song.
this is a surrealist journey that kept my soul entertained and happy for the first time in a long long time, just as it lasted for the length of a song
how are you holding up bro? life treating you well these days?
So glad to see Efterklang get the credit they deserve. Some of the kindest folk in the world. Be sure to check out their other music as well.
My mom made a video like this in the 60s called, "Shut your front door, I'm leaping in!" It was a number one hit until reality set in. Good Job!
This is one of the few music videos I can honestly say I consider to be beautiful.
actually Rasmus Stolberg from Efterklang (who by the way is me :-) has a first name he never uses!
the first name is JENS! hello!
but yes we are Danish (all of us - almost)
The animation is great for the song, or the song is great for the animation :) This is art for the art, art for the expression of thoughts, no ideologic stuff behind, no preaching for the crowd.
Reminds my teens, where I used to go to animation video shows sponsored by the city house.
It's so true, Max, we end up running the same circles in life - half the time thinking we're actually going somewhere.. Beautifully done!
What a wonerful, magical journey.. What a beautiful song!
I love the enigmatic figures moving around in the background, especially in the spooky woods. It looks like giants are back there watching him.
Amazing! This was on a CD in an IdN mag, I've watched it over and over, love it ! It's very inspiring for me
The video symbolized every aspect of life. The sense of curiosity, fear, loneliness, guilt and happiness.
This is how I interpret this video. This video paints the cycle of life, from childhood to adulthood, and what we must endure along the way. When the figure starts his adventure, the road stretches out, and a doorway is opened up. This part of the video represent the first step we take in our childhood. When we are young, we are giving the privilege to open up any paths we want to take and any doorways we like to explore.
Wonderfull!
It's great when you can close your eyes and feel every instument, voice, every sound in the song and just follow the music.
I'm impressed:)
wow! I love the colors, the music, the substories...everything! great work!
This song, this band, are a real discovery, and the video is enchanting! 11 out of 10!!
Absolutely THE most gorgeous thing I have seen in a very, very long time..thank you so much for posting this. x
Why are Danish bands so consistently amazing?
Saw efterklang last night, one of the most enjoyable gigs Ive been too , see this band they will make you smile.
Saw them in concert 3 days ago... It was a blast... So strange and compelling...
I saw them live yesterday, they where just great! beautiful music.
Saw them live last night in Coventry, one of the most enjoyable gigs Ive ever been to, go see them , you will smile ;)
I like how the music quiets down when the travekller reaches his low ebb (at the bottom of the rabbit hole), enchanting music, I love it
congrats on all the hits,
amazing band.
amazing song.
great job.
I've watched this video more than a hundred times. And it's been 16 years since watching it for the first time. I never liked the video nor the song. Yet, ever since watching it for the first time, I keep coming back to watch it, because I like the feeling and weird discomfort the video and music create...
This group reminds me somewhat of Sufjan Stevens and Anathallo. Very creative and imaginative. I can't wait to listen to their other works.
Imaginative, beautifully colored animation. Exceptional work!
For some reason this song/video reminded me incredibly of The Little Prince; so when I was done I reread it. Last time I read it was in 6th grade, glad I went back to it though; got enlightenment from it.
Thanks, peace, laughter.
absolutely beautiful
I don't know why, but I couldn't stop watching this. I thought it was very well done - music and all.
beautiful! the new record sounds very nice!
The best is when "he" runs through the woods, before he goes into the tree, you can see shadows in the background. Like something is churning in the horizon - it gives af really cool perspective.
I totaly Love Efterklang!
I cry'd at a shop because I found their album:'P
Very good song ! Proud to be danish when i see something like this ! Godt gået, held og lykke med succesen!
I've just watched the movie "The Island" today.. It opened the doors to a new dimension of music to me.
BEAUTIFUL
Lovely delicate colours, never cheep. Great work. 10/10 !!!!
that was so cool! i just love how many doors and things there were. i likeyyyyy! *heart heart*
this is beautiful, i love these kind of things
Wow... I loved it! One of the best music videos I've seen in a long time =]
I Love The Abstract Feel Of The Video. Great Work!
Efterklang - Mirador (2007)
Directed by Hvass&Hannibal & UFEX
Animated by Jens Christian Høgni Larsen & Nan Na Hvass
Music by Efterklang
Album by Parades
Amo, este grupo son excelentes Tripper es un disco perfecto, como Vespertine de Björk
oh my god thanks a lot ive been searching for it ever since i´ve heard it on the radio
THANK YOU! :-)
Notice the joy when the trees grow... and notice that they eventually die, as the protagnoist begins to run... notice the confusion stepping though the door. Notice the happiness in the different world, yet the reluctance to stay... he returns to where he started... (from a friend o' mine)
I'm still here and dreaming.
wow, wtf? lol...
this video is prolly one of the best, and most random videos i've ever seen on youtube.
I loved every minute of it. is this a show or something? or is it made by Rumraket?
absolutely amazing video
Hey, I was lucky enough to interview the band and to get to film the best of their new songs tuesday night in Montreal. Just write ' Les Oiseaux Exotiques Efterklang ' on google, you'll find it.
What a wonderful, magical trip!!
It's called "Mirador" and is off Efterklang's latest album, "Parades."
The title originally drew me to this song, but now I can't stop listening to it.
i love both the song and animation!
Vry good!! I really liked it!
very original!!
and what a song! lovely!
The end is so M.C. Escher-esque. Love it.
Very creative. Lots of good ideas I can swipe when I start making animations.
for some reason it made me hungry for fried eggs.
Gotta go find the fryin' pan...
No matter how far away you run ,
you will always return ,
only to find yourself , over , again and
never to leave , too soon , forever
Oh my god, I loved it. I don't even know why but it made me feel so happy. THis was great.
Loved the MC Escher feel. Cute vid and great song.
been looking for something like telepopmusik for a while. in fact, this sounds like a telepopmusik song mixed with katamari
@bokemstudios I'm Spanish and I would like to be Danish to feel that proud! :-) Amazing band! I saw them in the last FIB and I'm hope that I can see them again.
that was brilliant and beautiful 5 stars! ENCORE *presses play button*
Nice piece of work there! love the art stile!
Make sure you get there early for Peter Broderick. Saw the show last night in Toronto... Absolutely flooored.....
this is amazing. i really like it. PLEASE MAKE MORE!
Lovely song.
Thanks for the upload. I shared it a while back.
That was hypnotic in a way...
very well done. i especially like the last sequence.
Please come to Kyoto Japan at some future time.
simply beautiful
the animation is like loco roco.. i love it
Awesome! Nice animation, loved the music!
Coming to Ireland for ELectric Picnic this year, should fit the bill nicely!
that was so cool. Nice style too
Great video, really good, it seems that you've done a looong good job, congratulations. Don't stop cause you're excellent. Flawless...
this is gorgueous, you are a genius!!. So simple a nice.
Congratulatios
Ja, den ros skal de selvfølgelig have. Det er altid fedt, når et dansk band gør sig bemærket internationalt.
Lovely Animation. What does this come under? Stop motion?
After a journey like that I don't think you can return home again...
I still cant figure out the time signatures. Every time i think i have the hang of it BAM! - some extra beats.
Can anyone help me?
pause it six seconds in, they have the ostrich things that feature in the yellow sub they also have basicaly replicas of the smoke plumes that apper through out yellow sub. the movement off the bird is very simmilar to the bird things that try to eat them in yellow sub. The section with the stairs and holes, not dissimilar to the section they jump through holes or even at the start of yellow sub when they run around the house.
~G~
Different packages could be used :) Toon Boom studio. Adobe After Effects. Even Flash :)
Wonderful animation, wonderful song. Life is not only an adventure, it is YOUR adventure. Now where'd I put that bong?!
Love Efterklang and Hvass&Hannibal !!
Love this whimsical fairy tale song. x
A magical song.
Alguem poderia me dizer o q isso isso significa? A musica eh deprimente tb...
I still remember how i felt when i first heard this... :)
beautiful.
SO beautiful.
Congrats.
wow!
that was brilliant!!!
its saying its all outside your window an you might not see it when you first step BUT doors open when youfollow your feet keep faith an yall make it where you want to be. Follow your dreams an you will see Thats what it means
i think this is beautiful. i don't care if the guys were high or not.
Not much new to tell - but you can listen to former bassist Johan Wohlert's new band called "The Storm". He's the guitarist. Search for Drops in the Ocean or Lullaby
Very nice video with beautiful music!
Haha, why do people always say, "I've just wasted (____) minutes of my life." I always wonder why they're complaining to us about a personal mistake on their part. Why did they sit through it the whole time, and bother to comment? I don't know what to say to them, "better luck next time?"
oddly beautiful!
Beautiful song, beautiful video.
hermoso video ........muy original.
Aiii, come on! It's a cool video. I like it! And I really like Efterklang as well.
The end shows us that, his transformation and his cycle of life is complete. And it is now time for another to go on the same journey.
just, amazing :) very special. What are the lyrics?