As a clever pre-release marketing campaign for the new Okkervil River record, The Stand Ins, Will Sheff chose some of his favorite artists to record YouTube-ready cover versions of his new tracks. David and I shot this one the other day. I haven't heard the original, but I think Mr. Wingo represents quite nicely with some more of that Ola Podridian magic:
(If I ever figure out how to upload something to YouTube that doesn't feel like it's floating in a pixelated, gelatinous tank of water, I'll die a happier man.)
4 Comments
Addicting games | September 4, 2009 10:18 AM
hahaha you tube has given resources of marketing to artist or another marketer... this song is beautiful other wise....
Erik | September 12, 2008 11:58 AM
you are kidding, right?
bossi | September 8, 2008 9:47 AM
that was amazing. PS- you use the h.264 codec when you export from final cut pro?
David Lowery | September 8, 2008 9:14 AM
Vimeo, dude!