Music Video Pick: Kings of Convenience ‘Boat Behind’

Posted on 25. Sep, 2009 by refe in VIDEOS

kings of convenience 300x300 | Music Video Pick: Kings of Convenience Boat BehindI’ve been a fan of Kings of Convenience ever since hearing ‘I’d Rather Dance’ in a cafe a few years ago. They play a kind of subtle folk-pop, often encroaching on tongue-in-cheek.

It’s been about 5 years since their last album Riot in the Empty Streets, but a follow-up is finally set to be released on October 2nd. The new album is called Declaration of Dependence, and ‘Boat Behind’ is the first single.

This simple video captures band’s quirky laid-back style perfectly with a quiet, sun-drenched road trip through the country. The duo’s tiny hatchback soon begins to fill up with a few conveniently female hitch-hikers with surprisingly large carry-ons. Mellow harmonies and jazzy acoustic guitars seem to float along with the car.

The songs first lyrics seem to acknowledge the band’s extended hiatus:

“So we meet again
After several years
Several years of separation.”

‘Boat Behind’ seemed like the perfect video for a Friday afternoon in late September. Let me know what you think.

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4 Responses to “Music Video Pick: Kings of Convenience ‘Boat Behind’”

  1. Jeff Deibel

    25. Sep, 2009

    This is another great song from a great band. I loved the way their hushed vocals harmonize together. I’m glad to meet up with them again after several years of separation.

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  3. Greg Nisbet

    27. Sep, 2009

    Quiet is the New Loud!

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  4. Marc Shaw

    15. Oct, 2009

    Hey, I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say GREAT blog!…..I”ll be checking in on a regularly now….Keep up the good work! :)

    - Marc Shaw

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