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New Architecture In Helsinki Video - "Hold Music"

Common knowledge that Architecture In Helsinki are an Aussie quirk-pop sextet, but who knew they were so trampy? The second vid for Places Like This comes from track three, which sets their "Give it to me baby"s and horn-y cartoon pop to synchronized, gravity-defying bouncing and colorful, parachute-y blouses. Looks like a good time, but it's all fun and games 'til somebody gets stuck in the air.

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wow. that song kinda kicked ass.

Posted by: alvy at 07/23/07 2:48 PM | Reply
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Agreed - great song. And great Batman racing smock.

Posted by: faz at 07/23/07 3:10 PM | Reply
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Anyone mirroring this? I can't see the video from work, and need my AiH fix on this dreary day.

Posted by: Pilsner128 at 07/23/07 3:19 PM | Reply
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i'm pretty sure i have seen those capes in my mom's beautican catalog, "curl up and dye".

Posted by: aja at 07/23/07 3:53 PM | Reply
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has the main male singer always been missing that tooth? found myself staring at the gap almost the whole vid

Posted by: malk at 07/23/07 6:25 PM | Reply
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Gap-toothed guy reminds me of John Malkovich a bit.

Posted by: Tam at 07/24/07 1:39 AM | Reply
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what, did they hire OK Go to make their video

Posted by: andrew at 07/24/07 12:02 PM | Reply
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Cameron Bird's teeth are so fitting for his quirky character. anyway, this song really is genius.

Posted by: john at 07/30/07 4:47 AM | Reply
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