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April 27, 2007

New Beirut Video - "Elephant Gun"

Beirut should win honors with this vid for 'best depiction of mustachioed debauchery set to a ukulele-accordion waltz.' The clip's preview pics had us expecting some fancy threads, S&M poses, and ticker-tape confetti, but the ensemble's dance moves (save Zach) are an unexpectedly excellent touch. So is the can-dragging beachside stroll and festive elephant trunks (just watch) all making this the best clip you'll see all day. (He's finally drink legal, kids, so the wine bottle is legit.) (Via P4K.)

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I'm not a fan of synchronized dancing but I. Love. This. Song.

Posted by: EnchantingWizardorRhythem at 04/27/07 4:06 PM | Reply
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i am kind of in love with zach condon. but that mustache is sick.

Posted by: pearl at 04/27/07 4:31 PM | Reply
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Does anyone else feel that Mr. Condon is destined to create some very special, powerful music during his time on earth? I just get the sense of hearing his music evolve, even with just the very little available. I think he is going to wind up as one of the most poignant musicians of his day before his career is over. At least, that's my opinion.

Posted by: Joribo at 04/27/07 4:48 PM | Reply
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i love this song but that video is, how they say, "the suck"

Posted by: seth at 04/27/07 4:50 PM | Reply
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That is a kick ass mustache!

Posted by: Dirty Lenin at 04/27/07 4:58 PM | Reply
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I love this director...She is amazing

Posted by: Johny at 04/27/07 5:10 PM | Reply
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like any good escapist film, this video is one that makes me wish I was there... the song reminds me of a hell of a great time, and i have the visual to coincide with that fact.

Posted by: rogerniner at 04/27/07 7:20 PM | Reply
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beautiful.

Posted by: doggie at 04/27/07 7:40 PM | Reply
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i agree with rogerniner...i wish i was there with them...i love this video...but just one question: where has zach's moustache gone?

Posted by: maria at 04/27/07 7:41 PM | Reply
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I want that horn SO BAD it hurts.

overall, the video is very pretty and fitting for the song - rihanna and her umbrella should take note.

Posted by: krys at 04/27/07 8:01 PM | Reply
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Very cool!!!
I love it.

Posted by: pauly at 04/27/07 8:22 PM | Reply
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Enchanting.

And the song is absolutely gorgeous.

Posted by: Narcissus at 04/28/07 12:34 AM | Reply
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he looks like a young jeff tweedy at the end

Posted by: panda at 04/28/07 3:25 PM | Reply
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yeah, nice fluglehorn! very festive video. he only has a mustache for part of it tho

Posted by: smashing at 04/28/07 8:30 PM | Reply
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