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November 12, 2009

New Apse Video - "3.1" (Stereogum Premiere)

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The first time we posted Apse's "3.1" we offered it as spliced combo with "The Whip" because the two appeared on a Double A-Side single, but also to showcase the various linked dynamics found on the "outer Cape Cod" quintet's second album Climb Up. Dynamics that exist even when songs don't appear next to each other on the tracklist. The collection's dozens tracks were chiseled down and formed into new structures from pre-existing demos ("turned into working songs") and live full-band improvisations, a process that gives Climb Up an uncanny cohesion. It's interesting to step back from all of that, and the band's home studio, to see what director Lance Drake does with the aforementioned "3.1" by its lonesome. Or, actually, to see what happens with Apse welcomes an outsider into their attic: The kinetic, foundation shaking group dynamic's compelling. As are the shots of a beautiful autumn landscape just outside the windows.

Climb Up is out via ATP.

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10 Comments

Beautiful.

Posted by: Hedi Slimane at 11/12/09 5:43 PM  | Reply
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Slick video. Well executed!

Posted by: db at 11/12/09 5:48 PM  | Reply
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awesome vid! love the setting

Posted by: Ace Daddy at 11/12/09 6:19 PM  | Reply
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Amazing,transcending, perfect. Guys,i'm so proud of you !! < Sarah W.

Posted by: mustluvmusic profile link at 11/12/09 6:46 PM  | Reply
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nice and moody. love the atmosphere - makes me long for new england autumns.

and the naked lady for 5 frames. +5 points.

Posted by: mh at 11/12/09 7:09 PM  | Reply
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rad video. i like all the fall colors out the window and the old attic setting. gives the music a nostalgic feeling

Posted by: james at 11/12/09 7:11 PM  | Reply
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This makes me miss autumn on the East Coast... great vibes, the video fits the song. Interesting camera work, too.

Posted by: Jake at 11/12/09 7:28 PM  | Reply
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love the energy. beautifully done video.

Posted by: Crystal at 11/12/09 7:32 PM  | Reply
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Love it. That music has bewitched me.

Posted by: Nicole at 11/13/09 9:05 AM  | Reply
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great rythm section! trim the reverb off the lead vocals and drop it the voice down an octive
nice stuff!

Posted by: bob b at 11/13/09 5:49 PM  | Reply
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