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Written by Lauren Rosier
Sean Pecknold, who directed the video, said “With this film, I created an interpretation of what trust (or the uncertainty of it) feels like as two characters journey towards one another through a pulsating world. This film also reflects the frustration and lack of human connection brought to all of us during the pandemic of 2020. Our dedicated film crew worked hard to bring this to life and we hope you find metaphors in it you can relate to as you listen to the music and watch the film. As always, Adi Goodrich and I loved bringing Robin‘s songs to life.
Last month, Fleet Foxes surprised fans and the music industry alike with the digital release of a their new record titled Shore. Today, they share their new music video for their track, “Can I Believe You?”
Frontman Robin Pecknold spoke about the track, saying “This song draws from the age-old folk tradition of headbangers about trust issues. The verse is the chorus, the chorus is a bridge, the bridge is a different song, it’s all backwards but that was what made it so fun to make. Please enjoy!”
Sean Pecknold, who directed the video, said “With this film, I created an interpretation of what trust (or the uncertainty of it) feels like as two characters journey towards one another through a pulsating world. This film also reflects the frustration and lack of human connection brought to all of us during the pandemic of 2020. Our dedicated film crew worked hard to bring this to life and we hope you find metaphors in it you can relate to as you listen to the music and watch the film. As always, Adi Goodrich and I loved bringing Robin‘s songs to life with mesmerizing visuals. This is the third part of a three-video FF trilogy starring Jade-Lorna Sullivan and Jean Charles.”
The band has also announced outdoor screenings of the film companion to the album. They also release a 16mm road movie of the same name by Kersti Jan Werdal. The road movie showcases the Pacific Northwest landscapes that are set to the score of the album.
The film, Shore, is an art piece that was filmed in Washington, Oregon, and Western Idaho on 16mm film.
“I listened to the album while driving, and observationally shot landscapes that I felt resonated with the music, yet also stood on their own,” explained director Kersti Jan Werdal. “The film is intended to co-exist and engage with the album, rather than be in a direct and symbiotic relationship with it. The urban and narrative scenes interact with the more surreal landscapes, rather than sit in opposition of one another. My hope is that the film, much like the album does, reflects optimism and strength.”
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