Denmark’s heavily atmospheric and strikingly beautiful septet Under Byen recently released their video for “Kapitel 1” (available on Vimeo), along with the mp3 download for the song (available for posting). 
Directed once again by visual artist Sidse Carstens, who was behind their video for “Alt Er Tabt” (All is lost), the clip focuses on a few dramatically coiffed characters, each enacting individualized, powerful gestures, collectively focusing on their hair. As the director states, “I’ve decided to do this as a piece of art, not a music video in the common sense of the word. I often work with different characters in my movies.”

“Kapitel 1″ (Chapter 1) is taken from Under Byen’s recently released fourth album, Alt Er Tabt, available now on Paper Bag Records.

Under Byen are making the same heavenly music Bjork was making on her first albums, Fresh, innovative, groundbreaking, sonically brilliant. Arrangements are wonderful. The use of acoustic and electronic instruments creates a unique soundscape. The first track I have heard was Plantage and from the very first notes you know you want to stay right here and listen to this band, preferably w equipped with decent pair of headphones. These days they release a Fourth album, Alt Er Tabt on April 10th on Paper Bag records.

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