E.G. Phillips
San Francisco, California, United States
Title: The Albatross Song
Views: 496
Description:
The music video for the song of the same name from the E.G. Phillips album "At Home at Sea" — this surreal piece was shot at a wonderfully curated arts and performance space called "The Secret Garden SF" during a pirate-themed open mic event for local musicians. Album producer Ben Osheroff makes an appearance as does Louise Nalbandian, who contributes backing vocals to the project. Songwriters Christine Tence and Joyce Lee help depict the avian menagerie of the first verse while orator Cincinnatus Hibbard takes a turn as "Death" and you even see some sea chanties being performed by Salty Walt. The MVP award, however, goes to Twinly, who performs in multiple roles — elegantly playing violin and playing the embodiment of "Disillusionment." Writer Jason Scott of B-sides and Badlands, where this video first premiered, describes the video as "dazzling & ornate" and "a thorny and psychedelic mind trip that mercilessly swallows the senses" — read his full review at: https://bsidesbadlands.com/eg-phillips-the-albatross-song-video-premiere/ Find out more about E.G. Phillips at: http://duckswithpants.com Directed by: Anthony Jimenez (Antiphony) https://antiphonylifeproductions.com/ Make up: Rachel Deboer http://racheldeboer.com Learn more about The Secret Garden: https://thesecretgardensf.com/ Lyrics: The bowerbird is quite creative when it comes to decoration Starlings follow simple rules that dictate their murmurations But wanton salt marsh sparrows and curious little chickadees I know there’s only one companion for me — for... When you’re with an albatross Don’t you know you can’t get lost ‘Cause you’re never truly lost When you are at home at Sea... Does your restless spirit wander yet get hopelessly attached? You’re barely bound to this world, yet you dread it’s bound to collapse? If Noah sent you from his ark to fetch some branches from a tree Might you not return? Just drift perpetually? Well... When you’re with an albatross Don’t you know you can’t get lost ‘Cause you’re never truly lost When you are at home at Sea... High above the antarctic circle on a wing and a prayer Down below it’s all icy flows but don’t you ever despair No... No... When you’re with an albatross Don’t you know you can’t get lost ‘Cause you’re never truly lost When you are at home at Sea... Because... In the straits of Magellan or rounding the Cape of Good Hope Death and disillusionment will gamble on a ghost ship for your soul No! Oh... When you’re with an albatross Don’t you know you can’t get lost ‘Cause you’re never truly lost When you are at home at Sea... Who would tie their savior to a chain around their neck? What good are relentless reminders of your failings and regrets? Don’t pile your sins on livestock that you banish despite their pleas That’s just not right... And that’s no way to be free When you’re with an albatross Don’t you know you can’t get lost ‘Cause you’re never truly lost When you are at home at Sea...
Views: 496
Description:
The music video for the song of the same name from the E.G. Phillips album "At Home at Sea" — this surreal piece was shot at a wonderfully curated arts and performance space called "The Secret Garden SF" during a pirate-themed open mic event for local musicians. Album producer Ben Osheroff makes an appearance as does Louise Nalbandian, who contributes backing vocals to the project. Songwriters Christine Tence and Joyce Lee help depict the avian menagerie of the first verse while orator Cincinnatus Hibbard takes a turn as "Death" and you even see some sea chanties being performed by Salty Walt. The MVP award, however, goes to Twinly, who performs in multiple roles — elegantly playing violin and playing the embodiment of "Disillusionment." Writer Jason Scott of B-sides and Badlands, where this video first premiered, describes the video as "dazzling & ornate" and "a thorny and psychedelic mind trip that mercilessly swallows the senses" — read his full review at: https://bsidesbadlands.com/eg-phillips-the-albatross-song-video-premiere/ Find out more about E.G. Phillips at: http://duckswithpants.com Directed by: Anthony Jimenez (Antiphony) https://antiphonylifeproductions.com/ Make up: Rachel Deboer http://racheldeboer.com Learn more about The Secret Garden: https://thesecretgardensf.com/ Lyrics: The bowerbird is quite creative when it comes to decoration Starlings follow simple rules that dictate their murmurations But wanton salt marsh sparrows and curious little chickadees I know there’s only one companion for me — for... When you’re with an albatross Don’t you know you can’t get lost ‘Cause you’re never truly lost When you are at home at Sea... Does your restless spirit wander yet get hopelessly attached? You’re barely bound to this world, yet you dread it’s bound to collapse? If Noah sent you from his ark to fetch some branches from a tree Might you not return? Just drift perpetually? Well... When you’re with an albatross Don’t you know you can’t get lost ‘Cause you’re never truly lost When you are at home at Sea... High above the antarctic circle on a wing and a prayer Down below it’s all icy flows but don’t you ever despair No... No... When you’re with an albatross Don’t you know you can’t get lost ‘Cause you’re never truly lost When you are at home at Sea... Because... In the straits of Magellan or rounding the Cape of Good Hope Death and disillusionment will gamble on a ghost ship for your soul No! Oh... When you’re with an albatross Don’t you know you can’t get lost ‘Cause you’re never truly lost When you are at home at Sea... Who would tie their savior to a chain around their neck? What good are relentless reminders of your failings and regrets? Don’t pile your sins on livestock that you banish despite their pleas That’s just not right... And that’s no way to be free When you’re with an albatross Don’t you know you can’t get lost ‘Cause you’re never truly lost When you are at home at Sea...
Bio
E.G. Phillips is a San Francisco based songwriter who creates lyric driven songs with his own special blend of whimsy and cinematic imagery which he uses to give a wry take on dealing with the longings of the heart and the madness of existence. Call it jazz-infused progressive folk if you feel the need to sling around a bunch of genre labels.In possession of a degree in Geography, he comes from a country called the Midwest and his favorites... More
Genre
Acoustic, Acoustic/Singer/Songwriter
