Ed Harcourt Premieres Video For “Black Feathers”
Ed Harcourt‘s video for “Black Feathers” is pretty creepy. Premiered this week over at Dailymotion, the video was not made for those prone to bedwetting or night terrors. Put the kids to bed. Holy water might be a good idea. The following description was sent along with the video:
It was filmed by a well known British director, who is contractually obliged to remain anonymous. The location was deep in a haunted wood on a moonless night. All the crew engaged in a voodoo chanting ritual before filming to summon up the spirits in the wood. Ed doesn’t remember two hours worth of the filming and believes he was possessed by spirit during that period. At one point, all power went, including all the battery operated devices, and the temperature dropped by 10 degrees so you could see your breath in front of your face. 15 minutes later, quite suddenly, there was a rush of wind, all the lights simultaneously came on again, and the temperature soon returned to normal. During the cold period, two crew members left and haven’t been seen since. There were some naked scenes that were left out. Ed was left traumatised for several weeks afterwards and has to sleep with the corridor light on.
Sounds probable enough– the video is pretty nightmarish (but the fireworks are cool):
For his next video offering from the Russian Roulette EP, Harcourt is calling upon your talents. Directors (and anyone with a camera, really) are encouraged to create their own video for “Sour Milk, Motheaten Silk” and submit it for the chance to have their masterpiece chosen as the song’s official music video. In addition to a pretty legit director’s credit, the contest winner will receive a plethora of prizes, including an iPod full of Ed Harcourt music and a miniature piano.
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“Sour Milk, Motheaten Silk” video submissions will be accepted until July 1st. For more information, visit myspace.com/theedharcourtvideocontest.
For more information about Ed Harcourt, visit edharcourt.com.