ALT J - Taro REACTION - This incredible song gave me mixed emotions - First time hearing

[@jasmynbarca7222]

This remains my favorite song from Alt-J. It describes Robert Capa's groundbreaking contribution as the first War photojournalist who covers innocent civilians a war affects instead of focusing on soldiers/ action/ front lines. I've always taken the line "I have sprayed you into my eyes" as spoken by anyone witnessing a photo of innocents who's lives are being ravaged by war. You can't forget them. You can't unsee them. The shared humanity felt with just a photograph is soul wrenching, as is this song!

[@Ouisel]

Great seeing an Alt-J reaction!! They are definitely unique but one of my absolute favorite bands!!

[@RonD108]

The song refers to the photographer, Robert Capa, who was killed by a landmine while photographing in Vietnam.

[@debbiechang5781]

Very enjoyable. Deep message. Thanks Harri and dishields 🌸💐✌️

[@dishields7808]

I believe this is not the official video for this song but it is by far the most viewed. The song is about ww2. The spray in the eyes reference is poisonous gas used. Alt J is never easy to pin down. I have just recently figured out Hunger of the Pines ending after years of watching it. I'll request that next month. But, the official taro video is well worth checking out

[@RonD108]

I don't believe the reference is WWII. The very first line refers to Indochina, which is Vietnam, and is where Robert Capa, the photographer, was killed by a landmine which the song refers to "yellow bright flash." And mentions in French the "photographe es mort." The photographer is dead. French may not be accurate :)

[@bilbonob548]

@@RonD108 Yep, referencing the indo-china conflict between the french and the viet minh.

[@nomoreturningaway1459]

Good find, Mr. Harri.

[@clonox676]

Este posiblemente sea la mejor amalgama entre una bellísima canción y una magistral muestra de imagenes de Coppola. Pareciera como si en verdad canción y video hubieran sido hechos el uno para el otro. Simplemente mágico.

[@lynlucas5573]

Beautifully done❤

[@gioconda43]

💕💕

[@jimjong-un5461]

Can you do Hunger of the Pines next?