Aldous Harding - Fixture Picture (Official Video)

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'Fixture Picture' by Aldous Harding, from the new album 'Designer'. Out now on 4AD/Flying Nun, buy and stream here: aldousharding.ffm.to/designer...
Director : Jack Whiteley & Aldous Harding
Producer : Chanel Parkinson
Executive Producer : Emma Wellbelove
Production Company : Rattling Stick
Director of Photography : Joel Honeywell
1st AD : Ben Keswick
Styling : Taff Williamson
Hair & Make-up : Natasha Lawes
Editor : Jack Whiteley
Post : Absolute Post
Colourist : Matt Turner
Commissioners : Gabe Spierer at Beggars Group & Sophie Hall at 4AD
Director’s Rep : Alexa Haywood at Free Agent
Made with the support of NZ On Air
#AldousHarding #4AD #4ADRecords
Listen to more Aldous Harding's songs here bit.ly/332iKVK

[@GreatVoltairesGhost]

I was today years old when I discovered Aldous Harding and now I'm going to cry

[@PhilipJBuckland]

This album is going to be an elaborate marketing exercise to promote Aldous's new Hat shop.

[@joaoignacio1978]

A new hat shop that offers very specific dances lessons

[@slaapkaamers3377]

@@joaoignacio1978 where can I sign up?

[@literaticrux8292]

Would like one to cover my torso if possible.

[@iandalziel7405]

Brim full of Aldous...

[@kapibarra]

hahahaha!!! nice one ;-)

[@ElectronEntanglement]

Aldous Harding is my new favorite artist. I have 5 kids and we've been all trying to do her dances from "The Barrel". She is absolutely a genius.

[@theproperty541]

ElectronEntanglement the blue mask ahahahaha

[@Johannastairwellstudio]

ElectronEntanglement sounds like fun

[@drivebybodypierce]

That's a great idea! I would love to do that with my kids, but they're a bit too old & "cool" now to think that would be fun... Miss that type of goofy fun!

[@lisacolbert5987]

SampleText McGee Hopefully when they get a tad older and realize that cool is silly , they'll be thrilled to dance with dad(?) to AH . But wait , they should realize already that having a dad(?) that listens to this is (good)-cool squared , ¿no? . Yes !

[@lisacolbert5987]

ElectronEntanglement Do you all try to make the faces too ? Her last expression in this vid is astonishing . At first it's just gorgeous Hannah/Aldous and then one side of her upper lip lifts and her eyes slay you . I suppose that sounds crazy ,,, but isn't that what we loved about talent like Bette Davis , Toshiro Mifune and Peter Ustinov ? Sorry , I can't sleep... Your kids are lucky !

[@Foxys1974]

The ONLY Singer/writer/artist/musician that’s ‘method’ every song, is a completely unique story, style, story! It’s took me a couple of years to work out, that this amazing WOMAN, channel’s a unheard souls life, times, location style, etc… I get lost in every song/video I can’t think of anyone else who takes herself and us on a complete journey! I wish I could explain myself better! Can’t, but I know, what she’s doing!!! Xxx

[@lee32476]

It’s like every inflection of her voice evokes a different persona, right? Every color that she uses is a different character in the narrative.

[@aeskewprop]

Aldous makes me feel better about the human race. If someone can create something so odd, so beautiful, we might make it.

[@divinuminfernum]

i think this is pretty much the only good stuff we have left to hang on to will everything else around us implodes and combusts and suffocates

[@elizabethcraig7399]

She makes me feel like it’s all going to be ok

[@c.l.8092]

[@Willardmcd]

i completely agree a glimmer of hope

[@tomsenft7434]

We won't make "it."

[@sweetones]

Her face can go from placid to terrifying in the blink of an eye. I'm in love.

[@everest001]

My favourite mad aunt.

[@MartinMeli]

more like a mad hatter

[@elzetd]

You must be 12 or so? ;)

[@tvtitlechampion3238]

Oh, that it were so!

[@lennyvee5735]

@@elzetd ha ha love it.

[@wrjrwrjr239]

I love this mad aunt comment ❤️

[@fabioaug.]

Can we talk about the cinematography? It's GLORIOUS!!

[@rdandelionart]

Totally! Classic compositions and contrast of light and colour.

[@nawel1]

I'm very impressed!!

[@louisvno7649]

Yea remins me of Wes anderson style

[@sergeastorms67]

I'm no expert but the first thing that struct me after the music was the styling and the way the shots were framed. Both really do it for me. That slow mo silhouette shot is fantastic!

[@olliereed4206]

White Cliffs of Dover!

[@theboyinbrown]

that subtle dance she does kills me, i'm so excited for this album

[@airyangelic852]

theboyinbrown and she does something different with this new album as well. Super stoked about it

[@IanMcCausland]

She dances like she gives interviews. Just the basics, nothing flowery

[@richbutcher4466]

@@IanMcCausland Less is more

[@andreapapapostolou1029]

@@IanMcCausland lol. spot on.

[@davidadams2395]

But she does it with such conviction.

[@tonyc.4392]

Aldous Harding dances like an A.I. trying to figure out how to dance and I am absolutely 100% here for it.

[@themysticmuse]

I love love love love love this woman. I DO.

[@joeshimwell1269]

I love how she's always changing her voice, reminds me of the versatility of Kate Bush

[@alanjgorton]

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[@carolpaci]

Would love to see her land on Jimmy Fallon they would love her

[@BlaqueCzar]

She does a great rendition of Wuthering heights

[@thehalfeatendoughnut1798]

I totally agree. On her first couple of verses to Designer she sounds exactly like Kate Bush.

[@sjm6604]

This is definitely kind of music you get from a country that doesn't have to worry about snakes.

[@Theheavydress]

She's just so stunning. It's refreshing to see an artist who both takes herself seriously yet also doesn't take herself too seriously. Those little jump cuts of her with her tambourine are so adorable.

[@DiscoDashco]

I thought the same of the video! I’ve never seen anyone make a tambourine look soo cool!

[@loucat2779]

That little smirk at the end, damn that works.

[@everthegentleman6467]

That simple chorus is magic indeed. Heavily enchanted. This lady has powers!

[@franciscoj.brenes3221]

I'm one of those people who fell in love with the "4AD sound" of yore... and I find Aldous Harding to be a perfect example of that ethereal sound from the mid 80s transported to 2019. Love her voice and sound and how much she can make with her minimalist sound.

[@linglingjr]

This is the second video and second song I've ever heard of hers. I have no idea how I discovered this but I am already hooked. The amount of intensity in these videos is insane.

[@calicomoonchild]

The most inspirational musician I have heard in years. I am reborn.

[@lisamacdonald833]

Can't. Stop. Listening. She's so many steps ahead, it takes a while to catch up...

[@minkovskimusic2535]

Thank you for this comment ! I share exactly the same feeling. For me, this album is an emotional blast.... Like a storm that no weather forecast could have anticipated... Simply crazy !

[@timsanchez2584]

Totally

[@normanviolence6200]

her hats are iconic

[@IanMcCausland]

tiago costa apparently they are a specific designer

[@megazoned3973]

her whole schtick is obviously influenced by The Holy Mountain, which of course while not new or original is fine by me. It's visually arresting.

[@ouphi8210]

tiago she's literally the mad hatter of music

[@mrtjaaaaa]

Napoleon: Hold my Courvoisier

[@loverainthunder]

Her iconic are hats.

[@nyrckr]

‘Fixture Picture’ is likely a kiss-off to Harding’s ex-lover, Marlon Williams, who was the subject of much of her 2017 record ‘Party’. However, the track is far from resentful. It instead expresses a contentness in moving on and reveals Harding is now happier within herself today. She doesn’t regret their relationship, but looks back on it and is at peace. It appears the song may directly reference how Williams won the acclaimed APRA Silver Scroll in 2018 for his duet with Aldous, ‘Nobody Gets What They Want Anymore’. The ‘fixture picture’ itself might refer to the plaque the pair were awarded upon winning... courtesy of Dani !

[@tiitsay]

She is a pure soul. A human being who is free of false fears in expressing herself. Its cleansing to see that. She knows how to BE

[@tiitsay]

Live in the now. Do whatever excites you at any given moment and you keep your energy flowing. Thank you Aldous for doing what you love, with love.

[@AndyCropperArt]

After several days and countless watchings of this video this song has become an earworm to me. I can't get it out of my head. However unlike most earworms I welcome it gladly and I smile wide when I 'hear' it. Thank you Aldous for this gem of a song and video.

[@ejdevo]

I cannot stop watching❤

[@benalexander2104]

This is a beautiful piece of music. I love the lazy way her melody and words wraps around the harmony. She pronounces things in way I like. The vowels and plosives are gratifying. It's weird. She's weird. Not everyone is okay. Some people are okay. We'll find out.

[@wildrosecece]

See what she does? She makes us speak in poems.

[@themysticmuse]

Or not.🤔🤫🙃🤭🤪😁😉😘

[@themysticmuse]

@@wildrosecece YES!! She's turned my entire world into one. Next level dimension, transcends time and space and all that is.🙏

[@user-no7oj8ud8b]

POV you heard Lorde's new single and were reminded of Aldous so you googled "Does Lorde like Aldous Harding" and you found the heaps of praise Lorde has written about her

[@jamesdurr7632]

Lyrics my loves [Verse 1] Honey, your face is folding up As the memory kisses you goodbye It's better to live with melody and have an honest time Isn't that right? [Pre-Chorus] There's a definite vibe You can't be pure and in love In the corner in blue Is my name (In the corner) [Chorus] Fixture picture I've got it, I'm on it You're in it, I'm honored Fixture picture I've got it, I'm on it You're in it, I'm honored [Verse 2] I'm on I've never burned bright And how's the wine where you live? Bet it's expensive One day we'll share a glass together and the ride the dunes I'm writing tune [Pre-Chorus] There's a definite vibe You can't be pure and in love In the corner in blue Is my name (In the corner) [Chorus] Fixture picture I've got it, I'm on it You're in it, I'm honored Fixture picture I've got it, I'm on it You're in it, I'm honored [Chorus] Fixture picture I've got it, I'm on it You're in it, I'm honored Fixture picture I've got it, I'm on it You're in it, I'm honored Fixture picture I've got it, I'm on it You're in it, I'm honored

[@mellownello7228]

Love u! ♥️

[@cristinavaldez1515]

Aldous Harding is a magical, strange and mysterious character from her own world, who seems to appear only when you dare to travel far from everything around you and teaches you to see beyond

[@moonlit6311]

It's like Neil Young's Harvest Moon and Beck's Morning Phase had a baby girl. Simply fantastic.

[@holliehobbit77]

Moonlit exactly

[@rockymentis8371]

getting some early Sean Lennon vibes too

[@rockymentis8371]

and Air

[@ssstammering]

@@rockymentis8371 So very yes. Just said the same thing, then scrolled down, and you'd got there first ...

[@rockymentis8371]

@@ssstammering hehe.

[@ssstammering]

For the first time, I feel like there's a kinship between AH and Air ... from the harmonics, through to the lyrics and the one-two shuffle of her breathy draw-outs. In the absolute best way, this could almost be a track of Talkie Walkie

[@robertfrost8264]

Like. This made me feel feelings I haven't experienced since learning about Sufjan in 2005.

[@wildrosecece]

Seeing her next month in Boston. She will be a permanent fixture picture in my mind. I’m honored. 😎

[@_anna_9471]

She is a song-writing video-choreographing face-pulling genius. In awe.

[@ShanePleasance]

This is how we all live and act here in New Zealand. Apart from those Hobbits. They are just weirdos.

[@gentbar7296]

cool

[@avpr1574]

Only in Darfield.

[@lonsdalebelt9689]

thank god

[@davidadams2395]

You and Australia house some very peculiar and entertaining people, and the world benefits.

[@ahmedmahon2022]

Don't fucking talk shit about the Hobbits. My wife is a hobbit

[@FLacherez]

I hope nobody copies her, but I do hope young artists take a page from her book: don’t follow trends, do whatever you please.

[@noisychamps]

4:00 Legend has it she's still on the cliffs playing her guitar. You can hear her when the wind blows just so...

[@leosayer6289]

anyone else really hyped for this album??? like i wake up everyday so so excited and don’t know if that’s normal or not

[@Nouel1]

SAme.

[@crissbiscit1121]

I am, can't wait. I think it'll take a while for people to realize how good she is, it always does.

[@efebrahim]

It is my whole life.

[@leosayer6289]

I definitely agree, I feel like she’s gaining cult status

[@andersc6593]

Yep!

[@Genuflect]

Getting super strong Jodorowsky vibes from both this video and the one for The Barrel

[@bobzmuda3456]

i blame the hat

[@dannymadison6335]

Yeah, it's very Holy Mountain and I love it

[@sunjiudjiji]

If Remedios Varo had a soundtrack...

[@platoquemado]

Yesss

[@hhielitta]

I just want her entire hat collection

[@PorshSings]

Her power stance gets me everyTIME!

[@goddessglow6996]

PorshSings her power stance indeed !!! You noticed! Now ask yourself why?

[@diamondraymond3464]

Can you guys time stamp her power stance

[@baddogmtv]

She should be in Marvels Avengers, her power of hats and dark sarcasm could destroy worlds. I take my hat off to the mighty Aldous

[@donkongo5272]

Large hats have never felt so ominous and I love it so much

[@themysticmuse]

Perfect weather/sky, for a perfect piece of film.🙏💫✨

[@jimmycass5673]

One of the most important artists of our time and should be supported to the fullest...

[@moyashisoba]

Already bought the new album and 2 concert tickets :D

[@mikevillafuerte7293]

Can't agree with you more.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Why?

[@MrCFNA]

your knowledge of music amazes me! NOOOOOOT

[@megazoned3973]

yeah Id like to know "why" as well..

[@NewAlternative40Chart]

"Picture Fixture" debuted at #13 on the New Alternative 40 Chart this week!

[@joe1940]

I'm glad there's still original music out there, this is great. She's very talented.

[@MinorScalesMajorFuckups]

O man theres shit ton of original music, its quite insane

[@tuluhanbozkurt3225]

"There is a definite vibe"

[@StephenDanielAddeo]

They covered that dude's face because he's hysterically laughing. Love Aldous, and her "dancing".

[@DafyddDafyddDafydd]

Designer just made it to #33 in the UK albums charts. Looks like 2019 is going to be a great year for Aldous Harding and 4AD!

[@mathieunorry]

Loving the renaissance chic vibe she's emanating

[@cal_2000]

I love her outfits, kinda reminds me of video game boss especially her white hats. It’s like where you walk up to her and she immediately starts playing like a bard attacking you with the guitar and her band members are her shadow minions.

[@Sandy1970Dandy]

A uniquely beautiful musician, who inadvertently pulls off a hot Aunt Sally from Worzel Gummidge rather well.

[@diggerbarnes5708]

Amazing song...I believe the video was shot at a place called Samphire Hoe between Folkestone and Dover in Kent...All the land they are stood on was the soil etc that came out of the construction of the Channel Tunnel.

[@stesa500]

This song solves the question; "what should i listen to this lifetime?"

[@reason1925]

I'd like to see a color scan of my brain while watching and listening to this musical opiate.

[@wilsonallender6334]

She’s so good at taking you out of this world and out of your comfort zone on what you think a song should be. And obviously she’s angelic. I would risk it all.

[@IanMcCausland]

That smile or is it a sneer? near the end. Great .

[@victoriabennett3789]

I'm completely enthralled with that smile. I have that frame frozen on a screen shot. Currently being used as my Facebook cover. :)

[@emmecee6273]

It’s a distracted amused grin.

[@slimbarentse]

That's a... " WHAT???..." Look if I ever saw one...

[@sb4040]

A smeer. Or a snile. How about a snoorl.

[@charleshoward1475]

Received my copy of Designer on the 28th. What a delight it is to listen to. Every song here so very well crafted. Aldous Harding's music is both magical and masterful. A real Gem of an album. I adore.

[@edwardmorris8141]

Too crazy Good.. the Muse Defined!

[@olliereed4206]

Love this song. Those Cliffs are an icon. Made many a man cry from the RAF, RAAF, RNZAF, RCAF, USAF and RSAF. It meant that they would see another day.

[@manimanibooboo]

where exactly are they. They are stunning.

[@olliereed4206]

@@manimanibooboo Dover England, White cliffs of Dover

[@antoniofarias5812]

I love the colors of this video, she's all in red, while everything around her is "white" and black. It is astonishing...

[@themysticmuse1111]

This album comes out the week of my 48th birthday. BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER.

[@tfk5853]

This really grows on you after a while .. really had a need (longing) to hear this today again!

[@puscifer10000]

Her voice in this is so different for her, soft and gentle, but you can tell it's her. Such a fantastic artist.

[@therealthiccupstandingciti1674]

At least we know someone appreciated Elaine’s “urban sombrero” from Seinfeld

[@joeymorangarza]

I love that underlying basswork!

[@shughy1]

That's what I noticed too, that bass player really cares about what he's doing, packed with melody.

[@calvinkleinalvin]

It's Sweet Baboo on bass (not in the vid tho) - www.sweetbaboo.co.uk

[@davidbeddoe6670]

dont wanna sound pretentious but i think its merely competent. I hope they punch it up a bit sometime in a future version.

[@jdplatt7120]

Totally on the money. Less is more and this cracks it 100%

[@richardgrant7023]

Reminds me of McCartney's style; love it

[@JustGregMc]

🎀HaPpY BirthDaY🦄 Leeleesana! 🎂 3 8 🎠♏ 🎈Listening to all your faves at work- C U later to celebrate LUV U LEELEE! Our Portuguese queen👑😜🧨🎢✌🍧" Fixture picture I've got it, I'm on it You're in it, I'm honored "🥳

[@lequinntessential]

There's something really nostalgically classy about this music video

[@nathanlucas2257]

The way the harmony changes on the very last "Fixture Picture" gives me an ASMR response.

[@wawahweewah]

Can’t stop smiling...this album is going to be a game changer for Aldous

[@succubevorace]

I wish I could embrace my awkward moves as gracefully as Aldous.

[@dinokrk]

I can't explain how I like this song. It's definitely in my TOP 5!

[@creepycraig73]

New Aldous and Cate Le Bon in the same month. That's the rest of Spring and Summer sorted.

[@BettaFunka]

"You can't be pure and in love" - so beautiful voice. Love her voice omfg! Yes I have to swear cause she is so good. Sorry.

[@desgamble9220]

There is something wrong with Aldous Harding that I like.

[@schizochronic8631]

Her singing style here reminds me of Trish Keenan of Broadcast! This is sublime!

[@GK1976A]

I'd run off with Aldous any day.

[@shughy1]

Just put on your stab proof vest first 😀

[@plexumaia]

3:48 that killing smile...

[@ipresent-]

This seems to be the best video ever taken

[@DiscoDashco]

If a GIF was made out of the last few seconds of this video, I’d be able to hear it.

[@BernsteinOmega]

This is some timeless stuff right here!

[@genxindie]

This is pure summer of love shit right here. So good.

[@davidklein1453]

What a time to be alive! This and The Barrel just instantly sound like super distilled Aldous. Plus some big El Topo vibes on this vid

[@megazoned3973]

I was thinking more the final shot from The Holy Mountain.

[@literaticrux8292]

No hat when I saw her live. but, the performance was worthy of tipping of one's hat to it a millions times over. And those intense eyes!

[@Discobiscuit372]

Another beautiful song and video from Aldous. I’ve been watching The Barrel on repeat for weeks now, I’ve got a feeling I might do the same with this one. I’ve just noticed that you can’t see what she’s sitting on, if you look closely as the camera zooms in it looks like an empty space, it’s amazing.....this song is so good I love it

[@te9591]

This songs chorus is smooth like gin and juice.

[@paulmarsh9544]

Aldous never fails to give us a great show both audibly and visually

[@neilgarvey2201]

This woman is a genius.

[@TRUEiMPROrecords]

Killer songwriter! and I love her.

[@lichtfilme]

The witch is back AAHHH - I love it

[@harrypotterlover1366]

She is my second cousin on my mom's side. Her dad Lorne Harding moved to new Zealand in the early 90s to work as an architect. Her dad is originally from Winnipeg Canada.

[@Stiggers1000]

NZ has opened up now. Can we come and see you?

[@MoneoAtreides77]

The opening shot: Is there a chair or not?

[@braindraw]

Glad I pre-ordered the gold vinyl before everyone figures out how amazing she is.

[@GhostHuntsman]

Her presence often leaves me feeling unsettled and just a little bit frightened. I like it :)

[@celiaayneto9232]

She really loves hats

[@bernardwoirhaye1125]

Aldous, voilà une personne qui sait se mettre en valeur, sublime.

[@walterthomasmackey]

I have never been so excited for another album or artist in my life. Aldous is a visionary.

[@aqueos101]

She has finally found her sound and is basking in her real beauty... great hats

[@Rx4Lyf]

Fav Aldous song by a country mile!!