Eliza Rickman - Pretty Little Head (Official Music Video)

[@thisuserisawkward]

Gorgeous weather we're having today

[@plut0_in_sp4ce]

Ikr

[@greatbowlsofgravy]

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[@felixrae8617]

ok i am a complete nerd for historical dress and the fact that she is wearing proper stays and a chemise at the beginning makes me so happy!

[@elizarickmanmusic]

Awww you cute! The costumer is an expert, and that era happens to be her favorite. Because of her, I know that actually wearing red would have been totally improper- royalty wore pastels to show off their wealth. But we needed the RED, bc ... you know ... ❤

[@rayjaymor8754]

@@elizarickmanmusic I'm picturing @Karolina Żebrowska getting all worked up now lol

[@elizabethwolf4979]

Okay but I just read about how the lady's maids of Anne Boleyn (another beheaded queen) carried her decapitated body because they were afraid to have any man touch her, in fear of what they'd do to her. ...really puts the "don't you worry honey 'cause I can't say no" line being sung by a decapitated head in a new and horrifying light

[@zaramarsh8396]

So happy to finally see this music video come out after immediately loving it on WTNV all those years ago. What an amazing job you've done Eliza. You and your team did great work. Can't wait to show this to my friends!!!!

[@apathydeer1256]

Zara Marsh Agreed.

[@markpetrov9476]

Scrolled down through the comments just to check if people who , like me , have found this awesome artist through WTNW and here ya go!

[@march.286]

Lover of WTNV here!!! I hear it when I’m doing work or exercise, it’s the best!!

[@emilydykhouse147]

This was the coolest, prettiest, and creepiest thing I’ve seen all day.

[@kaylakaterinazosa3729]

My God, Ive loved this song ever since WTNV and I literally just found this official version

[@elizarickmanmusic]

Oh, thanks so much! I hope it didn't traumatize you too much.

[@kaylakaterinazosa3729]

@@elizarickmanmusic Well, maybe just a little, but it was surprisingly beautiful at the same time. Though maybe that says more about me than anything haha. Please keep making what you enjoy making!!

[@rayjaymor8754]

I feel mean for saying this, but this song was the first "weather" that I didn't skip - the weather songs are always hit and miss but then this masterpiece came along.

[@atriyakoller136]

​@@rayjaymor8754pretty much same for me, I didn't really skip a few ones in the first episodes but this one was the first one I actually absolutely loved listening to. Except, maybe, Eliezer's waltz, because that one is also one of my favourite weathers, but this one just grabbed me instantly, hook, line, and sinker (also, this song is where I first heard this very expression)

[@gibrantrejo3258]

I just noticed how when she is spinning her eyes have blood in them too, now that's attention to detail.

[@elizarickmanmusic]

gibran trejo I’m (I guess) proud to say that wasn’t a digital effect- 100% real fake blood squirting into my eyes, and I had to act as naturally lifeless and unaffected as possible. It hurt like hell. 🤣

[@gibrantrejo3258]

@@elizarickmanmusic full of talent with or without head attached, that's nice

[@thrawnnoconnection6931]

@@elizarickmanmusic Wow, I assumed that must be faked digitally because it would hurt so much. Kinda impressive tbh

[@badwolf3598]

2024 still appreciated and not forgotten art.

[@lyndseylawhorn6093]

I don't understand how something this beautiful doesn't have 3m more views. I honestly don't.

[@iBeatBoxz8]

A woman getting her head chopped off is beautiful to u😂😂

[@ManlyOBeeferton]

I guess the downside to having nearly 8 billion people is that there are a load of musicians out there too. Too many choices means gems like this fall through the cracks.

[@AlannaSterling]

My jaw is still on the floor at this entire composition. Cinematically, lyrically, melodically... what a masterpiece. This made me feel so intensely. Just... wow

[@Josh_the_Grey]

Literally the only time I listened to a Night Vale weather and then immediately searched the song to listen again once the episode wrapped

[@docberfert3378]

I really like this song. And I don't know why. I just hits for me. Thanks for this song.

[@elmikeomysterio5496]

I sing this song absentmindedly sometimes and decided to show my wife... Id never seen this video and now she thinks I'm crazier than she originally assumed. And she asked me to stop singing it right before bed. Love it!

[@KevinWojtaszek]

Still proud to have been part of the crowdfunding for this masterpiece. It'll always be an amazing piece of work.

[@asthejayflies]

im listening to night vale for the first time, a decade late to the party, and im keeping a journal of my reactions and occasionally note my favorite weathers. Im also playing catch up listening to good morning night vale on the eps, and just got to the one where they interview eliza rickman and i decided to revisit this song and it turns out, i specifically noted when i listened to the original ep that i liked the weather :) gonna be making a playlist of all the ones i noted, starting with this also the headless effects are so trippy i have no idea how that works amazing job on this music video

[@NestanSvensk]

Gorgeous and horrifying at the same time. Perfect!

[@constitutionaldennis]

It's not every day that, as an adult, a music video can f*ck me up the way they did back when I was a kid. Thank you, Eliza. This has been a wonderful experience.

[@deuxjared]

Hook, line, and sinker Drop it down to the bottom Butterfly float, flicker, soar to the top Kill for the thrill Cut it, stick it where you got him Circle rolling under, running red to the stop Where's your mother? Fall down dead Dirty mind, dirty mouth, pretty little head I wish you were here, I wish you'd make my bed Dirty mind, dirty mouth, pretty little head Sister, bring it hither, push it down below Catch yourself a looker, let him go, go, go Wanna have your baby but I'm so, so slow Well, don't you worry honey, cause I can't say no Where's your mother? Fall down dead Dirty mind, dirty mouth, pretty little head I wish you were here, I wish you'd make my bed Dirty mind, dirty mouth, pretty little head Take a breath, my heart, and hold your tongue It's just a cog in the year of all my love Take a breath, my heart, and hold your tongue It's just a cog in the year of all my love Of all my love All my love All my love All my love All my love All my love All my love Where's your mother? Fall down dead Dirty mind, dirty mouth, pretty little head I wish you were here, I wish you'd make my bed Dirty mind, dirty mouth, pretty little head Where's your mother? Fall down dead Dirty mind, dirty mouth, pretty little head I wish you were here, I wish you'd make my bed Dirty mind, dirty mouth, pretty little head

[@SpadsDa1mp]

Have been listening to this sense early middle school, this and cinnamon bone and so many other of your songs have helped me immensely in finding myself throughout the years ^_^

[@moodycrab77]

I learn about this song from the Night Vale podcast, I'm late to the game. I'm thrilled to have more new music to learn and love, as I love Koshekh.

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[@NOSxRiiper]

I just heard this on wtnv and imminently came to KZbin for it. Side note all the weather music on wtnv is pretty good

[@FrequentFlyer815]

I remember when i first herd this on Welcome To Night Vale. Later, I got to see her perform for the "All Hail" tour, and got a poster signed by her, as well as her album with this song. Ive been waiting so long for this video! I love it!

[@bbrakel00]

Bailey Curtis all hail the glow cloud

[@Simplefng]

A story about them was trippy.

[@rimantasjanuskevicius1706]

@@bbrakel00 All hail the Glow Cloud

[@hannahturek1145]

This is so beautiful and poetic (I still absolutely adore this song so much) and the visuals add a more haunting and morbid undertone. It's melancholic and memorable in so many ways.

[@taylorbritt499]

listening to wtnv and had to search for this as soon as it was done playing on the podcast so i could save it for later. so good!!

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[@taylorbritt499]

@@greatbowlsofgravy thank you for commenting this bc you just reminded me of this amazing song!!

[@lemons_66]

It's interesting always seeing how people interpret songs. What i found interesting was the use of phrases and words that people would (and probably still) use to describe someone as basically a fool. The phrase "don't worry your pretty little head" I'm sure many of us have heard before. Usually in a negative way, but the recipient is often portrayed as not noticing it and being a "fool" to the insult. "Hook, line and sinker" is also a phrase used for similar meaning. Might have heard it in more late 1900s movies, where they basically pulled a "fast one" over someone else. Took the bait and the caster got what they wanted. Calling essentially the "catch" the "fool" for falling for an obvious trap. And the more literal lyrics "I'm so, so slow". And then the more morbid parts mixed in with someone constantly being called a fool and outcasted. It reminds me of a disregarded child. The unwanted one. Extremely lonely and unloved, violent tendencies because of it. Used by her siser and her sisters lover because they "can't say no". Whether that be because of nonverbal complications or the desire for just any human interaction and attention. Or maybe it could be a more positive interpretation and that her sisters lover actually does like the singer, but their love is "wrong", which could explain the lyrics "Wanna have your baby, but I'm so, so slow" as a whole. Heck, maybe the singer in this story is special needs. Often a neglected portion of society, especially in the era this song's visual is depicted in. Or just mentally ill to some capacity. Not unheard of just being murdered because of their existence as a "stain" to the family. I like the seeming metaphor with the head though because there's a phrase that's says "you'd lose your head if it wasn't attached to your body". Often meaning as an insult for being dumb, forgetful, aloof and/or even being very mentally ill (kind of like "have you lost your marbles?" type way). And when the head is gone, they really did lose it. Figuratively and literally.

[@ir8096]

This is quite possibly the most metal music video out there.

[@jaslovejoy8940]

I remember seeing you live with Night Vale and you were raising money for this! So glad you were able to make it happen!!

[@atlaswinter8134]

That was so beautiful oh my god. That ending gave me chills it was wonderful. I’ve followed u since that episode came out, I’m so proud of you for making this. It is so lovely!!

[@aranaemantsal8109]

This is perfect, Eliza. My boyfriend says it's more shocking than when the Skinny Puppy Spasmolytic video came out because of the contrast in sound and visuals but it's exactly what i would expect from you at your very best showcased by other brilliant artists. Wow!

[@midoa2]

It finally happened!!!!! This video was so worth the wait and the mild panic that came w all the blood in the end!! I'm so proud

[@okeoi]

Beautiful.

[@Zulf85]

This song has always felt like it should be in really dramatic big-budget drama show ngl

[@quartise08]

I was already really excited for it, and it's amazing! It also gave me a new interpretation of the song, I really really like it. 😊👏

[@alexaloga]

I'd really like to know what this new interpretation is. Would you share? :)

[@quartise08]

alexaloga Well, the new interpretation is simple, it's based on the video: It's about the body losing its head, in a very literal way. My old interpretation might be more interesting? I was always thinking of a child that lost its mother, either in a literal way (the mother died) or a metaphorical one (the mother doesn't care), the pretty little head is the child, of course. For me, it fitted. Imagine a little child, lying in its bed, but no one comes to wish it a good night and tug it in its blanket? It is motherless either way, and I like this interpretation still more than the one given, funnily I never saw it in this literal way of the body losing its head. That was my old interpretation, I hope you like it! 🌸

[@leonmayne797]

I'm pretty sure the head represents the child.@@quartise08

[@quartise08]

@@leonmayne797 Yes, me too, I like that interpretation by far more than the literal head losing one, I'm glad you agree :)

[@noholland9999]

Heard this on Nightvale and fell in love

[@reillymontgomery8999]

how can this have only 80k listens when I’ve listened to it a million times on my own..?

[@isobel9265]

This was so poetic. So glad I've found this artist!

[@johnvirginia7238]

Awesome song

[@iesiacasa]

I keep coming back to songs that once made me cry and currently have not such power over me, and while this is not necessarily one I remember vividly as being such a song, it is one that makes me remember the impermanence of time and feelings. it once made me weak and now it makes me feel strong. being your own goal defeats everything

[@alexmarcu4131]

Such a lovely and talented artist.

[@Disciple_of_Cthulhu]

The weather sure is lovely today.

[@Dank_Engine]

This is incredible. Good music videos are a lost art.

[@literosexual6541]

This is my faveourite song from Wtnv i was really enjoying the ep but i kept going back to listen to the song again.

[@rtrimsrtrims9616]

Saw her at the WOW Hall in Eugene today. Her pipes are strong

[@viniciusaugustus1694]

Nightvalle got me here. Great song!

[@apathydeer1256]

Just realized this is about Marie Antoinette.

[@truantverreaux5483]

i really love this music video its really gory which is not very common for music videos

[@LayneBenofsky]

Oh, I haven't watched this in a bit! :D

[@theprimagen7052]

This beautiful masterpiece is overlooked by the world.

[@eclectic-kitty]

I can't believe I only now found out this had a music video!!!!!! I love this song so much ^_^

[@ImaNerdANDaGeek]

Watching this makes me feel so sad. Hasn't stopped me from coming back to it 6 times though.

[@aylinitzel.]

Probably one of my favorite songs I’ve ever heard

[@thatonemom2016]

I’ve loved this song for years. This video did not disappoint!

[@JoelPernell]

This song is dope!!!!!

[@HakimALIGHT]

CONGRATULATIONS Eliza!

[@seaturtlepoppy7679]

Good gawd! - Thank you Jill Tracy for introducing me to this! I fell in love almost at once. I hope you're selling CDs at the show in SF!

[@DrZocko]

Wanted to see this song get a video for a long while, and I couldn't be happier with it.

[@CervidaeViolist]

This video was definitely worth waiting for. When I heard that this music video was on the agenda, I was excited. After the long wait, I am definitely pleased to see that it has been an absolute success and looks perfect.

[@maicey_t.]

What a friggen gorgeous gown. Edit: the whole video is just gorgeous. I didn't mean to do it a disservice. I'm just obsessed with her dress.

[@IdLikeToRemainAMystery]

LOVE THIS SONG AND LOVE THIS VIDEO

[@GaryMcClureCHAMST]

Eliza, exactly yes, where is your mother, I wish... yes. you are awesome.

[@MarvoloSalazar]

My God this song is amazing wow!

[@briandaaranda9735]

Amazing! This is one of my favorite songs ever!

[@fishfish6807]

weather is stunning today

[@brehaskywalker9084]

My new earworm.

[@wolfhawk1999]

Wowza. I LOVE that room near the end! I also love the shot of the head facing away with the tile and the white walls, with some blood already on the tiles. Overall crazy music video, I enjoyed it a lot. Also, great song, of course. - Greetings From Night Vale

[@sunriseshine88-tory-85]

I love the song And yes, I live for the music video because I love this kind of aesthetic and I love the story of Marie Antoinette

[@AlmaAthenas]

Waited years for this, not disapointed

[@sweethobyful]

I saw the Olympic opening and thought of you. I hope you're well.

[@ViolinTreble]

Pretty freaking AMAZING! I love your cd!

[@russellb5573]

You were getting ahead of yourself I see, when you made this video. Bloody good!

[@johnsondylan7515]

Brilliant!!!

[@hungryaki69]

I totally dig this video ❤ beautiful work my dear Eliza

[@katdoodlebug7114]

Oh my gosh, this was so cool!! Thank you for making this!!

[@Sepia36912]

Love it

[@Ryasyd]

!!!!! So cool !!!!

[@lukasmagnusson6579]

I've got this song stuck in my pretty little head

[@zee9134]

this is amazing

[@oodon3510]

Whoa! Riveting - haunting - gorgeous!!

[@FirstWomanonTheMoon1]

Really cool video! I love the song too.

[@ShahabSheikhzadeh]

So I think someone sent me this video by mistake. I just want to say, you all did an *awesome* job. This is wonderful :)

[@AlUnderwood]

FINALLY, see this!! It's wonderful!! Love it. All my good thoughts to you!!

[@onipot9639]

This is such a macabre and literal interpretation of the song XD I love it !!

[@kenthomas7471]

Lol this so morbid. I absolutely love it

[@dragonfire381]

Such an amazing video! You all put so much work into it and it shows :D

[@nepetah3130]

This was well worth the wait. The costume is fabulous!

[@jordanrollins6636]

This is so cool Eliza! Love it ❤️❤️❤️

[@jennazamora8488]

I want to use this song for a haunted character of mine. This song is so perfect!

[@LadyGrey212]

Well that was gruesome. I love it

[@natashaethridge8236]

This is the best music video I have ever seen!

[@Skeksistential-crisis]

That was awesome 👏 ❤️

[@ariochsoushou5106]

I remember you talking about the kick starter for this last year on the tour in FL and WOW this was so worth the wait. Just lovely!

[@king_juice]

Me apareció en recomendados y ahora amo la canción 💚.

[@reillymontgomery8999]

Okay well this is immediately my favorite song of June 2020. I hope it makes you happy that you gave this to me. It means a lot to ME, anyways.

[@elizarickmanmusic]

Reilly Montgomery Thank you for appreciating it ❤️

[@reillymontgomery8999]

Eliza Rickman I’ve listened to it at least 100 times in the last week, and I’m not exaggerating! I can’t really put my finger on it... it’s eerie, even without the video, which I’ve only watched a few times. I put it on “loop” on my PC while I work on my newfound interest in digital illustration. Thanks again, it’s been a very inspiring song to draw to!

[@LatinaBarbie777]

I’m so glad to see there’s finally a video. Good job!

[@pichirobi]

finally! it looks great, super weird and a cool way to think about this song!

[@lex4408]

THE QUEEN IS BACK

[@CriswellKOL]

Those few seconds when she is being undressed by the pirates while still singing are beautiful. Mike Jittlov did that single frame by frame method in The Wizard Of Speed And Time.

[@twistedblast5253]

I know this is a year late but I think those are meant to be french revolutionaries, because they are wearing the tricolor badge signifying support for the revolution, using a guillotine and sacking the royal palace

[@CriswellKOL]

That makes more sense, than pirates, but my comment was more about the technique of her singing while they were moving around her at high speed.

[@twistedblast5253]

@@CriswellKOL which I did not know about and was a cool thing to learn for sure. Should have mentioned that originally

[@lenotlian279]

Love the song an video!

[@jazzylopez-vasquez5713]

Absolutely brilliant

[@VOODOORHYTHMRECORDS]

Beautiful ❤