Hercules & The Love Affair - Athene - Don't Look Down

These Brooklyn disco disciples make music that bumps in the night. And, during this 21-minute sunset rooftop performance, it feels like their elastic grooves and non-stop vogue-ing do their part to help push the sun down across the horizon.
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[@Ulizos-u4n]

Love the guy casually vogueing in the background.

[@shaunskura6275]

The bessssss

[@brainglow_lightbright]

“Casually”

[@Andla_2806]

This performance got me hypnotized, I can't stop watching it. I can't get enough of it. That brass section got me crazy. I really like Kim Ann Foxman's vocals and presence; and just adore Nomi Ruiz's dancing and powerful vocals. That man vogueing adds a chic touch. But most of all, what killed me is how the "magic hour", that golden light that is produced at sunset, hit the moment they were performing this song. ❤ Bravissimo!!!

[@darksomehandsome]

This will forever be in my top 5 favorite music videos of all time. It's not an official music video, but it's still better than what most artists put out these days. It's so raw and so real.

[@mtsmith89]

I agree, one of the most unique and best I've seen! Such a great performance.

[@Gogetemgabriella]

Right on our building in Williamsburg Brooklyn…..they were our everything..still are. Kim Ann Foxman i dream about still

[@le.nikish]

hey:) could you please share a few more of your favourite music videos?

[@donnorris7289]

The world need more Hercules and the love affair

[@jibrahim7196]

At 3:50 you can see how the Williamsburg Bank watch tower near Atlantic Terminal was the tallest building in Brooklyn. Now obscured by luxury condos. I love this video. It reminds me of hanging on my rooftop and what Brooklyn was like back then.

[@cristinaojeda7425]

this video takes this song to incomprehensible heights... hot dam.

[@Gaboliin]

mi canción favorita por siempre, en esta versión!

[@josafatbalderas8530]

♥¤

[@adrienjoubert5066]

si, la versión del disco es tan sosa en comparación...

[@xavisilva1024]

Y esta version estara en CD ?

[@charlyraymusic]

Will forever come back here

[@isamaldonadohawley25]

Como extraño este Hercules 💔

[@shaunskura6275]

LIterally LIVING for this roof scene - Obsessed, the dancing, its all too much! Long live Herc and the LA! :p

[@AngelRDiaz-ie6ww]

Nomi Ruiz and Kim Ann Foxman were the perfect disco pop vocal combination or duo of perfect music greatness (: They were just the perfect match and the bomb together pure magic (: Along with there rest of the band added (: They were The Real Hercules And Love Affair (:

[@andicv988]

Yeah plus Andrew and Morgan, they do magic

[@vincentruvo6988]

The voice doesn't sound loud enough, though.

[@limbox2553]

❤❤❤

[@pilarmoto]

I love the voice of Nomi!!!!! She's marvelous!!!!!!!

[@ElfarodelSur]

I wish this song never end :)

[@matsuoooooo]

i really miss them together!

[@cindymanzanarez1250]

That sunset tho 🌅

[@osozer0]

That's is cool por Athenea, por brooklyn, por la mujer, el peinado del chico su estilo, la naturalidad de los musicos y el staff

[@mgv92115]

I'm in LOVE with the girl in the purple!!!!

[@JupiterRoom]

thats not a girl...

[@mgv92115]

I'm referring to her based on her identity, not birth gender.

[@estebanmuirragui]

I don't know how to feel about it... but i'm in love with her as well.

[@usesampler8279]

JupiterRoom why ??

[@vichernandezful]

Me too...

[@marianap.5778]

Athene Shes a woman of war She gives us the reasons Reasons worth fighting for Athene She offers protection She show me how to make Make my life's reflection How i yearn for her wisdom I look in every face The grey eyes, the gentle kiss I look for the safe place Athene Not perfect but still strong Warring with her own heart Singing a woman's song Athene With her hand she could give Through the battles of her life She showed me how to live (?)

[@msq-hologram7838]

This is just perfect! this song always puts me in a good mood

[@MrManuelAlexander]

I NEED this version in Spotify asap

[@beaglybeagle]

Spellbinding! The musicianship, the funky groove, the soulful vocals, those horns (!!), the great mesmerizing dancing, and most of all the glow of sunset coming down on New York City. If you could put together one ensemble who shines above the rest, it is "Hercules and Love Affair"!!

[@otso8352]

I'm mesmerized by Nomi's beauty

[@dancing_all_night_long]

Nice music video ! ! ! 側で観ているかの様な映像です♪ 黄昏れ時がステキ！

[@marianap.5778]

Damn that bass!!! 👏

[@brunet78]

Trere is somebody Who is listening this music in the cuarentena. .please

[@Greg_Deep]

Real music

[@monicafranco5031]

💖 gosto tanto dessa música 🎵🎶

[@MisfitRecords]

*BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR LIKE 6 YEARS*

[@carlosvazquezmart]

Acabo de descubrir esta banda y woooow!!!!

[@jessicapamela318]

El mejor frente de esta banda

[@jleca1900]

Athene She's the woman of war She gives us the reasons Reasons worth fighting for Athene She offers protection She taught me how to make Make my life's reflection How i yearn for her wisdom I look in every face The grey eyes, the gentle kiss I look for the safe place Athene Not perfect but so strong Warring with her own heart Singing a woman's song Athene With her hands she could give Through the battles of her life She showed me how to live How i yearn for her wisdom I look in every face The grey eyes, the gentle kiss I look for the safe place Atenea Atenea Ella es la mujer de la guerra Ella nos da las razones Razones por las que vale la pena luchar Atenea Ella ofrece protección Ella me enseñó a hacer Hacer el reflejo de mi vida Cómo anhelo su sabiduría Miro en cada cara Los ojos grises, el beso suave Busqué el lugar seguro Atenea No perfecto, pero tan fuerte Combatido con su propio corazón Cantando la canción de una mujer Atenea Con sus manos podía dar A través de las batallas de su vida Ella me enseñó cómo vivir Cómo anhelo su sabiduría Miro en cada cara Los ojos grises, el beso suave Busqué el lugar seguro

[@rariboom9956]

ICONIC

[@good4damoney]

I kid you not I'm really liking this band. 2019

[@MOODMENDR]

gold. I was obsessed with this song back in the day. holyshit. fever dream.

[@ginger_king_1234]

My Colombian Queen put me under this beautiful music. so awesome.

[@sulekha1984]

Argggghhhh this is perfection! I love finding old nest eggs in my saved list!!!! KimxNomi 💕 Now I gotta listen to their whole discography 👁👄👁💅🏾

[@himmelgruen89]

one of my all time favourites

[@cindymanzanarez1250]

Lo mejor de la vida

[@pablitoeurusd]

Impresionante vuelvan!!!!!

[@raulmanuelsantos6809]

Kim Anne Foxman...i love you

[@viviana7916]

raul manuel Santos Me too!!! Jeje

[@marianap.5778]

Me too. 😍😭💓

[@mrteckful]

the song of my heart that rings in my mind

[@reallroy]

The group, music and artists, amazing !!!

[@vanessajg]

Me encanta esta versión ❤

[@nicoleliii]

Masterpiece 😍

[@carlosvalderrabano3778]

I love it Amazing ❤

[@cgobar]

Love this can’t stop watching! We need more!

[@francesco7848]

Assolutamente magnifico!

[@maragnassangaram]

Hace mis mañanas más lindas

[@Lockole]

I really enjoyed this

[@AbdiqalisMohamud010]

Kim Ann Foxman is beautiful! Lovely voice

[@tilemachusgr5967]

in love with everyone in this video!!!

[@dmi3rolia]

the best

[@perrodetokio]

🔥🔥🔥

[@abbaabba7595]

Love u all!

[@MrLunatack]

Wow really good music,q chingona rola uff,mis respetos hasta la voy a comprar en iTunes Store,si lo vale.

[@tabarot24]

Really fresh - Bravo - Greetings from Bordeaux -

[@andreabruza9820]

Sophisticated

[@MOW-ss8sh]

Perfect. ❤️

[@davidgarcia525]

Athena, she's not a man or boy She's is a 'survisa' These guns are fighting for Athena, she offers frozen shine She taught me how to make Make my lost reflex show How are your born with wisdom I look at every face The way ours a gentile kiss I look for the same thing Athena, not perfect but so strong War is in her own heart Singing a woman's song Athena, with her now she can give To the battles of the light She's strong enough to win How are your born with wisdom I look at every face The way ours a gentile kiss I look for the same thing How are your born with wisdom I look at every face The way ours a gentile kiss I look for the same thing How are your born with wisdom I look at every face The way ours a gentile kiss I look for the same thing

[@Baccara1391]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ la amo

[@chrisricardo1988]

Love it

[@sakuvana]

A m a z i n g!

[@KlausCineArte]

Nomi dance! 💃

[@macelocost]

So dancing!

[@silvanavalencia1173]

UMMMM PARCE COMO HACEMOS ustedes nos encantan

[@marinagermani1603]

Bello

[@valspring5049]

I love the minute 2:55 🤩 gr8

[@AlexRutiaga]

Just fell in love with Kim. Damn

[@viviana7916]

Me too! Her voice, and how she dances.. ♡♡

[@tiagomagalhaes2316]

❤

[@mattjmod]

Something for everyone great video :)

[@alanlemarrec]

Indémoddabllllllllllllllllllllllle !!!!!!

[@MrLunatack]

nice sound tsk

[@joseribon3387]

Nomy Ruiz & Kim Anne Foxman

[@AngelRDiaz-ie6ww]

Jose Ribon That duo (: Plus the rest of the group was Hercules and love Affiar (: The line up now horrible (:

[@kayantonioacosta7715]

Me fascina!! ;)

[@KoenST]

Tony Igiettemo - I feel so good

[@silvinaorihuela8137]

wow

[@hlovewood5636]

Summer

[@Maria-gz5cp]

this is amazing ...♥

[@billyleron3874]

2018 MEXICO !!!!!🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 regresen mexico de nuevo !! Kim i miss you!!!

[@joseluisdominguez9785]

Angie Nava 22 de septiembre. @PlazaCondesa.

[@myriamluna4255]

Yastas !!! 22 sept plaza 💃🏻😍💃🏻

[@billyleron3874]

Por que kim ya no esta con hercules ??? Aya nos vemooss!!😎🎤

[@myriamluna4255]

Que plantón nos dieron.... me quede con las ganas 😤🤬

[@erikrios]

shout out to papa shane in the back with vintage HBA

[@MOODMENDR]

aetheeeeeennnaaaa

[@enrilndn]

Que rico 👌🏼👌🏼

[@TheSunwall18]

I just want to dance!

this is a re-upload! but anywayssss this is AWESOMEEEE love these guys1

[@pirrt]

😍😍

[@isidoroventurapiselli2064]

wowww!?!

[@Plasticanoemi]

July 2020

[@medicoseldorado9723]

Kim Ann Foxman te amo

[@ceciliamorales4385]

♥️♥️😍

[@Dejanaification]

I have HALA tattoo..just becouse this phase..pure love

[@MelisaAdrianaRinaldi-lu6ii]

La ati

[@sheilarivas9104]

Alguien que me diga cómo se llama el chico de chamarra beige del sintetizador

[@MANUEL_JIMENEZ.]

Andy Butler

[@juansebastian3794]

amooo esto HIJUEPUTAAA!!!!!

[@monserratdc1488]

Quién es el bailarín de chaqueta negra y lentes obscuros? Who Is the dancer? Name? Amazing his dancing, artist?

[@HDellamorte]

When did they change? I mean, the new version isn't bad, just different....

[@ivanterra7274]

me encantan mas por el chico que parece chica y la chica que parece chico heheheh

[@nicoavalos9216]

GIYO Terra creas o no las dos son chicas jajaj

[@KaLa2502]

:o

[@cokesc]

Ivan TerRa la chica chico se llama kim Ann Foxman (tiene canciones geniales sola, busquenla en youtube) y es la pareja del colorin cabeza de la banda, la mujer grande y guapa es transgenero latino, creo q puertoriqueño 😍

[@Zippywiable]

Jorge Luis Santibañez c

[@xavisilva1024]

@@cokesc Wooo eso no lo sabia , me gusto mucho esta version estara en CD ?

[@lauh468]

(: very nice!

[@Giniaer]

The music is nothing without the black guy:D

[@justinweaver7543]

Why doesn't every band have a back up voguer!??!?!?!

[@metalrain6011]

The black guys is nothing without this music

[@elespermatozoide2741]

@@metalrain6011 the bla ck guy just makes ga i movements.

[@housemoving5411]

💪🙅🙋🙆

[@Giniaer]

Is the background real or just a poster because it is amazing

[@SuperNauu]

if you look closely, the lights are sparkling, especially at the end of the vid; Kim's hair is moving not only 'cause shes dancing but also because of the wind, so i would say yes, my opinion is that this was filmed on an actual roof