July Talk - Picturing Love

[@lord_saggerton7016]

I still refuse to believe that this voice is coming out of that man.

[@alyssagoodwin3648]

Not gonna lie, I pretty much imagined him with scruffy hair & a beard.

[@fixedbusiness2503]

I expected him to look like Bruce Springsteen. But this is the exact reaction I had with Coheed and Cambria (watch a favor house Atlantic by cac)

[@amir52]

He is tired of picturing love . That's why .

[@Sly_Wolf_1]

I sound the same the day after a bottle of Jack Daniels and 80 cigarettes 😝

[@OfficialProjectSMP]

I've met him. No less jarring in person.

[@jamesroads5118]

My ex hated it when I played this song... She was cheating and I had no idea... But she thought I knew and got pissed when I played this... Lol... Crazy times

[@goldeneye695_6]

Saw them live and they got crazy energy

[@jordanhawkins2469]

After watching this music video i wouldnt doubt that lmao.

[@irissabearspaw9561]

Mikael thumper irssa love yes

[@irissabearspaw9561]

Yes irssa Kara bssie no irsabllkeac love irssa Kara bssie peis irssa Kara bssie irssa love 100009

[@irissabearspaw9561]

Yes irssa mkilsyl love 1000

[@katerebel6320]

They are the best live , would go see them again for sure

[@zachisawsome1]

WHY IS THIS NOT MORE POPULAR??!?!??!?!

[@FazartOrganization]

It's brand new? :S

[@Xs2...]

I guess he/she meant the band. They are 'building' at it. They recently won a part of the Europe crowd towards there fan-base

[@charles-edwardpoulin805]

sdfgsdfg they are kind of popular in Québec.

[@PeculiarLancer]

They're quite popular here in Alberta.

[@REVENANTX98]

sdfgsdfg popular in Toronto that's where they are from, but they are new (formed in 2012)

[@feliciabielby325]

i honestly love the ending so much. it looks as if Peter is going to lie on the bed and Leah would climb over top but it slowly transitions into something different. it proves that we were all "picturing love" to be like that👏👏

[@babe2you]

😢😢😢😢😢

[@babe2you]

You got it

[@randykatierory]

I need to know what the tiny hole is in his shirt she puts her finger into. Details, so hot!

[@lilashes888]

words can't even describe how much i love this band

[@LillyandStarlight]

|-/

[@sallyoldford9237]

Glad I'm not the only one that likes panic! fob TØP and July talk lol

[@jennknight3241]

ashley ! |-/ yess another person who likes, panic! Fob, and tøp

[@Sheeshthatsgas]

ashley ! |-/ those bands are winey emo shit

[@skmetal7]

Will pictures?

[@LeroyBrown93]

This band is all energy. If you haven't seen them live yet, you are severely missing out!

[@Paraaronoid]

This music video is pure f**king brilliance in conveying its message.

[@johnnyalias9596]

He somehow looks simultaneously exactly like I expected him to look and nothing like I expected him to look.

[@leanmcblockhead2690]

Johnny Alias nailed it! Same for me

[@irissabearspaw9561]

Yes irssa love Kara bssie no

[@matthewlewbear3390]

Sometimes when I was looking like that the Kitty looked at me like she wanted in.

[@SkillGame]

Same! I thought it would take at least another 20 years of cigarettes and whiskey to earn that voice.

[@MrHuph-vu2wc]

Not for me. I just expected him to look nothing like this.

[@enamorris]

This band is the epitome of Toronto’s art and music. Fascinating and brilliant

[@trevordysart8803]

Nice to see Angela and Dwight found time to pursue their artistic talents after the Office

[@emilynoir6842]

I fall in love with july talk everyday. I didn't think I could love anything this much ♡ great work

[@davidboron]

La Siren if you haven't already...check out Phantogram

[@purplehaze6385]

and so different

[@lordbepsi2121]

La Siren I wonder if it counts to still love them whe you forgot them for probably a couple years and then find out that your birth month just is the name of it and then start to regret that you couldn't really remember the name for all of those years except maybe now, so would that actually count or something?

[@neilolsen342]

Great fucking band! Leaves me hungry for more every time!

[@neilolsen342]

Their ability to perform is outrageous!

[@thekidskushed]

Goosebumps when she sings "you"

[@chadgeary2653]

I heard this song on my spotify list while driving. July talk is quickly becoming one of my favorite groups.

[@SeeWillySee]

Such a talented band. In production and live.

[@garycrowder]

I like the contrast, the difference, between the two singers' voices. It makes the woman's voice seem even better.

[@WHYtheband]

We love this band. That is all that is needed to be said.

[@jasongraham8195]

I seen these guys at the dragon festival in Ottawa Ontario Canada. I was in re-hab at the moment and it was the first time I went to a concert sober as a judge.. it was the best stage show performancr❤ July talk is now my All time favorite alternative band of all time they haven't put out a song yet that I didn't like some what.but in general I love 💓 All there work . keep up the good work guys 👍 I love you and can't wait until you come back to Ottawa again soon . you'll see me front row center. All my wishes for yous your the best ever. Peace. cap. Jay

[@tb_awesome]

The mirror/tv transitions are actually amazing.

[@OldScratch81]

Now and then a song comes on the radio and I just have to know , good times😎💋

[@smoothtrooper781]

8 years later and I'm still in love with this song, I remember being enamoured with it over the radio like it was just yesterday

[@Punkanator]

Seeing them in concert won't ever be enough. They just keep getting better and I'm so glad I can see this band rise in the future.

[@ystbat3425]

This video deserves way more views. If you pay attention to the video, there are so many hidden messages. Well done guys!

[@DaveTaylordoubletee47]

Another great video to accompany another great song.

[@dannyforbes51]

Saw them last night at Massey Hall, i've been going to concerts there since 1971 and have never seen everybody standing/dancing on the floor and in both balconies. Excellent show..

[@kenp.5035]

WOW where have I been, heard July Talk numerous times on the radio, and at 61 yrs young had my first live experience at Osheaga Montreal last Sunday, well Peter & Leah and the band blew me away...

[@WendyUsher70]

The first time I saw them live at the Calgary Stampede, I was hooked. They're wonderful.

[@RAWRitsAng]

This is their best music video yet. I absolutely love it!

[@-comment]

Probably the best cinematography I've ever seen on a music video. And fantastic song too.

[@OoOskydancerOoO]

I am so in love with this band and this video! saw them in Montreal last week and the put on the best show. such raw and true performers, I felt very privileged to see them on stage

[@sithsideus]

When i first heard this song on the radio i had to look it up and let me tell you, never would of guessed Peter looked like that lol.

[@silencekit]

Saw them last night in Minneapolis. Amazing as always.

[@chrisbaker1657]

the camera moves in this video are brilliant

[@lucketvids]

Bring this rawness back please! Latest songs are too lovey dovey - people want pain, hate, love all in one. This is the song that hooked me, bring em all back!

[@stuntedsunshine]

girl don’t play

[@rgw677]

"Bad Blood" brought me here.Stayed for the music.Love this guy's Joe Cocker style growly voice.

[@robertpanek5944]

Their videos are definitely an integral part of their music. It's not enought to just listen to them - you have to watchem too, in order to fully appreciate the art.

[@Girrinvader]

I seen this on TV when I was in middle school. I'm 19 still listening to this

[@arthydennie1562]

ugghhh July talk simply is the most lovable band on earth !!

[@quackmaster9235]

I love July Talk! The meaning behind this song is just made so much better with the cinematography, some of the best I've seen.

[@nh0501]

Fantastic live band - can't wait to see them again

[@brettwallace2854]

One of my favorite music videos. The song is amazing and the video brings it to a better light than my imagination could have. Well done. ‘I Undress in 7 steps’ the second time, haunts me. I Love This!!!!

[@CatchLightAnne]

The one and only music group that has a video that adds to their creativity, over and over again. July Talk is epic. Tried buying one ticket in November 2021 and not suggesting they're not worth $178 but their brilliance is sadly unaffordable.

[@jacobkyle4631]

I just discovered this song today and I'm obsessed... I can't believe I didn't know this song existed sooner!!!!

[@michaelrehel8558]

Leah climbing those stairs is pure poetry

[@kr3532]

The camera work in this video is incredible!

[@luciexx72]

god the bit where she's putting the wig & stuff in the backpack really gets to me

[@666guillemette5]

666

[@hootizzz]

Geeze these guys are awesome..!! every song a step up... can't wait to get the opportunity to see them live...

[@CaptainA1941]

admiration for this song, and this band is just too much, absolutely adore July Talk, and the music video...😍

[@j.srecordings9026]

I saw them in Quebec! One of the best shows ever! Really love July Talk , one of the craziest bands I have ever heard.

[@Billydeis]

Peter, his voice is super unique and amazing. Leah's vocals are a dime a dozen, but they do have a fantastic chemistry.

[@dustinwatkins7843]

It's not unique you dumb fuck. Go listen to Tom Waits circa Swordfishtrombone, then you'll realise he's the opposite of unique - just a wanna-be goof.

[@cameronscolvin]

William Eisner sounds a lot like tom waits

[@unknownvariable7778]

and people say tom waits' voice was a rip-off off captain beefheart. go listen to waits' earliest stuff, he didn't sound gravelly. it was an affect that eventually he couldn't remove. i love tom waits. this dude's voice has similarities, but they're two distinctly different singers. peter is an angsty rock and roller with a piercing gaze. tom waits is a mad carnival barker yelling at people through a megaphone. the similarities are superficial. tom waits' voice is infused with melancholy, drunken manic joy, strange sounds and made-up words. peter's voice is so much more direct, so much more stripped down, without any of the razzledazzle that makes waits such a distinct performer and vocalist. peter takes his 'gravelly old man voice' (as leah called it) and projects it with a severe stare onto the landscape of our emotional relationships, of how we relate to ourselves and others, and how it's been twisted. picturinghub. that's so good. swordfishtrombones is one of my favourite albums but it sounds nothing like this. waits is just plain *weird* on that one. there's nothing weird about peter here. he's just raw and direct. i love them both.

[@sjsdoodleadventures]

Caught this song on Canada Day’s Stingray list and I’m now hooked. Good stuff!

[@tjay5639]

Is song is now cooler than I thought It was, like the meaning is better and deeper than I thought. Love it

[@MaxMachine75]

Never heard of July talk before last night at Bluesfest Ottawa. They kicked axe. Awesome! Had to run to the merchandise tent & buy all their music!

[@beramberh.4944]

Hubby & I just found July Talk this week and already big fans of their music, we dance for fun to their songs daily now!! ❤️ Sending love from Florida!

[@OneArmedBoxer]

Finally saw them live for the first time last night at a small venue near downtown Phoenix and it was one of the best nights of my life, and definitely the best live show I've ever been to. Thanks for coming to town!

[@barrymchugh5612]

This song was constantly playing on the radio when I was In jail lol

[@rkdrama2443]

Were you picturing love while it was playing? 😂

[@CanadianVegeta]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cinnamanstera6388]

Not sure why, but my appreciaiton for this song goes up by 100% every time I watch this video. Also, it was a helluva opening track to the newest album.

[@williamspratt1951]

Very unique sound this band will go far !!

[@aeroryan1]

July talk and lumineers are what give my life meaning and their music is so different, it's incredible

[@willahladun334]

I love the whole "I undress in seven steps" part. It's like meticulously planning out the moments that should be completely passionate and raw, like sex, but because you've been "picturing" it for so long, you want to come across as beautiful and sexy as what you've seen, which is unrealistic and fake.

[@nicojones9411]

Everything you've just said is perfect.

[@mikestevens3582]

Emily Jones literally

[@wishmasterbrazen]

... sounds like someone is ugly

[@DavyWhitezel]

Also could be a reference to Inanna undressing and the seven gates of Babylon but im a crazy person ignore me.

[@jaamba3]

Brilliant take

[@emilydicks3656]

leah and peter this is just perfect. love this andyou guys! also please come to halifax again? east coast misses you!

[@nickwick35]

Peter's voice is amazing Leah's voice compliments it so well. Fucking love this band.

[@jakejollimore5453]

Just saw an amazing show in Halifax a few days ago. Thanks July Talk!

[@mrmitee]

The new Leonard Cohen... talent, uniqueness, poetic and distinct. Coupled with her amazing voice, they are awesome!

[@nathanrobinson6559]

They have such a unique sound, cant get enough!!

[@jean.claudeb4722]

I live in Montreal Quebec, listen to 97.7 chom fm heard this song and have been hooked on you music since. Come to Montreal Canada.. you will be sold out!

[@joshtaker1]

I will be 50 next year and this is the best band I have ever seen..period! **and I like to sing the Leah parts** haha

[@halfthiveye182]

I like to sing the Peter parts

[@mikestevens3582]

halfthiveye best lol

[@dustinwatkins7843]

I like to sing the shitty parts, or the whole track in other words.

[@ManinManchester]

Everywhere I look I see you making a caustic remark. Do you have some issues, perhaps a personal dispute, with this band? Because that's what it looks like.

[@alissamclaren9769]

ManinManchester you could not have asked that question in a better fashion. I'm sick of people hating on music - especially when the hater makes it seem like they should decide what music should exist. just love and respect the art

[@joanaribeirosantos5350]

I love how her leather jacket has Peter's face painted on it!

[@michelleperalta9703]

Wow 😱 son fenomenales desde que la primera vez k lo escuché no la puedo sacar d mi mente simplemente maravilloso todo el mundo debería escuchar este grupo que está excelente 👏🏻👍🏻❤️

[@edmir1979]

I saw them live in a London pub. Amazing performance and now I can't stop listening them

[@lucyrivers8757]

cam I just say..... AMAZING!!! You guys did bang on... especially you Leah! I loved all your parts!

[@patschoenherr7497]

I always loved this beautiful song, really gets the hips moving.

[@WildPirate13]

Great Band..one of the best concerts of my life was in N.B. Shout out from P.E.I.

[@alcyr5655]

They were in a pub in Red Deer, and Calgary Stampede. Couldn't make it to either events. When they return to Alberta, I'll do what I can for tickets. 50 year old man, is into old metal, but really like their style.

[@jgraves501]

Best music video in Canadian music in years, truly sensational

[@TheSillyKitchenwithSylvia]

Still one of my favourite songs! I pretty much love every song July Talk does!

[@adamwoch168]

It's just beautiful. Poland send greetings!

[@7graywolf7]

Moto Moto's musical career is still running strong.

[@cahg3871]

He has a beast of a voice-no boy band falsetto singing from him.Good.

[@Dragster600]

No me canso de ver y escuchar esta canción.

[@halfthiveye182]

"We've talked a lot about the mainstream media's depiction of love, romance and sex over the years," singer Leah Fay said in a statement. "Particularly about how hetero-Hollywood porn affects the way young people discover sex and the unrealistic and male-pleasure-centric ideas it forms and perpetuates. The more that people buy into the examples of sex/romance they see, and the less they tune into the actual wants and needs of their bodies/hearts, the more fucked up sexual relationships can become. So lyrically it's exploring that. Sexuality is complicated and curious and so much more than what mainstream media feeds us and suggests it is." From interview with Exclaim exclaim.ca/music/article/july_talk-picturing_love_video

[@realsammyt]

This video is so tight. I'm picturing...a continuous shot edit...love

[@marioadv]

I like a lot the July Talk. Energy, power, feeling e very much in your musics. You should show more your job. I belive too many more will like know it.

[@turnoffthetv]

"Pornstar" Leah's scenes where she strips off her wig? Brilliant. Visually, the makeup smear is as powerful as the reaching of the hand and rejection in Beck + Call I love that all three videos so far have been such incredible art pieces.

[@walksalot_talksalot]

Yeah, the part where she's standing on the couch "Strike a pose", and looks like she's jerking off and then she delivers the money shot onto his open mouth. Brilliant.

[@dustinwatkins7843]

Art pieces? Are you fucking nuts. This is trite, kitsch, popular indie rock. There is nothing of artistic value here what so ever.

[@turnoffthetv]

And yet, here you are, watching this video, instead of something else. Here, have a hug. You clearly don't get enough positivity in your life. Me, I'll go back to enjoying performance art from a band that cares more about their fans than 99% of artists ever will. Cheers!

[@Grouchator]

What the hell is Dustin talking about? Sure, there are bands that are more artsy, that make more complex music with more nuanced ideas. But, not every band has to be like that. A lot of people are just looking to jam to something when they put a track on, and July Talk has that appeal to them AS WELL AS deeper commentary on things like sex and gender norms. You could say that July Talk is just another indie rock band, but the truth is that the band knows what they are and decides to pack as much punch with it as possible, and they do a fucking great job with it. And that's just as big of an achievement as more experimental bands that Dustin likes to listen to.

[@turnoffthetv]

I would bet money that he's the guy Leah and Peter reamed out in Buffalo for yelling "show us your tits" or a similar buffoon who's bitter AF. Click report, pay him no further attention.

[@charpentier352]

Picture yourself in a tangle with another You feel your body awaken Your skin is sh-sh-sh-shaking Your love needed making Pictures mean nothing when you find your own lover And I'm talking skin on skin That kind of skin that you're in, boy That kind that's been where you've been You, you, you... You, you... Cause I'm tired of seeing pictures on a screen I'm tired of picturing love Picturing love, picturing love, picturing love I'm tired of picturing love Picturing love, picturing love, picturing love I'm tired of picturing love When I wear, wear my hair It's a man's world fantasy I undress in seven steps Like your camera's watching me I suppose I'll strike a pose But that's so predictable I undress in seven steps because We can't stop our Picturing love, picturing love, picturing love Cause I'm tired of picturing love Picturing love, picturing love, picturing love I'm tired of picturing love In the screen I see a woman Dancing to my expectations A tired fantasy Isn't this what you wanted? Am I turning you on yet? I don't know how to be With all these eyes on me You, you... Someone like you, you, you... Picturing love Picturing love, picturing love, picturing love I'm tired of picturing love Picturing love, picturing love, picturing love I'm tired of picturing love Picturing love, picturing love, picturing love I'm tired of picturing love Picturing love, picturing love, picturing love I'm tired of picturing love

[@Electroaurora]

This video is one of the best things I've ever seen in my whole life. PURE ART. You guys are incredible human beings and I love you so much. XO

[@mikestevens3582]

Aurora D'Amico can't look away

[@dustinwatkins7843]

Art? Are you fucking nuts. This is trite, kitsch, popular indie rock. There is nothing of artistic value here what so ever.

[@Electroaurora]

Art is subjective. Everyone has its own perception about it. If you don't like the video please don't call us nuts...just watch something you like. Have a good day :)

[@flashofquiksilver]

Really awesome cinematography!! I'm guessing one of the band members conceptualized this one? I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that two of them went to school for film studies way back when.

[@ZzCanonBull]

One of the band members directs all their videos...I'm sorry I cant remember which one

[@TheMrMeng]

How the hell does this not even have over 200,000 views while a ten hour yeah boy is almost at 2 million?

[@franktheninja2]

As a person currently in love with a camgirl, this is absolutely astounding. You guys are tackling modern problems in coherent and absolute manner. Fuck this is awesome.

[@someonerandom704]

How are you doing four years later?

[@nighthawkX13]

I don;t know who the director is to this video but I totally applaud your efforts. Thank you, it was stunning.

[@jejefrantic2842]

👑 Give that band Grammy Award 👑 😜

[@LEGENDEV3S]

BANGER!!!🎶🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🤠🤙🏼🤙🏼🤘🏼

[@brenthasboro5709]

Love love these guys, rock on Canada!

[@basilaydyingm7506]

First song I heard from them & immediately fell in love! #JulyTalk Rocks!!

[@karmapolice6597]

July talks and arkells this summer so pumped!

[@amydelaforce7828]

Gosh they just get better and better love them and the message.

[@PJAvenger]

I rarely buy physical media, but I own this CD, they're awesome

[@Redbeard_gta]

Gonna see you two Friday!!!!!!!!

[@MrGrandwazzoo45]

Who ever thought a kid doing too many sing along's with the cookie monster would turn it into the best kick ass sound any new bands have out there? C IS FOR COOKIE! THAT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME! JULY TALK ROCKS!! AWESOME!

[@Gayson281]

that dudes voice is insane

[@chrisvarga292]

Im insain bur what can you do about it lol