Lost Dog Street Band - Brighter Shade (Official Music Video)

Lost Dog Street Band's new album "Survived" is set to release April 26th. Pre-orders are available now at: orcd.co/survived
Note from Benjamin Tod:
I wrote the script for the “Brighter Shade” video in the span of about five minutes. I had been pitched a few music video concepts from my management at Space Colonel, but I felt that this song needed a personal touch. I was talking on the phone with Mike Vanata about the potential of him coming out from Wyoming and filming something on my land here in Muhlenberg County, KY. Toward the end of the conversation I told him I would think of something all the while it was already coming together in my head. With 10 minutes of hanging up I sent him a basic script of this concept.
This video encapsulates mine and Ashley’s relationship in a lot of ways and the general dynamic of the feminine and masculine spirit. I have always wandered into the unknown in search of something my soul craves that has often led me into traps unforeseen. Ashley has always been there to clean me up and tame the beast within me as part of her sacred duty. As years have gone by and I have gained wisdom through risk, reward and ruin I have become more effective in bringing back valuable treasures from my quests into the darkness. Over time she has become the ultimate embodiment of empathy and patience that my soul needs to heal from those journeys. It is a tale as old as time spanning every culture and creed of human.
There are a lot of psychological connections between the visual and phonic aspect of this piece of art. Every other shot carries a dual meaning mostly related to the song and history of Lost Dog, but also to the process and people involved in the creation of the video. This song develops such an authentic and universally felt notion within the concept of soulmates. This video is an absolutely perfect interpretation of this song and in unison became a masterpiece.
I want to thank Mike Vanata from Western AF for his incredible work and the invaluable friendship we share. I want to thank Ashley Mae for being my guiding star and healing light through years of trial and misfortune most often brought on by my pride and foolishness. I want to last thank God for the incredible gifts of reason and creativity he has given me. The talents and responsibilities I carry are incredibly rare and are not lost on me now that I am fully a man. I will try and not waste it and I pray you don’t waste yours either. -Benjamin Tod
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Lyrics:
Each day I love you more
Every time I seem to open up the door
I think I could be someone you adore
Or at least better than I used to be
With that things will change
Like the breeze on every foolish April day
I could leave but some part of me would stay
And it would drive you mad eventually
Only I can love you like I do
And you dare to trade it all for a
Brighter shade of blue
Take my hand and close your eyes
Follow me through all the politics and pride
I was born to be a leader in the fight
Of anything you dare to achieve
With a promise and a sigh
I can only offer my entire life
Final breath will leave some photos and some rhymes
But no one here can claim eternity
Only I can love you like I do
And you dare to trade it all for a
Brighter shade of blue
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[@aidencolletti8890]

Chills through my body, my best friend showed me Benjamin Todd and lost dog street. We had so many nights crying over our beers to his music. He passed a year ago from our viscous disease. Shortly after I was given the gift of desperation and sought help. I just celebrated my first year of sobriety. I lost my best friend but through this music I’m able to still connect to him. Crying as I type this,from the bottom of my heart Thank you for your music and I can’t wait to see you live in may.

[@1SparkyBoy]

❤

[@mizcori7367]

I wish you the best of life and recovery xo 💚🌱🌿🍀

[@dollycash5145]

Much love 💜💜💜💜

[@logankeethers861]

Love ya brother. Keep the head high.

[@Welpbikeitis]

Sorry

[@CrispyMOFO91]

I think the dog deserves a Oscar for his performance.

[@AmericanHuskyCash]

genius performance

[@dueyramone]

Morning coffee, Lost Dog, and a couple tears to start the day. That's alright. Was cleansing. Better for it. Today's going to be ok. Cheers.

[@emona5776]

Yessir.

[@spencerearl9964]

Don’t think you’re alone brother, I listen to this song before work and do the same thing on a regular basis.

[@mullymull8232]

Everyone talks about ole benny flippo but Ashley Mae is why people get to hear him. Shout out to Ashley Mae for being the light house in the storm. ❤

[@chonch_burger]

Lost dog is aging like fine wine. This album is going to be awsome!

[@garrettstater7700]

Helped me get clean from fentanyl, I just had my brothers funeral this past weekend he overdosed he never did it he was one of the people who helped me get clean the most and I never thought I’d lose him. Not sure what I’m getting to but I’m lucky to be here today and for everything and everyone that helped me

[@rameybutler-hm7nx]

Dont feel bad ive been on fen for a decade, its a monster when coming down.

[@matthew6427]

Hey brother, it's been a couple of months since you posted. I hope you're doing well ✌️ There's a good number of us here that know the pain. I know that isn't much comfort & I know loneliness is the beast that never really goes away, even if you kick your habits he still waits for his moment. So I wanted to tell you that you're not alone and even if one of us can help from hundreds of miles away through a phone, you've got people who will talk to you. Keep yourself safe!

[@doobie3130]

Cheers man. Cheers!!!

[@ronheil6558]

I know you're dreaming about that blue flower dress....

[@sampopa1043]

I noticed this too grade A stuff fr 🫶🏼

[@andybeatty3031]

But you know we can't afford things like that. Not quite yet

[@amandaridenour1549]

@@sampopa1043right

[@riderbrandes1260]

Good eye😎

[@blanketwarrior]

Finding lost dog street band was one of the best moments of my life. I can vividly remember riding my motorcycle or riding with the windows down on a beautiful southern night and genuinely just breathing again. I never would have anticipated these two beautiful souls giving my music library the light and the dark. But years later, I still can't get enough. Life shit kicks us all - and love is the only power strong enough to push us onward. I genuinely cannot contain my excitement to see you guys on tour one day. Keep living and keep writing beautiful memoirs of life. Xoxo

[@masvm86]

I hope, some day, you will find your dog.

[@leonbequille8619]

It makes us all appreciate and love Ashley and the many strong loving women like her. ❤️

[@theapocalex]

Still looking for mine :(

[@evan448]

a criminally unappreciated genre of music

[@adamlaskowski6466]

"I was born to be a leader in the fight of anything you dare to achieve" I am so glad I have someone that makes me understand that line!

[@YesSir-vs9ub]

Touched my soul with that

[@doobie3130]

When I thought I heard the best your soul had to offer…….. You always leave me with my head down, soaking in the feelings. I know what does you had to go through to bring these emotions back with you. Thank you both for just existing in my time. Makes life so much sweeter to taste. Cheers and salute !!!!!

[@brianjett5718]

There are artists that move me deeply.Jonny Cash, Waylon Jennings, The Band, Hank, CCR, Van Morrison, The Dead, Warron Zevon..... Lost Dog, is right up there. They're talent and authenticity waters my eyes.

[@Deuce_Allan]

He's softening up, she's shaping up and I love it. Good song/video 🤘🏼🤠

[@marcosaguiar7693]

Dam it Ben you know how to make a grown man cry,soo good can't wait to see you guys on the West Coast

[@SO-ym3zs]

As much as I love their past work, I also love that they're branching out in a slightly different musical direction. Talent this good shouldn't be corralled.

[@cecilbrabid]

This song always makes me think of my girlfriend, the only other human I have felt unconditional love toward, and also made me realize I need to keep pushing forward for her, keep evolving, and becoming the best possible version of myself for her. She deserves me at my best, not as I was a year ago, a month ago, or even yesterday. She's filled my life with purpose and I will fight till the day I die, for her. Anything for her.

[@jaztitch]

Woke up, saw a new Lost Dog Street Band video. Knew it was going to be a good day. Listened thrice so far and it just gets better.

[@Low-Fi-SCOTT]

Damn. All 3 of you were convincing in the acting. Sitting here in my head yelling at Ashley "run, he's gonna croak!". Then I audibly laughed when he rolls over bloody and hands her the flower 😂. Beautiful Melody, contagious vibes. Lost Dog is back bayyyyybeeeeeeee

[@sparkleguts2449]

My partner died of different circumstances, but it was sudden and it was in my arms. He left me with our cats who keep me here, but I'm broken and I may never be home again. This video wadded all that up in a ball and pummeled it into my gut. Y'all are always tugging hard on the real stuff and highlighting beauty alongside tragedy, and I love you for that. I don't think I can watch this one again, but I absolutely appreciate it. Awesome storytelling evolution you've had 🖤 Edit: to be clear, this is a compliment twisted up with some public af trauma processing. Your music is fundamental in my experience and I appreciate the crap out of you both. 🖤

[@xsweed-jm2tn]

I’m sorry for your loss

[@immrchainsaw]

I am so glad I found their music. It has definitely helped me through some hard spots in life these past few years. Addiction, funerals and 6 years in the worst prison in Indiana. Thank you Benjamin for knowing how to put words to how I feel

[@meganvalek2690]

Vigo?

[@immrchainsaw]

@@meganvalek2690 Westville Correctional Facility

[@TuesdaysTurn]

Wow, so beautiful. The way she looked at him when he was leaving for the day...

[@aquaagu2]

I’ve loved every album they’ve released, this is no exception. Incredible songwriting.

[@NathanErtznerMusic]

Love this. The story telling in the video is amazing! The song is incredible!

[@mattooninnovation]

Great work you two. This is really impressive and well produced. Mr. Todd, your vocals on this are vastly different than a lot of your other music. The fiddle is outstanding and keeps the pace of the song going very well. Overall, there is a fullness with this song that is not present in some of your other compositions. Congratulations for creating a wonderful piece of music.👍 Thank you for sharing this with everyone.

[@user-cd3ws4od9c]

Ben I ride FTRA for 35 years and I love your music . I thought for a second you were selling out to Trashville . At the end when your hound found a brother down. The brighter shade of blue came to light . Brother let me tell ya something I live on freight and 9800 feet in a two story glass house cabin . I've hopped freight outta Eugene seeing tags that read. ( You can send me to hell with the rest of my friend's ) I know for sure you tagged em) because why I know you never ride that car . It was a bark hauler ) You tagged it when you were bored off or on . KEEP IT PURE BROTHER . BLACK SKANK KREW 5150

[@squeakeththewheel]

The note from Ben (The talents and responsibilities I carry are incredibly rare and are not lost on me now that I am fully a man.) and the lyrics of this song (Take my hand and close your eyes Follow me through all the politics and pride) are so deeply given and received. Thanks to him.

[@JesseKazemba-ue5hp]

You all have helped save my life with your music. I wont be missing your concert when you come to Spokane. Forever a fan.

[@mreichard838]

This is so good I had to listen to it twice. It's sounds brand new and familiar at the same time. Exceptional songwriting as always, can't wait for the album!

[@AlexanderAnderson542]

Oh that was so good. The poetry the video the acting. And inspiration.

[@katieshanks8604]

Pure poetry these two. Y’all made me feel the depth yet again.🫶

[@averagesteel9666]

Beautiful melody, powerful lyrics, and fantastic acting, and camerawork. Top notch work on all sides- can't wait for the new Album.

[@seanm8665]

I can tell when I’m listening to Lost Dog. No other sound like them.

[@AlbertEinstein-jp2gf]

Your songs grow on me , after i hear them a thousand times like on the radio station

[@Jcuzz88]

This is the best song I've heard in the last ten years.

[@davidmackeigan734]

This guy brings me to tears

[@solly42069]

On repeat ❤

[@Squatchlif]

The best one yet❤❤

[@EsuChiefCraig]

Lot of pep in this track...and it looks good on them

[@lucianhadi8814]

Love from the Uk ! What a song

[@allengault4479]

Wonderful they just keep growing wonderfully and have been a great light in my life whether bright or dim love you guys

[@davidhaag716]

Yet another run of pure gold! Pup had fun making the video too!

[@brandocomando797]

Amazing Ben. Its always good to see you and Ashley singing together in a new tune. Much love brother, from Georgia.

[@Neal85]

Benjamin Todd is a hell of a storyteller! 🤘

[@needsaride15126]

Damn it you made me cry.😭 Beautiful video and song.

[@aarontapley2426]

Love it. Another great one! Never disappoints. Please come back to south georgia or north florida!

[@ronaldnoble9694]

Love me some LDSB. This one among many others of theirs made me a bit emotional but that's what I want in my music, something that makes me feel something.

[@patiencealexis1201]

Absolutely amazing 😭❤️

[@Weekend_Washouts]

Oh boy. I hit the like and then watch 😅

[@clarkstone-bear7742]

I Love this song. I like the end of the video too. It's like a representation of what a man gos through to make sure his woman not only has what she needs. But trying to make sure she has everything she could want. Going above and beyond just to see her smile. But it also shows the strength of a woman picking us up. And putting us back together if we slip from the pressure. And showing us that we are loved, cherished, and respected. And for that I would like to think all the lovely, good heart wemon of this world.

[@SickLeg1313]

I knew it. I knew one day you two would be the ones who finally make me cry to a song. Thank you.

[@Gdawes87]

This is the only thing worth being addicted to, good damn music!

[@garcolfax3313]

Love you Ben & Ashley. Thank you sir this song. My son n I were up n seen y'all in Lawrence KS last year. My best friend was supposed to go with. He left us forever soon after that night. May 2 2023. USMC Marv Crust. 85-23. Keep going y'all. You heal so many in dire need. ❤

[@claytonlewisaustin-espino7988]

This was amazing guys! Well done 🤘

[@SanSebastia]

Wow!

[@lowonlife_highondeath]

All my love forever to you both for the constant catharsis your music brings.

[@nicholasstephens1349]

Usually its the lyrics hitting me in the feels, now it's the lyrics and the video. Well done. Thank you Lost Dog for making more music. Missed yall.

[@tbut155]

Damn I wasn’t expecting to tear up like that 🥺

[@mylesfranco3545]

I dig the singing style in this one, another great song

[@bradmarcum1226]

I love the way this is going. Much love. Thank you for everything.

[@Stinkytrinkett]

OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN!!

[@danielberry3625]

Been listening on repeat. Can’t wait to see you all in Columbus!!

[@user-kw3ft2yc9i]

Love and light, y’all keep shining bright. Thank y’all for sharing your music and stories and I’m so grateful to have found your music. Had to put my big brown boy down in March last year and sang/sobbed to him Mercy Bark as he went off to wait for me at the clearing at the end of the path. Thank you for your lyrics. You’ve saved many of us from an early grave by exposing your pain and allowing us who are broken a feeling like we can finally relate…thank you Ben.

[@AlexanderJohnson]

Love it. Cant wait to see you live again. This new sound is fantastic

[@thelegoshed]

Hull in the U.K. sure is a long way away, however the music travels well. I'll be adding the new album to the pack. Keep well, much love!!

[@Jpea2717]

Also from Hull UK good music travels far

[@charlottekeeton5564]

Grimsby fan here!

[@ryangregory3710]

Great video, really stirred some emotions in me. Much love from the UK

[@yuritesticoff1141]

Banger, once again time after time. See y'all in Charlottesville

[@adamharper389]

Love you both, been awesome to hear and see yall grow and learn over the years through your art

[@derekrobinson8955]

Ben, don't know if you actually read these, but dude its been an awesome ride, from all the way back in Human Divine days. I was hoping you had those recordings tucked away somewhere, I neeeeeed to hear We Need Revolution again. Thanks again for taking us on this ride.

[@brightdaysarehere]

So goad to see you guys together and happy

[@superkool7]

Nothing else like it 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@DitryDee]

So good! Video and song both gave me goosebumps. Keep up the great work!

[@jennyl.3742]

Literally so good. I re-watched it 5 times before I saved it in my playlist. Please don't ever stop making music.

[@brightdaysarehere]

Excellent as always brother..I was on the dark side without realizing it for years..I thought I was still a good guy despite being selfish and using and stealing and such but now I see the bright side of life...I'm proud of you and without God I couldn't of done it...still a long way to go ..God bless brother 🙏

[@DopeyDog..]

Love you guys

[@leafpratt]

HOLY SHIT A LEGIT MUSIC VIDEO

[@jray2319]

Fantastic song! One of my favorite artists and bands.

[@zibabird]

Excellent! Appreciate the lyrics. Thank you, shared.

[@meganvalek2690]

I'd been feeling like a few of the recent songs sounded similar to other songs of theirs...I don't feel that way about this one and I'm thrilled!!

[@JM-rl1hf]

Love it!

[@Ruminator]

Your music hits my soul in a way like no other music does. And I listen to a wide range of music. You guys are beautiful.

[@firefighter2699]

This is country music. Hell yeah! 💯💯

[@lawsyshawty]

this will be a classic, unreal filming too!

[@timmycash1]

Lost Dog Street Band just doesn’t miss! Every single track, always resonates in some part of my soul.

[@SicMundus7]

Excellent, as always! Beautiful story I wish I could say I knew something of. Look forward to seeing you guys in SC!

[@Mfam16]

Come to Saint Louis again just no bars please. Keep making amazing music you’ve got many of us through so much

[@TheMeanderingNomad]

One of your best yet!

[@michaelyork423]

Great song. Can't wait to see yall in May.

[@danstennis1817]

Love the song and the video!

[@mattsallows5896]

tour canada ben!!!

[@superrefuser]

If the triggers gold the birds will fold

[@keithdavidson3322]

A few years ago I went through a bad divorce lost and alone somehow I found your sos for the first time September doves and then another one I listen to terrible but true wasn't long after I started busking in North Wes Arkansas playing music in parks then bars then was locked up couple days for dwi so then the playing music stoped the what's a piece brought to me by music also stopped stayed alone for couple years didn't talk to anyone much no more shows no more busking I kept my music to myself in private but I still listen to your music since then I've got back on my feet remarried had a child and started a new beginning keeping on and I couldn't have done it without your music thank you Benjamin for always being their to guide me from one musician to another God bless

[@LoudokaBJJ]

You all are wonderful, god bless.

[@ronheil6558]

Well that just made my day. :)

[@shamusstudio]

What an awesome clip of love.. It's an awesome song.

[@angelinafernandez5888]

Applause Applause!!! I'm not crying yall are! 😢blue 💠

[@ironleatherwood]

Love it, brother

[@lachlanneville7138]

This new direction you're going in is just amazing to watch unfold. I love this song and super excited to see whats around the corner

[@zane2go]

beautiful song like always!