Moses Sumney - Quarrel [Official Video]

Listen: mosessumney.ln...
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Directed By: Allie Avital & Moses Sumney
Cinematographer: Sy Turnbull
Denmark Cinematographer: Martin Solvang
Producer: Meghan Doherty
Executive Producer: Whitney Jackson
Production Company: Partizan Entertainment
Assistant Director: Darya Zhuk
Production Designer: Becca Morrin
Stylist: Savannah White
SPFX Hair & Make-Up: Melanie Licata
Steadicam Operator: Stew Cantrell
Editor: Allie Avital
VFX: B.Art.VFX Studio
Colorist: Kaitlyn Battistelli at Electric Theater Collective
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Berlinde De Bruyckere
No Life Lost II
2015
Horse skin, wood, glass, fabric, leather, blankets, iron, epoxy
237.5 x 342.9 x 188 cm / 93 1/2 x 135 x 74 inches
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Special Thanks...
Berlinde de Bruckyere
Kunsthal Aarhus

[@user-negl3cty_uwu]

this song is disgustingly underrated. this is true art.

[@1sg31]

I know I’m 4 years late, but it’s still an absolute masterpiece.

[@user-negl3cty_uwu]

@@1sg31 never too late and still a beautiful song! always on my playlist :)

[@TheAnneomaleigh]

“I was thinking about privilege and power and the idea that two people in a relationship can be coming from different ends of the spectrum when it comes to societal power. In our interpersonal relationships, we like to think of ourselves as equals and as individuals, but what we don’t often realize is that we have either the weight of the world on our shoulders, depending on how much privilege we bring to the table, or the support of the world to back us up. So I was kind of trying to address the idea that two people can be equals in the bedroom or at the dining room table when out in the world, they are not.” His quote about this song and video.

[@ratherbeeating6582]

thanks for sharing!

[@TheAnneomaleigh]

K K no problem this had me extremly curious myself!

[@litalsumu188]

...cool 🌺

[@sibongiletasilaphiri7521]

Never thought of this from this angle, but I agree.

[@Noken91]

suzanne check your privilege, you cant quote people of colour, especially when theyre gay, this is mysogenic and xenophobic and cultural appropriation

[@starrgazer9]

Moses makes the music I've always imagined but never thought was possible. Wow.

[@sachetaylor7175]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@trueblue2892]

That’s so beautiful

[@quinnparker6111]

Finally realized what that feeling was, thank you

[@david_king_music]

Same, and esp. in retrospect it bothers me that it's not receiving the attention that I was absolutely sure would come to it. It got a few independent award nominations but the fact that he's not a "Grammy darling" bothers me. I know I shouldn't care but..

[@lwilliamsnoc]

How are people this creative?

[@MsJrzy]

Larry Williams LOL...right?! Born with it I guess 😊

[@lwilliamsnoc]

MsJrzy I struggle to match clothes everyday meanwhile he pops out a masterpiece like this

[@latenightcashews]

Larry Williams i ask myself this every damn time!!

[@christopherkirkland7856]

Exactly. It tears at the soul.

[@jratcliffe91]

just dont try to be rembrandt

[@ecotonoirrelevante246]

Such a sophisticated piece of art. It's the kind of song you listen to and then process for a long time.

[@Luncea28]

wow that ending shot - the shadow tranforming is unreal

[@therealrhiannamack]

Luncea28 great observation

[@moaIalal]

totally agree

[@kpacubo.]

YEAAAAH died at the beauty of that part. was thinking how they got the perfect shot with the perfect positioning at the perfect time of day (and the perfect cinematog)

[@Luncea28]

Video Viewer Yeah I saw that one a while back. It’s my favorite video of his.

[@xXSweetAsHoneyXx]

Luncea28 so amazing right?

[@infinitedreamscape]

This is actual perfection, both song and visuals. Moses is an artistic genius.

[@aabracadavra]

Allie Avital is such an insanely good director! She always manages to mesmerize me with her work.

[@ActualKaktus]

He's going to be big, y'all. Enjoy our little secret while you can. This album connects with me in a way that's too real.

[@reedsylvier5250]

I feel like I've discovered a masterpiece. Every music video ties in beautifully with the audio and this one especially is just, wow, this is art, THIS is what art is

[@DelScully]

Moses is going to go down as one of the most amazing artists ever. We live in a simulation if this does not happen.

[@jayfab4689]

At end....Moses' shadow appears as a horse. This has much to do with ideals of perspective.

[@OKSistah1]

Was watching Swan Song and had to stop the movie to Shazam this song and look up this artist. ❤❤

[@dinolondyn3962]

So this song makes me emotional already and this visual didn’t help. I’m crying . It’s so beautiful

[@TheodoreHowse]

Prince meets Radiohead vibezzzzz 🌊

[@fastica]

Mixed with some Björk and Bowie's Blackstar.

[@efraing5264]

@@barbarianfromclashofclans and Seal... this guy is the result of an orgy of artist lol... sorry to put in that way...

[@Jadeebug]

Really late to the game but I love him so much! He makes beautiful music, one thing I noticed in the video was at 2:03. Not sure if this was on purpose but he was signing “CAREFUL” in ASL.

[@lizzettegarcia1003]

It's been two years since i heard this song for the first time. I still can't believe it exists. I still can't believe it's perfection. I remember walking home from school listening to this. It was just me and my earphones. I felt so lucky to know this song even though I was suffering so much. I felt really really lucky to have the pleasure of having Mr moses in my life somehow...

[@starrypriestess6600]

Damn, this makes so much sense 🥹

[@izzyrizinti4021]

When you're wishing you were somewhere else... THIS.... Takes you to another place. Amazing!

[@ebberz813]

He's so hypnotizing.. damn

[@SleepyCity0001]

E. Marie hes so mystical am i right

[@ebberz813]

jaanthenymph he really is!

[@chrisdelvani6096]

Super!

[@jasminerogers5756]

Very

[@queenv4340]

Super hypnotizing

[@kenknight5983]

You should totally do the next Bond theme. Then work with Massive Attack

[@laurenyoung4568]

OMG Genius idea!!

[@chrisdelvani6096]

Yes definitely!

[@georgerudinsky489]

Most amazing and original artist, eloquent, sensitive, powerful. Thanks for your music.

[@phoebexxlouise]

it's good to watch something i don't fully understand. love this song and the video is powerful

[@sosunfreak]

The day I found your music my life became automatically better (and my work playlist too!). Now that I've seen your music videos and the artistic quality of them I am not sure how much better my life can become

[@AntonymesMusic]

The future of music

[@TeyahGetsLife]

This is one of the deepest, dopest songs i've ever heard!

[@nadadejeito4747]

🌾 He who asks for much Has much to give I don't ask for much Just enough to live But in the light Morning will reveal the spoils of night Through the walls of jericho Lies a heart of stone With you, half the battle Is proving that we're at war I would give my life just for the privilege to ignore Don't call it a lovers' quarrel Don't call it a lovers' quarrel To whom much is given Much is required Luxurious liver You never inquire It ain't right, you see Who is your family? If I don't have tools to fight Calling this a quarrel isn't right Quoting this a quarrel So immorally implies We're equal opponents And we both antagonize Don't call it a lovers' quarrel Don't call it a lovers' quarrel Don't call it a lovers' quarrel Don't call it a lovers' quarrel We cannot be lovers 'Cause I am the other We cannot be lovers Long as I'm the other

[@neomeganmaile636]

That end shot is absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!

[@duckyduke954]

The whole video was absolutely stunning and mesmerizing but that final shot, I am blown away

[@MsJrzy]

I purchased the Aromanticism album and haven’t experienced music the same. Fresh air...

[@fatmcgee509]

One of the most beautiful songs imo

[@neocollective]

What a gorgeous song and video, total gem. I see some Maurizio Catellan visual influences that fit right in here.

[@reedsylvier5250]

Happy aromantic awareness week

[@heftygee]

Not Everyone can truly express the love between man and Animal like"Moses Sumney" This is art right here,

[@mariacristinagonzalez4201]

wow I heard this and I went to another dimension

[@Iyana]

This song always makes me feel like I'm floating 🤍

[@beverlyx9546]

Beautiful.

[@sobangul9940]

A truly astounding composition. This will linger in my head for some time now. I am yet to gather words to craft a worthy response. Much obliged, Mr Sumney.

[@CJHarrison87]

Classic from 2018! 🖤

[@bshdowrrior]

The horse was like what's up with this man This song makes me want to cry.

[@TheMangyCalf]

What a pleasing little rhythmic cycle looping around under all that lushness.

[@chrisdelvani6096]

I love this song! and I'm new on the Moses Sumney bus! Loving the ride thus far!

[@Brikirt]

First time hearing him. I was eating at chipotle and hear this song and I just knew I had to search his music. This song is beautiful and I can’t wait to download!

[@hollymay3729]

Thank you, Moses. You have entered my life at a most perfect and needed time. Thank you.

[@ManuelGuinand]

One of the most beuatiful pieces of music ever written. And I've heard a lot, trust me. Thank you, Moses!

[@GabrielaEva]

The shadows at the end tho!!!

[@jcobszzz]

Ohhh my LORD, I'm so excited hearing this, ohh the voice, everything, is perfect, masterpiece.

[@marlochap3964]

Breath taking. I Adore

[@sambawomen]

Perfectly expressed metaphor that is clearly understood by those with a functioning soul, and will be understood, even if only subconsciously, by those who choose to act like they don’t understand... Magnificent work.

[@aromantipit3055]

think its time to get a little humble and tell people what is about, spread the good message. :) I personally dont have idea of what this video is about, but id love to know haha

[@pestydesperado8771]

@@aromantipit3055 I have some vague ideas but sharing our interpretations is one of the coolest things about KZbin comments

[@LapR2nouil]

Juste incroyable... Je ne me souviens pas d'avoir déjà eu plusieurs fois la chair de poule lors de la première écoute d'un morceau !

[@stephaniebell6335]

I strongly, strongly recommend downloading the Song Exploder podcast episode that he did on this song. It has given me food for thought for weeks now.

[@suzanne5134]

Stephanie Bell Thank you for the info! 😊

[@uptopmikep7065]

Wow! Pretty intense imagery. Moses you are very talented. Thanks for sharing artistry. Beautiful.

[@preciousharris7617]

Absolutely beautiful. Just wow ❤

[@juliang.4853]

Nietzsches mental and physical breakdown happened in the streets, when he saw a man beating his horse. Nietzsche went to the horse and broke down and never recovered. This scene "reminds" me of that....

[@vonnedavienwilson8150]

If you know about the socio-political message Sumney went for with this song, the antagonistic Human-Animal relations in the video rendition make it so much more interesting. Come thru Moses with the soulful Animal Farm lol.

[@rocbelizaire8079]

Tell us more

[@elyse443]

Yasss! Come on through!

[@lempi.l9322]

Im listening to this in 2020, and these lyrics have so many meanings to me. They clearly reflect the unequal relationship between human and animal, but ALSO the cop rasism in america. Now when people are protesting for black lifes, listen: ”He who asks for much has much to give” The police. ”I dont ask for much, just enough to live” Cops are killing plack people even if they dont do anything. Just live. ”With you, half the battle is proving that we're at war I would give my life just for the privilege to ignore” DAMN.”It ain't right, you see Who is your family? If I don't have tools to fight Calling this a quarrel isn't right” YOU SEE???

[@thesuncollective1475]

That's good I like that.

[@snubnosedmonke]

woah i never interpreted it like that thanks

[@baldyoung8066]

Yeah but why say cops and not individuals, you making it look like everyone in the police is there to kill black people? it doesn't make any sense

[@napoleonruss1528]

@@baldyoung8066 the history of the police in America says all that there is to say about police. It has always been a institution whose sole purpose is to sustain white supremacy and as a practice those who serve the police have , regardless of the color of the officer, served white supremacy and white supremacists

[@baldyoung8066]

@@napoleonruss1528 That's the dumbest shit i've ever read

[@TosingerT]

The minds that conceived this music and concept tho' .. wow!

[@syreetarodriguez9539]

WOW! Just watched Swan Song for the first time and the music throughout stood out. I had to lookup some of the musicians. Exceptional song and video.

[@katrinagrigg6647]

The harps are absolutely gorgeous. Chills.

[@catherinedunn439]

great song

[@jokejones3574]

TRUE ART.

[@thereallovejones82]

Mesmerizing...one of the top creatives of all time.💛

[@thesbianbeauty]

His music touches my soul 😍🔥! This video gave me chills since its so peculiar, yet eclectic and beautiful ❤

[@stefhanne__1805]

Gente que perfeiçãoooooooooo, que música perfeita , que homem perfeito , que voz perfeita 🥰🥰🥰😍

[@victorialuciani3064]

I just discover this artist... im chocked. its sublime of poetry

[@victorialuciani3064]

discovered*

[@toniamarchesiello7508]

Bellissimo Moses Simney, love so much your music 🙏🙏🙏

[@ericcolt8078]

I thought i reconized the " horse sculpture " its by Berlinde De Bruyckere, whose unsettling wax sculptures of dead horses with real horse skin symbolize the human emotions surrounding death and mortality. beautifull video clip props to the director and crew

[@CLA1102]

Thank you Moses! ❤

[@batmanfan20101]

Amazing. Really moving and haunting. The song, acting, visuals, storyline, all amazing.

[@genrevfilm]

Absolutely enchanted... amazing artist

[@alexiaevellyn]

You are amazing! I love you!!!!!

[@Gabriel-ud5hu]

Moses and FKA Twigs should make a song some day. They are totally "out of shape" in terms of music and visuals. Always doing something different than the rest and not minding being mainstream 💕

[@a2xf108]

Gabriel i would give anything if they did a whole album together damn

[@yourmomsayswashyourhands5423]

Gabriel I was thinking Johanna Newsom.

[@hadisadikinrachmat295]

OMG YES PLEASE!

[@yevgeniyaleshchenko849]

Oh stop they are not the only creative anti-mainstream musicians...

[@michaelvercher5032]

This music hurts me to listen to because its so fucking beautiful. You know its something profound the first time you listen to his music but the more you listen the more incredible it all sounds.

[@GessamiBoada]

wow, this is genius!! New fan

[@queenv4340]

This super incredible 🖤🖤

[@uppfade4735]

cant stop listening to this audiovisual work of art

[@mikelykan.9416]

A fu*king masterpiece of beautiful ambient sound to sooth our soul's. It's majestic listening at 3am.

[@madisonpayne1698]

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE.

[@tonyseccia]

God bless you brotha, stay true to your roots. The music is beautiful. I'm from south Cali too, hope to catch a show sometime. Peace!

[@starrypriestess6600]

Beyond genius

[@carlascott3430]

He just completely took my breath away.

[@owlislike]

I give up. This man wins every game there ever was.

[@RIA-rq6gl]

how is this amazing guy not famous? damn i love him. 😭💖

[@TheKensterLive]

At the end, the horses are like, "Now who's the art object beeyach!"

[@craigdavidson4845]

Sheesh! What an overwhelming piece...wow! GIFTED!!!

[@pp.peopl3]

What a weirdest, surreal and amazing video I've found. Thank you Moses!!

[@Dan-sl3ek]

My forever comfort song.

[@yamiletvelasco3461]

Your voice is like a lullaby to me, sweet and powerful, lovin´ this

[@kenzieloomis9868]

this man is so incredibly beautiful and talented i want to cry

[@MisakoEnvela]

As if the song wasn't incredible enough. This is such a beautiful piece!

[@imabeautifulmess7452]

You are a talented artist whose work touches my soul. Thank you, Mr. Sumney. Thank you. ❤️

[@nalawind7544]

Every once in awhile a great artist comes along...🙏🏽🌅💛🦋🌏🌻

[@statementpeace]

Love you Moses! ♥️

[@TaiwoBamisile]

Outstanding performance!!!!!!!!! My god poetry in motion at its finest!!

[@CsawIvu]

OMG!! Finally. true music so completely off the "InsidiouslyManicMarketDrivenWretchedClichedOverAbusedNonMusicScripted" path!!

[@humanvirtue]

i love this vidu. please put captions ❤️

[@mingotography]

Lyrical. Liquid. Genius.

[@juanestevesociales]

Strange pure emotion at the see of that.

[@deshawilliams5878]

Was watching black lightning and it brought me here!

[@sydneyconcerts902]

thom york was in him for this one wow

[@luxmealuxable]

Outstanding.

[@sagf6830]

Absolutely stunning