of Montreal - Heimdalsgate Like A Promethean Curse [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

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"Heimdalsgate Like A Promethean Curse" is taken from ‪@xxofmontrealxx‬'s album, Hissing Fauna, Are You The Destroyer? - released January 7, 2007 via ‪@PolyvinylRecords‬.
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Directed by The Brothers Chaps.
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[@Popecornclock]

The great thing about this video is that's it isn't much different from their actual live shows.

[@akishot6735]

indeed I can confirm that

[@anthonymadril1210]

They know how to get the audience electrified in there shows

[@Klurpaderp]

First song I've heard by them and I can totally relate to it.

[@williamyoung344]

I actually just assumed this video was filmed at a live show, lol. :)

[@ciom9065]

Their live shows are amazing!!! You’re right.

[@bbmcrae]

Let's be real. This is the best video on KZbin.

[@CLifford11814]

bbmcrae Truly an overlooked masterpiece of the dramatic arts and earwormory.

[@matmightstir1427]

No. I love refrigerators is.

[@LOOKY_LEW]

@@matmightstir1427 What!?

[@LOOKY_LEW]

OK, I watched it. It is Legit.

[@thisseagamer8165]

Not really

[@micahlooper290]

Kevin knows how to make happy/danceable music with lyrics full of anxiety & sadness. "Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?" has been playing nonstop through my iPod since it came out. It always makes me feel a bit good when I'm in a crisis & my mood don't want to be a friend.

[@TheMickaelD]

iPod, ha ha

[@dolorsitametconsectur]

@@TheMickaelDpshhh

[@Red-fs1jw]

I was - and still am, in full agreement but when I read "ipod" and I immediately started asking myself how old is this comment

[@moresoysauce5489]

11 year old comment "ipod" 😂 love the internet

[@moresoysauce5489]

​@@Red-fs1jwI thought it was a joke until I remembered that oh shit maybe the comment is just that old. Amazing 😂

[@arianna2543]

Their live shows are insane too- everyone in costumes, confetti cannons, dancing. People are dressed in the most fun and elaborate costumes imaginable, this video is only a hint at what you’ll see live

[@sand-lover]

This music video was made by the brother chaps I love what they make

[@tallulahQ]

The lyrics are freaking amazing for those of us with messed up moods. My own inner cosmology has become too dense to nagivate is some poetry. Loved this song when i first heard it a decade ago and it still speaks to me up to now.

[@BambooPlant30]

so deep

[@bxxks]

i always heard it as “has become too dense to novocain” lol

[@williamyoung344]

It 100% speaks directly to those of us whom are sometimes held hostage by biology and moods.

[@xrayguns]

I'm at a point in my life where I've been re-watching all the sbemails for the nostalgia, realising its one of my favourite things, and I just discovered of Montreal after their album came out this year and they're the best band I've heard for a while AND THEN I find this video and the two are somehow connected...woah

[@wolreB]

SBEMAILS that took me back

[@nesssavaness]

Wow, I used to LOVE this song when I was younger.....I completely forgot it existed. Brings back a lot of memories about an old friend. Thanks, KZbin algorithm!

[@TheSaxby]

Of Montreal+The Brothers Chaps= Pure, unadulterated awesome.

[@Hal9000ize]

Dear Strong Bad How did you direct this with Boxing Gloves on?

[@altanjames9869]

of montreal is probably the best thing that has ever happend to music since the beatles kevin barnes is the most original artist i know this song makes me always smile

[@jesserondinelli2086]

The part where he catches the arrow is classic, first rate!

[@torres546]

That was rude of that ghost to leave before the performance was over.

[@SickACable]

how did I ever came this far from 4 th dimension video? soon i become one with universe

[@kmaz8329]

DE5TINY grizzly bear is a nyu roach.church of silver tiles na d 4030

[@II-wp8wu]

DE5TINY that’s wild I started there too

[@lianab284]

same bruh

[@vojin7218]

holy fuck same

[@jenniferliu158]

that's where I started!!! wtf!!!!!

[@opennoise]

it is my favorite play about bears, lights, comets, and depression.

[@laminatedcat]

No other band ever needs to record another music video. This is the finest example EVER.

[@aladogrut]

i love the fact that he doesn't do drugs when writing his music, i dont understand how you could make something like this and not be on acid or really really high on some nice hallucinogenic

[@OpenMouthedBoy]

Kevin's expression as he catches the arrow never fails to crack me up.

[@DiscoCisco83]

it so funny how the ghost just walk out in the middle of the performance. it like "ugg im just soo offended im a ghost for christ sake" lol

[@sand_lover]

the fact that the creators of homestar runner made this music video makes sense

[@lnb6]

My friend absolutely loves this band. I've heard a few of their songs and I liked 'em, but this video/single has sold me. I'll definitely will be buying the new album.

[@ambarliquido]

Owwww, flashback from when I was obsessed with this album

[@leighocities]

Genuinely my favorite music video ever something about it strikes so many memories in me to something i cant pinpoint, i swear if this song was a person id know it personally

[@ALonelyWeeaboo]

Yep this is DEFINITELY a Brothers Chap video

[@arobotar]

I love it! Of Montreal has been going strong for 10 years.

[@jsisrael130]

this may be the oldest comment on KZbin! Cheers.

[@luciwinters1446]

Wish I could be as beautiful as Kevin 😭

[@Ciretako]

Directed by The Brothers Chaps!

[@ameliaduran2057]

Perfect song for anyone with a chemical imbalance like myself :)

[@firstnamelastname9918]

Depression ticks me off! I want to make t-shirts with an angry fist that says "Down with depression!" EDIT: wow, I feel better after getting angry, lol!

[@quitejaded]

I love the lyrics and the "I'm in a crisis..." part and then all of it is just really catchy and cute.

[@ArchangelXAmy]

Oh man, this deserves way more than three stars. It's so flipping amazing!! I love them!!

[@juliebertoletti6471]

Been loving this forever

[@MykaBunny-dj3lj]

This one is probably my favorite of all time. I think is it for it's ability to change my mood back to good again. Can't help but smile when I hear it.

[@PrimericanIdol]

I KNEW IT :) The Beatles never broke up! and released this song back in 1982...

[@moresoysauce5489]

Revisiting some old tunes in 2024 and holy shit this still rocks my world and what a freaking amazing video!

[@hwren9845]

fuuuuuuuck this is taking me way back to college. what a TUNE.

[@soapytiger]

Move to Scandinavia and you'll understand....bright bright bright....dark dark dark. It's a very bi-polar part of the world. Brilliant album! Not for everyone, but I'm so down with it.

[@maggiedavis97]

my therapist suggested this to me

[@PolyvinylRecords]

sick

[@Natalie-te8qu]

You have a rad therapist!

[@sleazydunlop1697]

your therapist is the shit

[@martynab7616]

literally me if I were a therapist

[@kmaz8329]

maggie davis Little.Claudia bear bite hands smell.plastic Shelton fair.production......

[@L0wRyd3r]

Favorite part: 2:14-2:20, the bouncy light guys to B.P. dancing in his orange suit and bear head. Cracks me up.

[@aurablazemusic]

Absolutely fucking brilliant.

[@Erixdel]

this is their best music video. kevin barnes really looks good in a white bodysuit and glitter

[@kevinforbesofficial]

1:03 will haunt my nightmares. Did anyone else know the Brothers Chaps produced this video?

[@MichaelfromtheGraves]

The HR Wiki sent me here

[@hippomaiden]

Yes, I love the late B.P. in his orange suit and bear head. Such a great video!

[@cbalaxc]

And it's just like you to hurt me when I'm feeling good.....perfect

[@mishinha]

I love this, and saw them live back in 2007 in Pt. Happy days...

[@iNvictaStudios]

I had no idea The Brothers Chap directed this.

[@enidthezombie]

I can't stop listening to this song...I find it uplifting.

[@0EndlessMike0]

are those the cardboard buildings from Bjork's "Bachelorette" video?!

[@mcplante]

LOVE IT!!!! I must have watched it a 100 times by now over a period of three weeks and I'm still hooked!!!! I just LOVE IT!!!

[@outdoormirrorist3404]

2:19 Did they pay you to screw that bear?

[@NoahRobertGraves]

What tha *$%@ did your friend say to me??!!!

[@13astral]

What the fuck did you say to me??

[@Travisty1986]

that makes so much sense. especially the hand-drawn bit.

[@jessicas9940]

is this song about mental illness + medication

[@dustinday4188]

jessica s Yes it is and I'm glad you caught that. most people think that it's about drugs when it's really about chemical imbalance

[@ameliaduran2057]

Dustin Day I caught onto it yesterday lol when I was having a bad day with my mood... I have mental illness and I was like, hum it is taking about chemical imbalance... I have heard the song millions of times and never paid attention to that Haha thought it was about love and pheromones for a long while till I listened listened to it yesterday :b

[@mishinha]

No shit

[@Tr1n1TS66]

This is wicked creative. Directors and musical acts should take serious note, after all this is the third millennium right. Lets take music and art to the next level.

[@dimitridynasty3190]

managed to get here from xkcdhatguy and I'm glad

[@ChewtiesYumYum]

haha, this video was not what i expected with this music. but i guess i should have expected that from of montreal. the new album rocks, can't wait to see them live.

[@asheviere]

I want some of the chemicals he's using this seems like the trip of a lifetime imo tbh

[@hawie]

it's depression

[@colorfullyme]

@@hawie and it truly is the trip of a lifetime in the worst way...

[@Rockhugger7]

Kinda funny imagining that while I was decorating my new appartment, Kevin Barnes was writing this song just a couple of blocks away from where I live..Good to hear that he's all straightened out and back together with his gal!

[@caroline0464]

I miss Dottie and Davy so much.

[@ToledoTopher]

anyways, thank god i followed the lead and heard such beautiful melodies and words. i completely agree that "boredom has murdered the heart of our age," but luckily we have the occasional anomaly, like of montreal, that gives us a precious gasp of air to help sustain our unique and creative selves. may we never go go mental, may we always stay stay gentle.

[@Wisupi]

Guys one of the homestar runner guys made this

[@iNvictaStudios]

Both Matt and Mike directed this.

[@ryanwilhite]

You can tell they put alot of time into this with all the props and stuff. Favorite part is commander bear getting all pissed.

[@moxyangel]

So refreshing after watching/listening to that stupid ass 'Different For Girls' vid

[@soupduj0ur]

i love this song! i love the guy who keped droping his orenge at the end lol

[@adrianhernandez98]

the dark side of youtube

[@nightwind529]

Gotta admit the music is guud stuff

[@Maybeitsmaybelline0]

this is good music period

[@josephgaudet67]

Welcome to the dark side...we have cookies :)

[@robotsocks4795]

This is best side

[@adrianhernandez98]

still the best side of yt

[@ChaminadeMS]

i think the music track is like this for a reason. gives it a indie vibe. love the song

[@thisistheglasshouse]

Kevin what is this

[@Trepowski]

REVOLUTION!!! Montreal city rocks!

[@thelemonking3288]

wieredest mv ive ever seen

[@sentharia]

Are you kidding? Crazy funky music reduces the need for drugs. It helps create this zoned out state of relaxation and wild jumps of the imagination.

[@Poodfof]

This video confirms that of Montreal is on acid. Nobody who is not tripping balls would make this video. EDIT: Apparently some people are taking this comment seriously. Don't. It's a common joke where I'm from. :)

[@WadstAAr]

why not? naturally creative ppl exist in the world haha

[@kyleking3087]

Surrealism =/= drugs

[@WadstAAr]

exactly :)

[@eleanor5675]

If Captain Beefheart and Frank Zappa could make the music they did while sober, this would be easy for someone to make without drugs.

[@Poodfof]

Unfortunately, sarcasm is lost on the internet. I thought it was kind of obvious that it was a joke and that I clearly didn't actually believe it...? *shrug*

[@tuchovgray]

I did. It was great! Alittle forward for the general public but its nice to see Of Montreal getting recognized nationally.

[@ValidDancer1738]

I’m here from xkchatguy research. Anybody else?

[@jenniferliu158]

ME OMG LMAOOOO

[@thexkcdHatGuy]

hi there

[@Hhgforesjkloihn]

What now?

[@malaflam]

They put on a great show. If you have a chance to see them...do it. I wasn't the biggest Of Montreal fan before but now I would go see them any time they are in town for sure.

[@rkkwc]

i want to absorb the gender from this video

[@travisaurisrex]

Are you kidding!?!? That was awesome! I love Of Montreal, keep it weird guys.

[@phoeberose1521]

Who else is here from researching xkcdhatguy??->

[@hickorean6]

Phoebe Rose yes!

[@jenniferliu158]

omg aHHAHA ME!!

[@darkmattersquirrels8453]

Lmao me

[@thexkcdHatGuy]

idk who that is please help

[@weisseguy25]

Dayman! Master of the nightman. Champion of the sun.

[@outdoormirrorist3404]

Why all the occult symbols?

[@outdoormirrorist3404]

***** A little curiosity is bad?

[@iNvictaStudios]

Knowing who directed the video, they did it to fuck with you

[@RockyMountainOyster]

Why the why?

[@outdoormirrorist3404]

SmoothOperator Why of Montreal?

[@NoahRobertGraves]

What occult symbols?

[@walshwalsh6828]

Anyone else remember when the live shows were just like this video? A production?

[@BreakDancingPaddy]

Fantastic. Kevin Barnes, let's hear it for Kevin Barnes.

[@murphyanne]

this is the best thing ever not the best music video ever, but the greatest. thing. ever.

[@cherleyyeah]

Of Montreal is one of the greatest band on earth !! Half the people here dont know who of montreal is and no, they're neither Canadians nor gay.

[@JiltedForeverAndEver]

No way! The Chaps? I'd never have guessed, but now that you mention it, of COURSE! Wow, that made my whole day.

[@Ramentastic]

possibly the greatest music video ever. but thats what you would expect from the brothers chaps

[@megaloidindustries]

what's with the 3 star rating? theze guys are on the forefront of creativity.superlative! tell me another current band who comes close to this genius; the whole package as it were

[@edb1322]

I came here for The Brothers Chaps. Homestar Runner for life

[@KatiaakaKatia]

These are just like the best lyrics talking to me right now.

[@bwyd]

Simply the album of the year so far !

[@IndieMusicFan13]

J'adore Kevin Barnes, et cet chanson!

[@megz42]

Kevin Barnes wrote the album while visiting in Norway. Heimdalsgate is the name of the street where he was living when he wrote this song.

[@Gnathorn]

Aaaahhh!! The lyrics!

[@TheoVoidTV]

I listen to this anytime I’m feeling un happy.

[@thepanoramiccat]

What a great video. My favorite part is the three guys in period clothing around the campfire. And the guy in the bear head. =D

[@recordedsleep21]

Hands down their BEST video.

[@Kaeu]

total 80's awesomness!!!!

[@TheInnerLightVII]

greatest...video...ever. lol at the giant dancing heads. oh and the bear too lol

[@chrisdryer]

I need that dude's outfit... I love the dance moves...

[@johnnydurham]

I love Of Montreal ... awesome band!!

[@canada7167]

I love the way this video is. It's just so random and what you wouldn't think was in a music video. For a while i thought the bear was supposed to be Don Cherry.

[@feveraeroelder]

Just love his cheering with Dottie at 3:15

[@lovechild98]

whoa. whoa. whoa. WHOA!. im spamming that, you crazy fool!!!!!

[@steveasat2]

Just because you don't understand something doesn't make it rand...you know what? I think you're right on this one. This has got "we rolled it up on the tables in the back of the DM's Guide" written all over it. Still, any video with visual puns based on the names from the periodic table is a winner.

[@vcrmonstermusic]

"though I picked the thorny path myself, I'm afraid of where it leads."