Okkervil River - "Wake and Be Fine" (Official Video)

From the album "I Am Very Far" by Okkervil River, out May 10 on Jagjaguwar. Video by Daniel GIbb of C3.
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[@whiteboysushi]

I was ambivalent about this song at first, but have since grown to love it. I think this excellent video has a lot to do with that - I groaned when I saw it was one of 'those' videos (lyrics appearing on screen as they're sung), but it's very well-done and slyly subversive. Favorite moment: "HAVE WE still got time?"

[@Boohan72]

One of the most brilliant bands in the last 10 years. This new song is rare, different, but no doubt: I will love it. Like every one, like every record. Thanks again, Will.

[@ODDM4NOUT]

Short and endless. Got no words to speak.

[@sufjams]

I'm up, okay. Stop. I'm fine. I'm getting old. Thanks for the ride man.

[@schnerzz]

I heart Okkervil River. Ispiring song as always. Welcome back guys!

[@ashkon52]

The first time I heard this song I loved the scattered melody immediately. Then I started to like the chaotic instrumental sound. Then I started to like the idea of 'being fine' as a chorus to so much chaos in the background. Then realise how brilliant this song is crafted.. CHAOS CHAOS CHAOS... just wake up be fine... as if we are trying to convince ourselves! Then I see the lyrics officially and I am so in awe of its phrasing. It is so fucking layered. So epic and yet so simple. Its genius.

[@LordSprakIV]

this may not be as emotional as some of Okkervil River's other songs but the sheer energy in this song puts it among their best IMO

[@CoolHandLuke7]

I wasn't a big fan of this track when I first heard it, then I downloaded the single, put it on on my iphone and was blaring it in my car. Now, It's a jam.

[@syiroxx]

The video darkens the song. I have been waiting for the video to come out since their appearance on Jimmy Fallon's. Thanks for the upload!

[@XeeGen]

Love the little things in this clip. The Opening eye instead of Wake, the switching between Villians and Killers and also the Crashing part. Definitly a good clip. I'm still not sold on the production of this song though. One of the things that put OR above all other bands is Will's voice during the amazing climaxes in many songs. Come back, For Real and Black to name a few. However I feel that Will's voice really doesn't shine as it normally does. I hope this is just a one time thing :)

[@lucasmassera]

As melodias espalhadas não deixam o povo só alegre como também os deixa feliz,encorajados

[@Corefang]

There is just no comparing Okkervil River. They are superior in all aspects...

[@Oblidoodle]

I can't wait to see them live!

[@JtheArgonaut]

It sounds like a waltz. I like it.

[@emilm8603]

That would be because of the 3/3 beat.

[@musicfreak4lifevmc]

Love the song and music video. And if u watch the pop up words you'll notice some of the words are incorrect. Its pretty cool

[@heyCannibal]

Every time I listen to this album I can imagine Will stopping everyone mid-session and yelling "DAMMIT, WE NEED MORE PIANOS!"

[@isabelayla]

It's never too late to wake up and be fine...every new day is a new start toward the rest of our life. Le't's start today to be fine ! I'm telling it to encourage you and myself ;)

[@bootscatsbootscatsboots]

Can Okkervil write a bad album? Everything they do is awesome. Been listening to them since I heard their song "Westfall" years ago.

[@MrWim1979]

Wauw... what a wonderful Song!!

[@MusicRed20]

My favorite song

[@cowa44]

Beautiful !

[@samvealDOC]

@MrShadyau well, have fun wishing this band recorded with less production and using the oft-tired shout of "SELL OUTS" - the rest of us will be enjoying an amazing, amazing record.

[@JacquesDray]

You got me at the first 4 bars.

[@MagnumRoyalty]

This song. this video. tHIS BAND. are genius and engaging and exciting and wonderful. to say the least :)

[@kon_radar]

Great video and thank you for adding lyrics ;D

[@zenarrrow]

@jidism I can understand your reluctance. But be patient, put it on for a few more spins. That is what makes great bands great. For instance Pink Floyd. Darkside of the moon is nothing like The Wall or Wish you were here. Yes it does not sound so dark and menacing as BSB. But their is definately a very groovy feel to the Album. Go see them live, the new songs were performed awesome. Maybe a greater appreciation for them...?

[@Pawnbroker12]

@hailtheheartbreakers I don't know i feel like Okkervil River has always been obsessed with "rock and roll" and its collapse and it sort of makes sense to me

[@CoolHandLuke7]

Did you guys notice how towards the end of the video the lyrics for "Walked Out On A Line" started appearing in the background?

[@STEAKEGGSANDCHIPS]

@GodBlessTonyDanza Well said. People who insist on using that old chestnut 'sellouts' are boring. Quality bands will put out quality songs - and if those songs appeal to a wider audience, build their fanbase and help them to make a bit of a cash, what exactly is the problem?

[@tata105]

excellent video , music Better :)

[@lucasmassera]

O q eu acho interessante na música tbm é o toquinho o compositor muito bom :D

[@manutdtreble7]

I like what this band did with the lyrics in the backround. I mean how else are you going to get an ignorant pop minded person to actually listen up to good lyrical sense..Great song from a great band..

[@lucasmassera]

Essa música é simplesmente o máximo,supera todos mas bem q eles podiam mudar esse visual néh!!! sem ofenças

[@SpreadDisease]

@OhKCBaby He has an awesome voice, but its not really about being able to hit every note. The lyrics are meant to be emotional, so sometimes he gets a little crazy with it haha.

[@PotatoMilkshake]

@MrShadyau I like how you assume they change their style 'to attract more listeners' just so you could rant like any music hipster. Just sit back and enjoy the songs you do like. I could complain about The Black Keys losing their traditional lo-fi sound, but I prefer not to. I just keep listening to their older records and ignore the new ones. tl;dr DEAL WITH IT.

[@Aleminder]

OH!

[@musicfreak4lifevmc]

@stanfordfam99 do you know where i can still find that video. ive searched for it everywhere, but every site that has it says the video has expired

[@tubes126]

@NaziFrocioNigga new album is one of OR's best. A lot of reviews I read feel the same way.

[@MagnumRoyalty]

@sonicadv27 nah i noticed when he said "killers in the crowd", the on=screen lyric said villains. Now you know yer not crazy :)

[@Megajplima]

muito boom =D

[@ctizoll]

Holy shit this grew on me

[@lumburgapalooza]

@ettuObama I FOUND THIS HUMOROUS. WERE THERE A BUTTON WHICH I COULD PUSH WHICH, THROUGH MY PUSHING IT, WOULD INDICATE THE FACT, I WOULD PRESS SAID BUTTON WITH MUCH GUSTO.

[@kaitophile]

@ettuObama i see your point and get the same twinges when something becomes public domain but at the end of the day shouldnt we be elevating the greats and putting them on pedestals? giving okkervil our hard earned dollars over puppets parroting the music of others (aka the norm). i say go forth an conquer young men! but i will agree with you on one point: they make BRILLIANT MUSIC

[@sonicadv27]

1:50 - 2:13 -> i call these the David Bowie parts xD Is it just me or the on-screen lyrics are wrong in some segments?

[@cahte1220]

@SuperHamjam You say that like they haven't been around for over 12 years

[@halffullglassful]

@cowmath77 What do you mean?

[@0190FG]

@ettuObama Love your comment! #quoted!!

[@flutterflowexpert]

why i dont know this artist???

[@Domenatrice]

Today is pi day.

[@sunshineandapplepie]

the fact that the words don't always match up makes me uncomfortable in a good way.

[@machinesbreathe]

The is an incredible song for all intents and purposes, but I just can't get over that gap in the kerning between the I and N in the typographical depiction of the word "fine".

[@slapz109]

i like ham

[@stray29th]

@SuperHamjam There's not *

[@slamwisebamgee]

8 people are still asleep.

[@ManEaterBrainBug]

They remind me of the Kaiser Chiefs.

[@samvealDOC]

@MrShadyau accusing people of selling out is the new selling out. Way to send a band up the river that you "followed religiously" - you're the type of fan that no band wants.

[@jidism]

i'd to rain on everybody's I am very far = amazing parade, but i think they're going to far away from that raw sound that they had in black sheep boy, i find it harder to get an emotional connection with their new songs.

[@orehamax]

the words in the background don't actually match the words he's singing sometimes lol

[@samvealDOC]

@MrShadyau You have a very skewed view of art, sir. Maturity will bring forth a better understanding. Also, if "The Valley" bores you, you have a problem that no online blog recommendation can cure.