The Dear Hunter - Ring 3 - Luxury

Official music video for Ring 3 - Luxury performed by The Dear Hunter
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We can pick, we can choose
We can make moves no matter what they lose
We could be right, we could be wrong
We can make mistakes, our reign is long
'Cause gentlemen, I believe everything happens for reasons
Just look at the seasons
And here, we've been divined
Roots entrenched in time-honored traditions which we all can malign
We have the rights
A man was dying, a child was born
(Take him for everything, take him for everything)
Yes, following form
We will pick his carcass clean
But first, there is one thing on which we must agree
(Official decree)
On the one hand, we could starve the child
On the other hand, we can let the elder die
How to keep the flow of food to hungry mouths?
On second thought, fuck 'em, they'll figure it out
You can lose your damn mind here in the hall of the guides
Win or lose, it's alright, you're in the hall of the guides
They talk of famine (No!), they talk of drought (No!)
They should be happy that anyone's hearing 'em out
Look at 'em whimper, look at 'em wheeze
Alienating the ones they are meant to appease
But their gratitudes all but default into platitudes
And they still suspect we'll give them more
They leave a-swarming then perish, wondering why?
Waste not your time, fuck 'em, they'll shut up and die
You can lose our damn mind here at the hall of the guides
Win or lose, it's alright, you're at the hall of the guides
We can lose our damn minds here at the hall of the guides
Win or lose, it's alright, you're at the hall of the guides
We'll persist and endure, we'll maintain the status quo
(Our power is pure)
They'll resist, but we'll assure that nothing ever changes
(Still, we cast the lure)
Sure, bring them in with a lie (Welcome!)
We could always use another tithe
And time will pass, and time will pass, and time will pass
Waking in bliss might sound passé
When you're living in a paradise
The kind of place where you never have to work a day
Passing the time with what you crave
'Cause you know anything you need can be provided when you want it
We want a lot, so they've gotta give
What could you fear for with walls as high as these?
If you can't see beyond your windows
It's hard to find the room to care for, oh, anything
But we want it all
And if they've got something to give
They're gonna give it all, if they still got the will to live
There always will be a cream of the crop
(And we're never getting off the top)
A pick of the litter (You know we've got to be)
The chosen righteous few who've come prepared with what they've inherited
What have you? (What have you? What have you?)
What have you? (What have you? What have you?)
They've saved their whole lives so they can, someday
Live a little like we do for one day
But if you get to see just how sweet life could be
Oh, it'll be hard for them to find the room to care for anything on returning
And if there's something left to give
They gotta give it all, if they still got the will to live
There always will be a cream of the crop
(And we're never getting off the top)
A pick of the litter (You know we've got to be)
The chosen righteous few who've come prepared with what they've inherited
But what have you?
Nothing
We can't see beyond our windows but we deal in everything
Pay no mind which way the wind blows 'cause we can weather anything
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Left, right, slide to the back
Hop to the right, now kick and clap (Yeah!)
Hands to the sky and a shake of the knees
Praise in his number: XCV
Left, right, slide to the back (Yeah!)
Hop to the right, now kick and clap
Now, hands to the sky and a shake of the knees (Yeah!)
Praise in his number: XCV (Yeah!)
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#TheDearHunter #Ring3Luxury #Antimai
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[@secondson312]

I love how when he says “but we’ll assure that nothing ever changes” and the lines after that his voice gets deep and cold and sinister. Casey is the man

[@joeland87]

These creatures give me real Jim Henson vibes. Like something from the Dark Crystal. Can’t wait for the rest of the album.

[@Samellon]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@just_nicole]

The guides are people in suits that are both a status symbol and something to induce fear. You can see one in the short movie, Cycle 8.

[@aerorocker1001]

Jaw dropped and tears in my eyes. I’m a die hard acts fan but this is so thrilling, chilling, and exciting!!! So powerful, I absolutely cannot wait for the album… fuck yes

[@vampcaff]

This is going to be an absolute beast of a release

[@plasticbleach4004]

it was

[@robert743]

I've never been a huge Dear Hunter fan; I like a few songs of theirs. But this release... yeah, it's a beast. Had the album on repeat ever since I discovered it.

[@lousama]

@@robert743 welcome aboard, this is how the obsession starts!

[@robert743]

@@lousama For real! I'm already backtracking through their discography. I'm also a hard-core Coheed and Cambria fan, so it kinda feels natural, but also a bit strange, to jump into another band's deep-ass multi-album storyline lol.

[@emi_cpl]

Loving the creepy snails! Great song, looking forward to the rest 🥹

[@garryagogo]

Loved hearing the reprise from "A Guide to Retrievals" in this section. Very happy Casey still loves tying everything together like that.

[@adamkoyn792]

I've been a fan of Casey and TDH since the mid-to-late 2000s, back when they started on their Acts journey... by Act III, they were my favorite band, and to watch them evolve so much further, with each Act getting better than the last, sheesh and then the epic Color Spectrum -- where of course, Casey is so musically inclined, that each 4-track EP perfectly matches its color -- oh and they also decided to release an alt-rock LP (Migrant) and a killer EP (All is as All Should Be) which only solidified them being a gift to modern prog rock, and yet they've remained under-the-radar. This album is a perfect example of great progressive rock can be in today's context, as opposed to the '70s for example. It's socio-politically essential, it has themes that it explores to a point where you can still make your own interpretations, and it's probably their most instrumentally interesting work yet: like with everything they've done, Casey's melodies are incredible, and the compositions are so well written and executed. I hope this gets all the attention that these guys deserve. In a just society, The Dear Hunter would take home a couple Grammys for this.

[@not-a-worm]

Big dancing robot snails are now my favorite weird creature. This is such a good song too :D

[@nikovandh]

The weirdo machine lifting his head during Casey's extended vocalizations - crackin me up!

[@trevorfornash23]

The orchestration, lyrical content, to the puppets. A true masterpiece. Then again I’ve been a fan for a long time. Love me a band who still uses horns creates so many dynamics and options.

[@jlafleur35]

This is incredible, I genuinely laughed and had fun watching this while simultaneously being pissed at The Establishment.

[@BriManeely]

WAIT WHAT?! Why is this the first I'm hearing of a new album? I gotta go check that mailing list XD

[@JohnSmith-wi3nb]

Go check the other single if you haven’t already! Called Ring 7 - Industry.

[@exscape]

@@JohnSmith-wi3nb There are also live recordings of Ring 5 on KZbin.

[@brophaner]

So cool! Loving the songs on ANTIMAI already!

[@fleetingsound]

All my Jim Henson/80s needs have been fulfilled for the year with this

[@kitschkitten]

i am SO EXCITED for part two 😆

[@anotherstupidhipster3551]

Groovy as all get out. Nice work on the puppets!

[@hamyield]

Amazing video for an amazing track. Would have loved to have seen a part 2 to this video for the other half of the track (especially with the full on B52s section at the end with dance instructions).

[@JohnSmith-wi3nb]

It’s being made! Probably out next week

[@PatrickPants]

@@JohnSmith-wi3nb ??? No part 2 yet

[@JohnSmith-wi3nb]

@@PatrickPants Seems like it fell through, especially given their tour starts tomorrow

[@mushiotoko]

Man we need a musical based on this album and we need it NOW!

[@Zedible]

This video is amazing. The design of whatever tf they are, the overseers or whatever are so cool. Truly is like nothing I have seen before. I love it! Can't wait to see more of this world in future releases

[@ohmstarrunner1320]

The artistry is through the roof.

[@AllMediaReviewsPodcast]

enjoy it, although I was hoping despite the length, the video would include the entire track (like A Nightr on the Town, for example).

[@RPMWrites]

Casey has such a wonderfully creative mind. I love this so much

[@josephmama9657]

Literally the first time I’m seeing / hearing this band. I’ve heard the name before…never a song. It’s …weird, trippy, LOVE the dudes voice . Song is very unconventional. Love it.

[@sethsmusic2326]

Can’t wait to figure out the full story of this album if there is one but from the sounds of what we have so far I think there is

[@chaywa]

Each track describes a "social layer" of the city this new saga in.

[@sethsmusic2326]

@@chaywa that’s awesome

[@thebloodbath8437]

@@chaywa what i dont understand is why "nature" is on the 2nd layer, its one of my fav of the albums but i dont understand why its #2, do you know?

[@Stalkthesky]

@@thebloodbath8437 I was thinking about this today and the conclusion I came to is that the rings of society represents power with largest outer ring 8 being poverty the weakest and the central ring 1 being the Tower essentially the 1%. In this framework the only force stronger than Nature is the Political power house the Tower that controls the masses. I could be way off but its fun to think about.

[@lukeyyyyyy]

@@thebloodbath8437 I believe it's what separates the tower from the lower classes. XCV looks out of their window and sees beautiful nature whereas everyone else sees ruin, it also symbolises that they cannot see the world for what it really is from the tower. "We can't see past our window but we deal in everything", not sure if quoted exactly but that's my interpretation -- one of many, at least.

[@jaydenjbryant8665]

Omg yessss. Next part coming soon??

[@cy9nvs]

I absolutely hated this song initially, but the next day at work I decided to check it again and fell in love with it. 😅

[@TripyHipster]

I was the exact same lol

[@teemo9141]

The chants were off putting at first, but after a couple of listens it grew on me

[@curbfeld9558]

It took about 3-4 listens for me to get into it

[@brianmedellin865]

Now imagine the call and response with the crowd at live shows. I can’t wait!!!

[@DrakeWarriorIgonHarpooner]

Same

[@moonseelie5590]

I can't wait for the album, I love this!!!! Also really excited for the story and all the lore in this world, it looks super interesting and cool!!

[@jcm85]

I want a music video for the second part of this song with the dance praising Emperor XCV at the end. It's so much fun and I want to know if there is a real dance to it!

[@tontocorazon]

So fucking good, new album is gonna be great

[@Brunex92]

Already a masterpiece

[@tomwirries2560]

Look at em whimper, look at em wheeze. Alienating the ones they are meant to appease...... Such a good lyric.

[@Mango_mahogany]

Just saw these guys live and this was their closing song, so epic Thanks casey!

[@joshuabarnett88]

Can't wait to worship this robot for the rest of my life

[@dj-murlock]

OH BOY IT BE GROOVY

[@josephreusch]

Love love love it!

[@samk6676]

I am so hype for this story/album!

[@richardsteffens6159]

Love this so much.

[@a.s.k9913]

Groovy

[@jonathanlaurents7685]

absolutely amazing!! I can't wait for more to be released!!!!

[@bellewest3397]

this is awesome!

[@ThePhlegming]

I'm so frickin hyped for this. Keep killing it with your absolute mad ideas y'all are coming up with

[@klehlyn]

I... I am... Confused... More plz, forever. 🤯🐌

[@PinkSnacc]

This is so amazing, I’m so god dam excited for more !!!

[@GentlemanSnarker]

Love this! ❤️‍🔥

[@TheHangedMan]

The second half of this song is the best!

[@asomatus]

Such an awesome music video and such an awesome song! A huge thank you to everyone involved.

[@ryanoneal8480]

Absolutely cannot wait for this album!!!! Hopefully seeing y'all live in Durham in a few months.

[@tiffanyterhart8071]

this release is going to be INSANE. I'm so excited for it!

[@garettap]

Too freaking genius -- you guys ROOL!

[@salvat0re12]

I cannot wait for the entire project!

[@failedcabbage]

toe to tip, this sure is groovy ‼️

[@mollyf1998]

so good!!!!! so hyped for the full release of this album i cant wait

[@TheShawnSolo]

I can't wait for this album, yet I will. 😅

[@spiffyjacket]

Great work gentlemen

[@Vegalyp]

Absolutely killer album, song, and video.

[@TomMAF4]

Amazing video

[@morganelisebrady2668]

Hell yeah!!

[@fabiodias5527]

Super pumped for the new album. Luxury and Ring sound so damn promising so far!

[@coreydunlap5260]

Damn, that ending was so cool!!! I really hope they made a mini movie to go along with the album, that would be dope

[@Poppomatic64]

This is amazing, the second half on the album is incredible awesome

[@jaydenapollo5337]

I'm loving the Dune vibes this album is giving already

[@rodeobot]

I've commented before but I must say again... what a beautiful composition, visually and sonically.

[@Shockwave224]

Not at all what I expected, but in the best way possible. Can’t wait to see this live in August

[@Gravityys]

Phenomenal song.

[@cucamongaduke3600]

Classic Casey. As good as ever.

[@jasonhoult2268]

Epic 👌

[@sigmaunknown4326]

Man those freaky robot snails are groovin

[@teemo9141]

I never expected them to be snails, the surprise is welcome 🫣

[@konkonkon]

We're ready for the full album :)

[@TheBigman603]

Yes

[@Trigunner333]

This is a really cool way to make a music video

[@xbitterxsuitex9107]

Can’t wait for July

[@CloudMountainJuror]

This video is hilarious and I love it

[@Mr.Bungle03]

My body is beyond ready

[@splat4814]

bro vibin

[@elakkval]

Excited to hear ANTIMAI drop

[@Farout421]

So to anyone who's going out on this tour, wear your best Guide cosplay! XD

[@StuartHetzler]

man i love this band, but i never know when they're coming out with stuff. it seems to just show up randomly

[@mateoconk]

This is transcendent.

[@FriedlichChiller]

Is anyone else getting "De Staat - Witch Doctor" vibes from those verse vocals?

[@cousinoer5]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who got those vibes haha

[@crearias7]

Some "The Wall" vibes in these song and video...

[@BRUH_]

My body is ready

[@tiffanyterhart8071]

makes me think of what no face would have looked like if he had been in dark crystal 👀

[@caseybluecrescenzo]

Damn do I approve of this.

[@RichieAnthonyGuitar]

I always thought Casey was keeping progressive musical theater alive and now it's solidified eternally. I'm just fishing but the Hamilton influence is so sick.

[@SPITSTERYEA]

Funny snail robots go AAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@franckengrev6076]

Ring 1 - Tower » côté funky et groovy, Ring 4 - Patrol » me fait penser à Matt Bianco changement chez eux plus commercial

[@rodeobot]

@caseybluecrescenzo do you have a studio? are you making visuals for other bands? i need more.

[@rodeobot]

Who did the CG for this? The cloth sims are beautiful!

[@caseybluecrescenzo]

I did! And thank you kindly

[@CameronBaba]

HOW DID I NEVER REALIZE THERE WAS AN ANTIMAI MUSIC VIDEO i've literally been open mouth grinning for 4 straight minutes dude

[@ariagonzalez2367]

godamnnn that's all I can say

[@drummergirlkkw]

The spoken parts sound SO MUCH like Lin Manuel Miranda music I had to look it up. 😅

[@lukasbarwald986]

So will there be an entire musical movie in this style or was this created exclusively for this song?

[@CxcxaHxxves]

literally 1984

[@Error1355]

I like.

[@maxspolygram]

All I think of is forgetting Sarah Marshall when I see this..

[@connortuttlemusic]

Casey what?

[@dooper15]

We could always use another tithe!

[@KarlShonasHoran]

Están bien cute los monitos esos ⊂(・﹏・⊂)quiero abrazarlos

[@laverledugger1563]

His voice kinda reminds me of roger waters

[@dereklewis4321]

Our generations Pink Floyd.