The Shins - Half a Million (Video)

Filmed on a white backdrop, edited, then printed out. “Half A Million” was created with 5,566 stickers, hand cut from the 4,868 frames and animated by sticking them down on top of each other at each of the 40+ locations.
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Directed and Created by: LAMAR+NIK
Cast:
Nichelle Johns
Sabi Rivera
Aeddon Wegrzyn-Van Zant
Mason Drumm
Tracy Tinsley
Special Thanks:
Ben Ericson
Bryan Tucker
Aeddon Wegrzyn-Van Zant
Sabi Rivera
Kate Rocke
Rudy Harper
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[@TheRover1977]

This is easily one of the most creative music videos I've seen. Simple, but really freaking awesome

[@TheGrizzlyNinja]

You should watch Awakening by Switchfoot, it's similar in style

[@bvgaboo3572]

look up OK Go - Last Leaf they used toasted bread

[@TheRover1977]

I will do that! Thank you for the suggestion

[@TheRover1977]

Just checked Awakening out, I didn't realize I knew that song! Definitely in the same style as this video.

[@TheRover1977]

OK Go's video was wild. That's absolutely amazing.

[@parulgusain9891]

A new shins song is equivalent to a new GoT episode for me.

[@tbhreviews6611]

Parul Gusain it's not really that new lol I mean yes the music video is but the album has been out for months

[@antoniodagnino6160]

Same with the GOT books, they've been out for... oooh.

[@parulgusain9891]

TBH Reviews Of course I know I have the whole album..I actually meant their video. :)

[@tbhreviews6611]

Parul Gusain ya I get you :) it’s a good album in my opinion

[@nickagriesti6708]

Nope. GoT is a bogus profit mill. Yes, I one of thos "assholes" who has read the books.

[@AntivistX]

im a simple man, I see the shins, I click like.

[@ponz7989]

The Shins are the most amazing band. I wish everbody could understand just how talented this band really is. Love the new Album !

[@musiclists8761]

All their albums are amazing. Absolute insane how they managed to make FIVE masterpieces, as far as i’m concerned.

[@TheOfficialTab]

It's official, this is my new favorite band. Congratulations.

[@joestranger4762]

Lyrics here! "Half A Million" I make myself a promise Then break it every night I'm feeling loose and life don't make no sense I use my brains to build a fence 'Round the claim I stake I take the drugs but the drugs won't take I took a pledge to grow up Then drank enough to make me throw up On all my dearly disappointed friends I'm just too lazy to make amends With you anyway That's why the pattern still remains There's half a million things that I'm supposed to be A shelter in the nighttime A punk running free And if it gets too deep I reach for my guitar And if I try hard I find something I can really drop into And everything that was is just a thing that I can sing Everything is something next to nothing As crazy as it seems, you give it up and you are free Another candle to blow out New set of dark thoughts to shut out And everybody's got their remedies But nothing works like chemistry So raise a toast No more sipping from the fire hose There's half a million things that I'm supposed to be A shelter in the nighttime A punk running free And if it gets too deep I reach for my guitar And if I try hard I find something I can really drop into And everything that was is just a thing that I can sing Everything is something next to nothing As crazy as it seems, you give it up and you are free There's half a million things that you're supposed to be A virgin in the moonlight A freak on the scene And if it gets too deep You reach for your guitar And if you try hard There's half a million things that I'm supposed to be A shelter in the nighttime A punk running free And if it gets too deep I reach for my guitar And if I try hard There's half a million things that I'm supposed to be A shelter in the nighttime A punk running free And if it gets too deep I reach for my guitar And if I try hard

[@ian.]

Here before the half a million views

[@therecipegod1766]

Sadly that’s everyone

[@fowden9686]

@@therecipegod1766 :(

[@inkscars9846]

@@fowden9686 they deserve a lot more recognition.

[@BobRobertAdams]

Was the best night of my life, August 22nd 2017, I get emotional just thinking about how wonderful they were live Thankyou so much for existing, best band ever

[@bostonredsox322]

I saw them in September and same thing. the night was electric- so perfect

[@benkitonk]

Wow - just wow. What dedication to execute such a brilliant idea. Hats off guys.

[@Eli_YC]

Mi banda favorita y mi tema favorito de este disco. Saludos desde Argentina. :)

[@Nate-cm9jp]

The changing checkers pieces is so impressive, cant imagine the amount of work/attention to detail this took!

[@veronicacasey3731]

So, where can I buy these stickers????!!!

[@samlovescoding]

Theres half a millions things that I'm supposed to be - >A shelter in the nighttime >A punk running free And if it gets too deep I reach for my guitar And if I try hard

[@slimbo3774]

I find something I can really drop into, and everything that was is just a thing that I can sing. Everything is something next to nothing. As crazy as it seems, you give it up, and you are free.

[@bigboylebron]

The stop motion..so smooth..

[@Tacobellmotel]

God, I just fucking love these guys, okay.

[@CheeseBuritto]

This is AMAZING! Love that all the band members are in this!

[@byrnesdubc]

This is going to be one of those music videos that never gets old. Reminds me of the Modes Mouse Float On video.

[@miriamvolaric9445]

Realy cool and creative. Lovely 👌

[@lordsushi5356]

Whew. The hard work put into this video is amazing. Amazing song as always. Man, I love The Shins.

[@sanchitvarma1282]

This album has been a slow burn. Now, almost a year later, I have been able to appreciate how fine an album this is. Mercer managed to blend the more refined port of morrow sound with the busy, grungy sound of the first two albums quite successfully.

[@Kid_Ikaris]

Great song but what a waste of The Shins stickers. Wish I had one of those for my binder.

[@senadonnec3002]

the shins, you never disappoint me.

[@lenny0182]

Yeah! New Shins music video

[@lookbehindyou7906]

Such an underrated band.

[@cestlavegan5793]

Underrated?? I saw them sell out an amphitheater show a couple months ago! Not to mention they're a Grammy-nominated band. We must have different definitions of underrated I guess ha

[@lookbehindyou7906]

I didn't know that. maybe they aren't underrated in that sense. but this bands genius is not always recognized, and that's where I personally think they are underrated.

[@cestlavegan5793]

Look Behind You I suppose within the world of mainstream music they're underrated. They're quite famous and they tend to get positive reviews, but they're no where near as famous as artists like Beyoncé or Taylor Swift. Fuck the music industry lol

[@lookbehindyou7906]

I have to say... that i agree completely with that statement. Thats kind of what I meant, I just couldnt articulate it

[@coolbrotherf127]

I agree, they are way less popular than they should be.

[@frankyornelas2748]

Can't wait to see you guys in Phoenix. Hopefully my first concert will be very memorable.

[@justinedaugherty1013]

Its so fun to watch and find all the details. I love it. Who had the job of cutting all those out? hahahaha

[@LAMARPLUSNIK]

Justine Daugherty Us. Lol.

[@mosscarpetart]

This is so goddamn creative what the fuck

[@ThatWeakGuy]

Amazing song, amazing video

[@cristiantrejo7062]

nice video james !!! that creativity !

[@gusjohnnson9641]

WHERE HAS THIS BAND BEEN ALL MY LIFE?!

[@noopybear6062]

They deserve everything, everything. Cool down to earth guys playing awesome songs, release the doves!!!!!

[@lamaninam9535]

Completely curious what style of editing this that called!!!

[@gavina4921]

thapa ninam this was actually a bunch of stickers, its in the description

[@FenerBahceSevdalisi1994]

Stop Motion with stickers.

[@4Naviin]

this deserves more views

[@gammagoldy828]

Looks to have been partially shot in Norman, OK just up the block from my office on Main St and on OU's campus!

[@nazl1can]

Loves from Istanbul . Wish that see you here♥️

[@basemmostafa3307]

That's just so beautiful. The music, the lyrics and the video

[@lukeoknee]

I just realised that at 1:22 there's half a million candles. Also if all this was really done in stop motion, then this is the greatest music video ever made.

[@snimzyspalace2236]

They really go above and beyond...

[@steveharding8114]

SUCH an awesome video... such a creative group. Cheers!

[@pakak8rain]

Amazing. Love the Shins!!!

[@ytalloferreira5435]

Modern art

[@rchslion]

The Shins are AMAZING! That is all

[@gavern100]

Every new song they send becomes my favorite one

[@ScorpionSpeed]

That was great!! Been a fan for a decade!

[@kjtaseen]

NEW MUSIC YESS

[@elisepentz1063]

I love the creativity of this video!

[@tommasomiozzo9683]

Always the bests!

[@TrevorSmith-st8ph]

Gotta love it

[@ellep3742]

James and friends, you are phenomenal. Much love See you soon at Marymoor Park!

[@df9117]

Great track, great concept, excellent execution.

[@losersandwich3712]

I've listened to this song on loop for about five hours. It's safe to say this is my new favorite song.

[@aniratac19]

Kudos! Very cool song and video :-D.

[@RiffSilverthe1andonly]

The creativity of this music video is on par with take on me

[@thecosmicblueautie]

This is some Michel Gondry type of shit. Heh!

[@davidcalles7258]

Each time i watch it, i get happier

[@maddieroth3277]

can't stop watching!

[@ToeRogan21]

Great song and great visuals

[@sharonjoseph410]

What a beautiful video!

[@viv1593]

amazing!!!!!! I love it so much

[@georgecordier7277]

this song is so good. make more like this and i love simple song that u dun as well it is so good

[@kessagh]

SHOOK this music video lOOKS AMAZING AHHH I LOVE IT WITH THE MUSIC AHHH ok i shall enjoy it now

[@larre9923]

I always get slight Beatles vibes from The Shins

[@headshot471]

Ayyyyyee some scenes were filmed in my hometown Norman, Ok on Main Street and the OU campus!

[@johnritchie1767]

My favorite song on the album.

[@chrystianlennon8803]

I loved it so much!

[@SSL331]

Holy shout. Its AWESOME!!!

[@sarahbrown5763]

That was awesome!

[@mocktheturtle5910]

THis is so FreaKINg CooL. And I like the song too. ::::D:D:D::D

[@Cocktaish]

this must be one of my favourite videos. ever.

[@robertfeight1205]

Thanks for the Google Card recommendation, Android!

[@sleeepy_tea]

Robert Feight SAME

[@10tis]

I love this song 💗

[@migueldeitos]

A M A Z I N G ! Such creative!

[@panchospinola6705]

Great song 👍🏻👍🏻

[@econtadini]

Best song AND music video of 2017

[@Feliapen]

This sounds very good.

[@sargunhanda6706]

I respect that much hard work omg

[@amanrokade]

Who is here??? Without no reason

[@jainilpatel8270]

Aman Rokade me

[@benlanigan7524]

Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Mfowlks1]

I love this! Does anyone know how they made it?

[@fabiankoch483]

I expected minimum two million views... This song deserves more than just 200 thousand !

[@zachforbes8621]

This is super rad

[@idoasraff8513]

this deserves... so much more

[@THEBATMAN28AHH]

Hello 2019. Before 500k!

[@bingobongo9452]

My god finally a new music!!!

[@Ava-tf1wn]

Love it! 🎆

[@fer7k]

PLEASE COME TO BRAZIL

[@ethansmall01]

Yup!

[@danm3573]

This is what I've been waiting for.

[@joaquinmercado6954]

1:03 alta picada 👌🏾

[@jeffbrewer8807]

He's on that pixies hype with the constant band member change lol. Either way I still love The Shins.

[@ImagineFilmes]

Excelent!

[@etafrite83]

So cool

[@bvgaboo3572]

I was gonna ask how many cut-outs and frames did it take to make this whole thing but then I saw the description. xD

[@tamarat3971]

This song is giving me life

[@carolinebsss]

Melhor vocalista

[@stinkbug3179]

Its so chaotic but I love it

[@justarandomperson3560]

This is art :)

[@leonshuttl5746]

your an artist

[@armac1629]

Such a good song, so sad only 300k views