Thievery Corporation - Is it Over? ft. Shana Halligan [Official Music Video]

[@ShanaHalligan]

Hey all! Thanks so much for your kinds word and support of the music!

[@pauldufresne3818]

I did a you tube search for Shana and the Hooligans but nothing came up,where can I find your music?

[@ShanaHalligan]

Sorry for the delayed response, but I just saw this. Thanks for your support! You can find the music here: itunes.apple.com/us/album/get-gone-single/id869374180

[@Sanmayce]

Shana Halligan Hi Shana, thank you for the precious performance, the video caught me as well. Is it you in the background in the white silk! *Pure silk lyrics*: ... do we ever really hold our dreams we thought we had? ... are we ever really in control of dreams we have? Shana, below Giorgi gave the lyrics but I fear they are not fully correct, can you point where the right lyrics are, please?

[@fredericovidovix]

I guess you understand "the depth of my soul" haha. Thank you kindly, bless you.

[@MrsBlaileen1]

Shana...the song, the bird, everything...it still bewitches us in 2020. Hope you can perform this with Thievery in upcoming shows once the Pandemic is over!

[@blinddathief]

This song has always sounded like it belongs in a James Bond movie to me.

[@Smoloko123]

I've been saying for years now that thievery corp should do a bond song.

[@ea09]

"Behind the mask were two different people playing the Judex role. One was a professional magician (Joel Ward) and the other was L’il Buck, an amazing dancer."

[@joculardeal]

wow! where did you get this info?

[@ea09]

@@joculardeal If i remember correctly, i copied it years ago from an article about it.

[@MrsBlaileen1]

The bass in this is absolutely filthy…

[@oyildirim5641]

there is something hypnotic about the song combined with the bird..

[@MrATbar1]

The Birdman makes the video. I fell in love with him , too.

[@DrSteveBrule552]

You ever find a band or artist Group whatever that pretty much changes your life when it comes to music? well Thievery Corporation is that group for me

[@ludwigvonn9889]

I think it can happen only to people with a specially tuned soul... Thievery influenced me also, been listening to their music the last 15 years... I can't even belive i say that number... I hope they make more albums, they still got it in them i belive...

[@axogMONOAURAL]

Yes, me too

[@valerielynnwhetzel5190]

My absolute favorite band! I totally agree! cheers to my fellow TC fans :)

[@thosegreengentlemen]

I would place zero 7 ad thievery corporation in the same bracket

[@AdamSmith-ez4yo]

I can say the same thing. Before I found Thievery Corporation and Zero 7 through the Garden State soundtrack, I listened to mostly punk rock and emo music. Now, I listen to almost nothing but trip-hop. More recently I've discovered an insane amount of awesome music from Germany, so I've started listening to German music too and have nearly learned German just by listening to so much music... ha

[@matheusalvesheinrick]

Far, far away I remember a world That's gone astray Close your eyes, hold your breath Dreams severed from each other now Are tangled in a web Time never passes His dreams are closed Fragments remind me Of a memory that's now broke Shared woes and fiction I don't understand Do we ever really Hope of dreams that we had Is it over? Is it over? Is it over? Say good-bye, I say good-night Like a cloud without The ocean tatters Drinking in the earth ? Stranded in the moon light It's become a Whole new future Time never passing His dreams are closed Shared woes remind me That a memory that's now broke Shared woes and fiction I can't understand Are we ever really In control of the dreams that we had Is it over? Is it over? Is it over?

[@Shino-s3f]

Gracias !! Saludos From Mexico !!

[@MrEmmanuel217]

You know, this clip reminds me of Eyes Wide Shut. Man, I'm so gonna buy myself a bottle of red wine and watch the movie tonight.

[@thestrangeceleb]

This is just too goddamn good. Took me 9 years to stumble onto it, and been listening to them for years.

[@MrEmmanuel217]

This has got to be one of the best clips for a song ever created. And it has only little over 660k views. Oh, well, I guess quality music and, if I may say so, art-like video clips are just for a certain niche of people.

[@yonisali3879]

Don't mean to sound like snob but am glad. It is to deep for thoso who swim in the shallow end of the sea to understand Has million diffrent meanings at it lets you decide which one to run with.

[@wtrdawnlord]

I would argue that is because most people are too shallow and not interested in actually listening to their music. They just want something to play while they are driving, dancing, screwing etc..

[@Wilantonjakov]

William Thomas Ramey bingo. Hit the nail on the head. I'd also add that it's all part of the popularity game. People listen to certain music because their friends listen to it, and that makes them popular... it makes them fit in. I like to do the opposite.

[@Dracula1755]

I got dressed up in this outfit and did the same thing to some people at a restaurant the other night. They didn't look too impressed either.

[@MrsBlaileen1]

9 years later, you should try it again!

[@10kanat]

so delicate, mesmerising. I am totally taken away by this.The body language between the smooth birdy and the lovely lady.the jealousy of the rich looking guy..Even the other lady sitting next to the birdy..the ignorance of the rest of the room.. the whole video as one is magnificent.True art!

[@sjellse1]

“Life is nothing else than striving through constant contemplation and saintly piety to attain knowledge of God.” ― Thoth

[@carlmarxsimons4930]

This is still 'magic' (literally just returned to the landing strip with the slingshot effect this sublime production had me in years back then) x

[@santiagobenites]

It's art, and I love art.

[@aejae3973]

This is the trippiest music video I've ever seen.

[@bigmountaingoat8401]

Separated from origin by a life.. a living dream we must decipher.. a never ending change created by a divine paradox of free will and creation as it really decides what happens next and what we "dream".. this song rules!

[@yonisali3879]

Payin attention i see

[@ToKnowUIsToHateU]

jason thompson and julie marie berman look so stunning in this music video.

[@melodyc7605]

I'm in love with the bird man too. Oh boy. The way he moves .... ♡

[@soulsingerhicks]

shana halligan is smooth....

[@AdamSmith-ez4yo]

There is so much in this video. These are some of my thoughts about it: First, the eeriness... I think what is most creepy is the house itself. In the opening scene, where the camera zooms in toward the house, it looks absolutely haunted.. eerie as hell. This idea is confirmed, in a way, when the eagle-man picks up the dead dove on the stairs. The eeriness seems to be coming from the house, which seems to symbolize death. But although the house is creepy, the people attending the party don't seem to be very disturbed. The house has the appearance of luxury and quality. Everybody is rich and seem to be feeling pretty relaxed. They don't sense the eeriness that we the viewers sense when we see the house, the dead bird, and the eagle-man. The eagle-man represents something strange and extraordinary. The people in the house do not have a clue that they're actually witnessing something extraordinary. My interpretation is that the eagle-man performs two miracles in the video: he brings the dead dove back to life and he turns the wick into a flower. The people watching think that it's a magic show, but they don't understand. It's not magic; it's real. After thinking about it a little more, I think that there might even be a third "miracle" that nobody sees: the eagle-man is not a man with an eagle-head costume, but an actual part-eagle part-man. It's all real. He is literally a bird-man. If the people knew they truth, they probably wouldn't be pleasantly surprised. They would be horrified. I can almost imagine one of the women trying to lift up the eagle mask and realize that there is no mask--and then she screams. Then the people would be horrified and would try to get out of the house immediately and try to forget all about it... Or, they would be petrified, unable to move. In my opinion, the video is a lot about the ignorance of the people. Even if they don't understand what the eagle-man is doing, they ought to at least be amused, if nothing else, by the fact that a man with a giant eagle head is dancing and doing magic tricks at a party, but everyone acts like it's totally normal. Even the eagle-man acts like it's normal. There is also a sense of being trapped, which is most obvious with the eagle-man, but that is also more subtly true of the people at the party. The "man" is not fully man, because he doesn't have a normal man's head; meanwhile, the "eagle" is not fully eagle, because he has no wings and thus can't fly! He is trapped in an in-between reality. The people are also trapped, though it is not as obvious. The blond star is trapped with what appears to be a playboy. He's smooth, good-looking, rich, but there's a cold look in his eyes that suggests he is not loving; also there is a roughness in the way he touches her. It seems that maybe in her mind, she can imagine something better, but in her physical reality, she is trapped with him and must endure it. The other people at the party, perhaps they are trapped by their wealth or their lack of depth. Their imaginations are trapped, pinned down and unable to "take flight." Why? The way I see this video is that the scene depicted represents a threshold. Something miraculous and extraordinary is colliding with the commonplace. The people are in the midst of a supernatural experience, but they don't know it. They are unable to recognize what's really happening because their minds are turned off or dead, in a sense. They're only expecting a kind of pleasing performance. Do they sense there is something odd happening? It's hard to say. It appears not.

[@MrsBlaileen1]

Adam, very nice and detailed interpretation. It’s certainly one of the most haunting music videos I’ve seen. There’s something very unsettling happening in the silent communication between these 3 people. Jealousy? Betrayal? Forbidden lust? Not sure but the bird man plays the part of the instigator. She is wary of him from the beginning. There soon grows a rivalry between the two men. Her lover seems to realize he’s already lost the fight. But what exactly has been gained?

[@joculardeal]

I love you observations on this superb video.

[@AdamSmith-ez4yo]

@@joculardeal thanks!

[@jelenapavlovic653]

Adam, great observation 🙌

[@MrsBlaileen1]

I’ve re-watched the video recently and something just clicked for me. I thought of some animals/insects where the male performs a “mating dance” to get the attention of the female and defeat her other suitors. This almost seems to be happening here, though this is maybe too simplistic. We don’t see a normal man….we see the bird man. That adds an extra layer. But I suspect the concept of the “dance as seduction” appears legit. You can see the woman almost appear ashamed at being enticed by the dance. Of course, as you said, it’s possibly otherworldly…which would elevate this entire ritual. So many ways to interpret this fascinating video.

[@rodders912]

Perfect

[@jk2outcast]

Shana, your voice is so mesmerising, so hypnotic

[@ShanaHalligan]

Thank you!

[@dubChemistry]

Shana Halligan You were great at the greek last Saturday. My favorite performance of the night by far.

[@ShanaHalligan]

dubChemistry Thanks so much. So happy you enjoyed it! xoxoxoxo

[@dubChemistry]

Shana Halligan would you ever consider jamming with random people from you tube? lol

[@pablorenan1]

Evcelent

[@elias7819]

I did not know you had such a fondness for falconry, Mr. Bond!

[@MrsBlaileen1]

Haha!! Well said...

[@marce210691]

Shana Halligan is the lady in white... Id love to see her face in the video. I love her voice.

[@GC853lbs]

At 3:51 even HE was impressed by his moves xD

[@marianamawaofficial]

One of my favorite songs ever.

[@ndg43]

Seems like the birdman represents her unconscious. The lyric, 'is it over?,' is something she's thinking about the relationship with the possessive man. Great sound by TC as always.

[@Dubme2poss]

I agree.... Mad Bass and tremendous Dub sounds .... I will be attending Thievery Corporation live in Seattle 12/16/24. And i will Not be denied reentry again...

[@andresmendez7719]

The better! LA CORPORACIÓN...

[@duncanbleak3819]

Yes......Yes!

[@przemeks7740]

Heavy and beauty.

[@MrsBlaileen1]

Such a sensual song and the vid is a perfect complement. I feel something very important has happened in these few minutes but not exactly sure what.

[@Vmaxjorge]

she is gorgeous!!!

[@MrsBlaileen1]

The bass in this one....mmmm

[@Sumaskol]

As a huge thievery corp fan all I can say this song speaks from the heart, the video sums up everything. Love your work TC!

[@siemprevivaboy]

I dig the creepy ominous feel of this video. Shana's voice is sublime as usual. The concept is a little reminiscent of Michael Jackson's "Remember The Time" video, where he is performing and the queen is seduced by his performance as she is sitting next to the Pharaoh, who is getting pissed.

[@01brights]

I just can't stop listening to this.

[@pauldufresne3818]

He flipped them the bird,no birdy-num-nums for him.

[@mariolasztandera4095]

To trochę jak piękny spektakl teatralny . Z tym najbardziej mi się kojarzy . ...

[@Aramanth]

👉 I like the *Judex* reference & the entire ethereal nature of the song. 🕊️

[@victoriagarcia8456]

I can´t wait to see my favorite band in LA! October 3, 2015. Greek Theatre.

[@59Putyin]

This clip is my favorite. The music and clip very good expressing the feelings.

[@pauldufresne3818]

That girl on the couch makes my bird come to life. :P

[@elizabethzimmerman1902]

love love love this song!

[@slavkocosic5553]

Thievery Corporation - Class

[@NomadBlackSheep]

@ShanaHalligan Such a deep voice, such a vibrating performance. This videa and this song together are a wonder!

[@ghost14199]

Dude, I'm so fucking high right now, I just witnessed a bird man dance and do magic tricks!

[@cikoLeandro]

Ahahhahahahhahhahahaha

[@sim4ata]

The song is amazing and with this art-style clip....lovely :)

[@FiascoDonnie]

Masterpiece. ..

[@Datacult]

So good. Music, atmosphere and video. Watching it again and again

[@devonhardy5917]

Saw them dec 20th at the capitol theatre in portchester ny, one of the greatest shows I've been to, next to the flaming lips at Bonnaroo 07' All I gotta say is "Come Back!"

[@DoctorOreos]

Great song and video. The expressions on this guy's face is unspeakable. Knowing his girl is slipping right through his fingers. Even the emotionless kiss sealed the deal. Yes, it's over!

[@alldamnamesRtaken]

its never over! you're on repeat :)

[@Gercek24]

Просто супер, просто шэдевер, я ваш фанат

[@ssorin295]

I feel the little birdie sang to her before :)

[@streetcodyj]

This is genius.

[@piaribes936]

Probably one of the best to see live! I️ was so lucky to see their show at the Kennedy Center this year! Amazing Thievery Corporation

[@ShanaHalligan]

So happy you were able to make the show! xoxo

[@LuxAeterna226]

They are now back together and she is currently nestling 4 eggs.

[@lahirisan]

MAGNANIMO

[@Paviceva]

Au! Kakav spot...

[@sicklygallows3023]

this will be a tough mating season for bird person.

[@monted91]

this song and video are amazing

[@jovanakrivokapic]

i just can't love this enough! it's so good, one of few really good and descent songs i've heard in a long time

[@Prismeh]

I''m so in love with this song...

[@mattgonyou7118]

The gorgeous red head gal is very very notable too.So COOL the temp in the room drops 15 degrees cuz its sooo cool then goes too way HOT ! Love IT !

[@NinjaZXRR]

never heard of them until 3 days ago good thing for XM otherwise I would of missed out

[@NDNNRG8]

absolutely stunningly true....excellence

[@nonemetalworks]

great song...........love to listen it and watch it

[@CerenPeker]

a very nice short film

[@VictorSanchez-xg4yx]

Is It Over? Thievery Corporation Muy muy lejos Far, far away Recuerdo un mundo I remember a world Eso se ha extraviado That's gone astray Cierra los ojos, aguanta la respiración Close your eyes, hold your breath Sueños separados el uno del otro ahora Dreams severed from each other now Están enredados en una red Are tangled in a web El tiempo nunca pasa Time never passes Sus sueños estan cerrados His dreams are closed Los fragmentos me recuerdan Fragments remind me De un recuerdo que ahora está roto Of a memory that's now broke Problemas compartidos y ficción Shared woes and fiction No entiendo I don't understand ¿Alguna vez realmente Do we ever really Esperanza de sueños que tuvimos Hope of dreams that we had ¿Se terminó? Is it over? ¿Se terminó? Is it over? ¿Se terminó? Is it over? Di adiós, digo buenas noches Say good-bye, I say good-night Como una nube sin Like a cloud without El océano hace jirones The ocean tatters Bebiendo en la tierra Drinking in the earth ? ? Varado en la luz de la luna Stranded in the moon light Se ha convertido en un It's become a Todo un nuevo futuro Whole new future El tiempo nunca pasa Time never passing Sus sueños estan cerrados His dreams are closed Los problemas compartidos me recuerdan Shared woes remind me Que un recuerdo que ahora está roto That a memory that's now broke Problemas compartidos y ficción Shared woes and fiction No puedo entender I can't understand ¿Alguna vez somos realmente Are we ever really En control de los sueños que tuvimos In control of the dreams that we had ¿Se terminó? Is it over? ¿Se terminó? Is it over? ¿Se terminó? Is it over?

[@TheAwexome]

track is pretty decent, but video is unbelievably good

[@ampoie]

reminds me of that masked ball scene from that movie Eyes Wide Shut. camera angle on the bird man could've been better though. a full body shot to see all his dance moves would've elevated the video more.

[@lauragalicia8544]

Thievery Corp are absolutely the very best of the very best! State of the art! ❤

[@jamsiebear]

can't stop watching this video. captivated.

[@ziggiesmallz]

perfect

[@tarbashmstrselex]

They should make an alternate video for this song. The feel of this song fits well for a Metal Gear solid type of situation.

[@kadupulkadupul1878]

Krasvchik!

[@BuzzFriendly]

Outstanding!

[@desireesoleas1319]

Still love this big time love the dark vid love from Bristol UK

[@stank510]

Video is trippy

[@Hoveringdark]

🔥🔥🔥

[@pshplezzz]

Magic and a dance.

[@MeHighB]

Nex level. Thank you!!!

[@ventus1974]

ABRAXAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joomamma1]

@karvelios Yea, that's the actual girl who sings this song in the background, Shana Halligan. Check out the rest of her stuff with Bitter:Sweet, and she has a new CD out.

[@ShadowCoyoteDKM]

Horus and Osiris - the bird headed - life and the after life. Birds carry the soul to the next world. The hawk-headed dancer who brings the white bird to life is not a random thing. Its not just the love affair that is ending, and the man is not jealous. He gets angry every time she says "is it over". That is what he wants to convince her is not true.

[@MrsBlaileen1]

Very well said.

[@lagirafebelge]

To us all, it truly is magnificent. take care

[@EvripidesCelicakias]

The video and the song are both just fachinating, so majestic...I'm left with nothing but awe.

[@nennakibubbaki7674]

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen.......and I love this song! amazing!!!!!!!!! The meaning of this 4:25 minute story is so individual and depends on what is our perspective of it... for me it is focused on the girl and the emotional state she's in, no matter of racial or social circumstances....

[@yeseniac.143]

don't make it stop... dame mas!

[@darryl1928]

That is singly the best review of song and video. I keep pressing replay

[@MrATbar1]

I Love this song .

[@juliosantos4013]

uauuuuuu...im in love.....

[@schoolispiss]

By far my favorite song by them... anything similar, recommendations?

[@mathteacher1729]

You may enjoy Thievery Corporation song "Depth of my Soul" (which features the same vocalist) kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2SzqpuDhJZqZ6c It has a similarly dreamy, hypnotic feel to it.

[@Wilantonjakov]

@@mathteacher1729 this song is so much better.

[@dojinho]

Superb video and soundtrack; I'm wondering how there can be some "dislikes" (as it stands, 48 people didn't care for it)? There's just no accounting for taste, I guess!

[@MegaDoble0]

HD Se ve buenisiama la chica

[@LA-yp3cg]

yes

[@joomamma1]

@Dethmeister I asked her in a Q and A, she said it was her, and loved the video.