TR/ST: Destroyer (directed by Justin Tyler Close & Ryan Heffington)

Correction A film by Justin Tyler Close & Ryan Heffington
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Hollywood choreographer Ryan Heffington-the figure behind the moves in everything from Sia’s “Chandelier” to Netflix series The OA-stars in and co-directs, alongside Justin Tyler Close, this nocturnal accompaniment to the Canadian industrial-pop musician’s latest release.
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[@bluecat_78]

I wasted my life. And the condemnation is that I can imagine what I missed. This song makes me regret things not lived and that I'll never live. But I love this song. I love you all.

[@AlexisLilian]

Few artists manage to deliver originality and excellence in every song like Robert does. Can’t wait for the new album!

[@xUndead]

were getting 2 albums woooo

[@フォグマシン]

maya postepski maybe doesnt get enough credit

[@jeffzuidema4404]

🔥🔥🔥

[@days2723]

I'm the destroyer, of everyone Rest assure, after hours Deliver the blood from your eyes Give me the blood from your eyes My spine is shaping hurt My spine, erasing time The way it feels, but nothing burns Years of room, yearn to moon, you were right Deliver the blood from your eyes Give me the blood from your eyes Deliver the blood from your eyes Years of room, yearn to moon, you were right Lift up the childish fun Against the steel, a rush to rust I'm the destroyer, of everyone And the fall is bountiful Deliver the blood from your eyes Give me the blood from your eyes Deliver the blood from your eyes Years of room, yearn to moon, you were right It's up to us

[@SleepMeditationandAffirmations]

nice

[@limpicatto]

Cool. What could all this mean?

[@ismailmohmand4612]

Meaningless lyrics nothing good in it

[@LibrarianInBlack]

Robert Alfons is a genius and I am now a new fan of Justin Tyler Close and Ryan Heffington. Thank you, gentlemen, for this work of art.

[@spinglasshydra]

Robert Alfons/Hiley is quickly becoming known as a, god of the sublime with his Musical Surrealism, an alternative imagination. You're not just listening to music, instead you feel like an active participant, traveling on a "derive" ― Internationale Situationniste: The transfixed flow of unconscious thought, also recognized as Psycho-geography. I do apologize for being so deeply philosophical; however, it's the only way I've been able to consolidate my thoughts regarding Alfons. The video is perfection by which, it captures the absolutely pure and raw emotiveness set within the Urban-milieu, a poetic gentrification, and its raw grittiness. At first, this looks another guy high on LSD on a Tuesday night on Hollywood Boulevard ― Then suddenly I'm slapped back into reality when the dancer is knocked down and the tempo slowly drifts off, with the momentary traffic sounds, cutting deeply in the middle. I love the interpretive dance in the "do-it-yourself car-wash" what momentary bliss. This is an exemplary model of the "Society of The Spectacle" by Guy Debord, who would be so proud to watch this. Unfortunately, this music video doesn't receive the proper attention it deserves, but I'll add another favorite TR/ST video, which is shamefully disregarded, but in complete opposition of this masterpiece. Cheers ― kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKCreoKwoLaXfac

[@shaunfox5370]

What a beautiful way to describe this track and video. I've only known about TR/ST a short time yet I'm already an obsessed listener. I blast the albums out of my car so proud to be a follower and part of his artistry. Xxxx more more more please xxxxxxx

[@taylor5113]

That was beautiful :,(

[@ismailmohmand4612]

Pretty stupid comments you don’t know what you’re even talking about

[@ismailmohmand4612]

It’s a pretty stupid video grown-up man acting stupid nothing less

[@Radioheadwink]

You are brilliant. I’d love to speak

[@SidewalksandSkeletons]

Beautiful. I adore Trust 🖤

[@kyrinky]

Hmmm... I see why Trust got me into your music.

[@grimgoblinjack]

I adore your music. I had to bookmark this as I don't want to lose it again. You're both amazing! ;-)

[@coreylittle1577]

Tr/st songs are so goodddddddddddddd

[@fissionchips8840]

I could watch this video on repeat for the rest of my life 💚

[@KsNs-t3q]

this is so strange and i cant stop watching and listening this video. I adore trst because they have a special power to transmit feelings through music, feelings that ill never be able explain with words. I listened lot of stuff in my life, and i never found something similar, theres no music which can make me feel the way trst makes

[@ashleylorusso2320]

agree!!!!

[@Pawniard5]

Kate Nizola So agreed 💙

[@mathewward8120]

You should probably watch The OA on Netflix then. Trst.

[@hellkalle]

this

[@ismailmohmand4612]

You need to help yourself those lyrics are meaningless why even listen waste of time when something bad happens to you then you will be wondering why you when you’re wasting your time and helping nobody else

[@alroslee6931]

Gosh how did i just found this. New TR/ST song gives me new life

[@RamonQueso]

Wasn't sure how I felt about this song when I first heard it, but the more I listened to it the more I liked it.

[@thisisFMCT]

Same, at first I thought it was bland, but then I listened to it a couple of times more and it started giving me this intense desperate feel. Now I can't stop hitting replay.

[@XthetreasurehunterX]

Felt the exact same way

[@kristinm5836]

Impatiently waiting for the next album

[@niellalien]

It's this strange, wonderful longing, desperate feeling. I can relate.

[@shannoncj5636]

This is home....the streets of Hollywood, clubs, drunkness. I love it for its grittiness 🖤

[@xm377Moyocoyatzin]

at 1:07 you can see a cop car pull up and flash it's light at him, that's why he smiles and I guess the camera guy must have told them off cam that they're filming and he just kept going.

[@mathewward8120]

Great catch!

[@Glitoris]

I love the moments of silence/almost silence in both Bicep & Destroyer

[@mikeysal231]

I love your mom’s moments of silence.

[@herzeliedstein573]

This is a great take. Totally.

[@MetteMeers]

Legit been excited for 6 months now. The upcoming album will be gold. Mark my words.

[@storungz]

Nice, filmed in my old stomping grounds... so many crazy nights have been had and seen on that stretch of Sunset... then beautifully illuminated with Alfons' incredibly unique vocals/tone/lyrics... Very well done gents!

[@psyelius]

i'm obsessed with this song, i can't wait for pt2.

[@DeanJohnson67]

that was one of the most amazing " music videos " I have seen and I have no idea why.

[@Алексей-ш4в8л]

Как говорил Балабанов" если кино большое - то каждый найдёт в нём своё". Так и музыкой TR/ ST... Это прекрасно !

[@camerongreenwell7425]

I’m waiting for this song to drop on Apple Musicccc❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@HauntingsLibrary]

Cameron Fisher apple. lol

[@adamboucher763]

The guy in the video is a very talented dancer, never have I seen such uniqueness! I love it!

[@MattieMacaya]

The OA is a favorite of mine, I was stoked for the new song but gosh everything is so connected

[@raulsantin]

The OA season 2 looks amazing

[@johnpollaro8059]

Bro,tjat shit killed me yo😂😂

[@herzeliedstein573]

I like when he drew the heart with his chin 💕

[@gabrielordonez3479]

WOW. Robert's music it's even more amazing combined with this beautiful video

[@wildy1107]

different from Trust but yet so beautiful! ..makes me feel nostalgic .. so good!

[@ThomCoe]

Sabrina LD nostalgic for his solo stuff?

[@wildy1107]

nop nostalgic.. of a part in my life.., the song makes me sad and happy and the same time ;)

[@rafaeljr4421]

One of your best songs by far.

[@TheSweeeet1234]

ROBERT I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

[@mikeysal231]

Thank you. Love you, too. Kiss kiss

[@kgc6385]

obsessed with this song and video!!!!

[@aleksandraskiljevic4036]

I love this sooooo much. TR/ST produces the most beautiful music

[@frothsof1]

Need the new album so badly

[@lmw8760]

Music + direction + choreography -- all glorious. Does anyone know the impetus behind the collaboration? Ryan Heffington is beyond words. Would love to see him get a MacArthur.

[@ismailmohmand4612]

What a nonsense use of words for some wasteful Video!

[@mariia.mazurok]

I can’t breathe it’s too amazing

[@scheletri.]

Greatest pieces of film & music of all 2018. 💕

[@moonerrata4128]

“Unmaking, decreating, is the only task man may take upon himself, if he aspires, as everything suggests, to distinguish himself from the Creator.” ― Emil M. Cioran, The Trouble with Being Born

[@Itsyaboy88]

this song rips me to shreds.

[@sarleoon]

i can’t help but cry every time i listen to it :(

[@emmanuelq.v.6789]

Destoyer´s everywhere. Great as always.

[@the_angry_empath]

I really really really like this. ♡

[@alanr.r8118]

Ptm, ya llevenme a un lugar donde pongan TR/ST 😢

[@luceroABCDEFG]

OMG!!!!! IT'S PERFECTT!!!!

[@dannyvendetta8633]

I was hoping for at least one new track with a less processed croon.... very underrated voice IMO....I personally like his higher register vocals that really seem more evolved and nuanced as of late.... I also love the juxtaposition of his undeniable easiness on the eyes with the at times otherworldly sonic emissions his beautiful baritone beguiles with

[@MetteMeers]

When will the album be released? Can't wait, this is pure gold.

[@Gayromance5467]

april 19th

[@dmitriyengineer2441]

BEST YOUR TRACK !! Very ambient sound and wonderful voice. BRAVO!!!!

[@とて-v3h]

この曲大好き！

[@alanr.r8118]

Mi favorita de TR/ST ❤ OBRA DE ARTE !!!

[@johnsubia1]

I'm in love with TR/ST... For Ever...

[@s.c7105]

I definitely feel the choreography. Everything actually. It’s kind of tragic.

[@mathewward8120]

Watch the OA on Netflix

[@lunadivina9114]

this song is amazing! thank you Robert ♡

[@celiaayneto9232]

magnificient film, deep feelings… image and sound so tied up

[@Sindbart182]

Need this song on spotify 🙈 plsss

[@zevidatunes]

john richards on kexp played this twice in a row, i loved it the first time but i loved it even more the second time ❤️

[@Bizness10]

The resident sent me here!! 😝

[@fannypereiraaraujo5393]

Siiiiiii

[@MrTzelepis]

This track is insanely awesome... Can't wait for the Issac remix...

[@0The0Web0]

so beautiful

[@amor.edson23]

O meu bebê voltooooooou ❤❤🌹

[@MI-ey3vs]

Beautiful......

[@IDAVFX]

Deep - Deeper - Trust !!!!!!!!!!

[@bellaspunk7749]

My heart ❤️ is so full

[@AB-nh7kr]

So beautiful

[@aura-aura]

As the new album is called 'Destroyer', let's hope this amazing song will be part of it !

[@greatgrindstoneearth]

Great song, great video. Please release that third album already :)

[@MissShadow-dn8oh]

One word_ Fantastic !!!

[@patrickgodoy526]

Gracias por tremenda joya!

[@19colder]

Это фантастика!

[@Avtomat]

I love it when someone shoots a clip which doesn't even have a screenplay to speak of - then calls is "a film by" :P

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmm1109]

robert u r the queen of doing That....god fuckigb bless

[@АпгрейдКулібін]

Excellent 👍

[@klaatubaradanikto1490]

ryan's lookin good. rockin that 'do (or lack thereof)

[@sanderdans]

Thanks for this sounds Robert. 🖤

[@ACrackedSmile]

FINALLY ❤

[@catfeel8888]

gracias Roberth !!

[@playhousemediaarts9612]

I kinda interpret this music video as though it's an interpretive dance telling Cypher's story from The Matrix, except this time a happy ending. And Ryan Heffington looks a lot like Joe Pantoliano in that film anyways lol. And the high reverby notes where he grabs his neck, that's him waking up. The chaos and terror of the true reality drives him mad. The moment he begins running and the mood lightens slightly, that's Cypher remembering his life in the false reality, missing it. Ignorance is bliss, after all. Where he fell, that represents his decision to go through with making the deal with an agent, to send him back into the false reality. He then goes around doing everything he can to make sure his plan succeeds and he can finally get the peace he always wanted, even if it meant to kill. At 3:43, that's where Cypher dies. However, his request from the agent to return into the false reality was granted anyways, even after death. His mind was still stored in the machine, placed in a new body, and back into the cycle.

[@denismohead856]

You know, I know this steak doesn't exist. I know that when I put it in my mouth, the Matrix is telling my brain that it is juicy and delicious. After nine years, you know what I realize? Ignorance is bliss.

[@kylejones5908]

Denis Mohead thank you

[@vincenzotrujillo2607]

Denis Mohead I love repearing this to my friends!

[@erinwinkler908]

Perfectly said.

[@zogfe]

needs to be popular right now

[@archangel129]

no

[@gilesl]

one word......Brilliant

[@edwin.29a]

Saw them live, beautiful fun

[@misshefner]

chills.

[@sylle7]

Looking forward for the concert may 17 at Vega, Copenhagen

[@christianmoya5268]

Does anyone else think this sounds just like Coldplay? He has to be a Coldplay fan. The influence is totally there.

[@antivurus0001]

Perfection ❤️💜❤️💜

[@ricardokool1]

GREAT SOUND

[@indfnt5590]

Yoo if someone photoshopped this to him glitching as he’s moving it would be 🔥🔥🔥

[@mejnour1]

Hermoso video, gracias!

[@almaaideemartinezhernandez887]

Luv this song

[@celiaayneto9232]

love so much both track and video

[@celiaayneto9232]

si si si ;-)

[@Recluse1999]

amazing alfons robert

[@NASkeywest]

This video is me on the way to pick up my paycheck.

[@millanee-san]

I feel u

[@samoezsamoez]

Wow this is great!!! Greetings from Concepción, Chile.

[@ReySombra]

Qué maravilla

[@quiquebueno]

Woof I love this song!

[@atze8028]

🗣~~~~~~~Yeeessss👍✌

[@WolfAndLamb3]

Ah fuck yes finally. Everything you make is so beautiful. Why don’t you make more?

[@dmorrow6883]

*interpretive dancing level: 9000*

[@MrRape0]

Wow! I love Trust

[@Garbage_Eaterr]

Awesome song and music video, good job!

[@xfx80231]

Pure GOLD

[@jolandevenema4541]

♥️♥️♥️

[@АндрейШклярский]

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