Trousdale - Smart Iowa (Official Video)

[@scottmoore5359]

born and raised as an Iowegian. Moved to the East Coast when I was 42. The East Coasters asked me what was in Iowa. I said "Nothing." No high rises, no sports teams, no hustle and bustle. no movers and shakers. no life or death drama. There wasn't any reason to go there on purpose. Iowa was a place where you were from, not where you went. But growing up in Iowa gave you a different view of existence. Even though only 2-3% of the people were farmers and lived on a farm, all the rest of us Iowans were tied to the land. We knew the seasons. We knew how growing and raising were gambles, and how even the best of us were just a bad season, or a bad happening that we didn't control away from failure. Everyone. So what we did learn was family. community. love. caring, taking care of each other. that there weren't any extra people, and everyone could contribute. that life had a pace we lived in, not one that we dictated. that what happened to any one of us could happen to each of us, good or bad. we lived grounded in day-to-day reality, knowing that joy was something that happened, not something we created out of thin air. So now, as my wife and I get ready to move to a casita in Long Beach, our eyes are open. we won't be seduced by the PCH and California glitter. we'll finish our lives with our daughter and her wife, surrounded by friends and neighbors, enjoying flowers and vegetables and family dogs. Iowa taught us well.

[@nathanchasse8189]

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@SteamvilleQuintet]

Arrived back home 12 years ago. The money, fame wasn't worth the game. I've never looked back, and I'll never leave Iowa again.

[@ChristineMAbrell]

Absolute genius, I love the choice of doing the shadow box thing. Perfect way to tell this story for one of my favorite songs you've ever made.

[@ACrawford-w8x]

This song is simply beautiful! Makes me think of my 91 1/2 year old Mommy who passed last year as Iowa was her Home State. Every time I listen to it, it will always be close to my heart.❤

[@JereNull]

Transplanted Iowan. This song is beautiful!!

[@kellihillebrand8341]

Born, raised and live in Iowa. Heard this on my way home from work today and was blown away! What a beautiful video for this song🥰

[@kayakranch9968]

i’m from iowa moving back… the video came out a day after I closed on my land in Iowa. thank you.

[@MaritNyirandikubwimana]

Wow so Good ❤❤

[@ShannonWerntz]

Loved this song when I heard it live a few months ago, and love the official recording and video now!! 💚🩷🩵

[@jtaylordandrea8273]

The most beautiful video for the most beautiful song. 10/10

[@hallacreative8626]

WOW!!! This video is amazing! Beautiful work Quinn!

[@thepikarivera7706]

This made me emotional for some reason.

[@stephenfeldman3385]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@averypatz3692]

Um Quinn this is so cool!!! I love it. You're mega-talented in many respects!

[@TheDocSeverinsenTributeBand]

I’m speechless. Well done.

[@LilyLiu-zimeng]

This made me cry

[@Vineyard_Edge]

Watched it again! Still crying. That was perfect. Instantly made my favorite song list ❤ Ya'll are incredible.

[@dennisbabcock9444]

Please come to Iowa!

[@Chris.Brisson]

That would be smart.

[@vanlacio4396]

Is slipknot from here...?? -Fred Durst

[@radiolondon1020]

It's so beautiful and I need nothing more

[@Chris.Brisson]

Liked and shared to the world.

[@Chimpanzee-That]

Gorgeous!

[@susanjones1366]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@TheRealThomasPaine1776]

Happy Sunday Ladies! Just heard this on the A Cafe, and while I already knew you, I had never heard this song, and it quite litteraly stopped me in my tracks. I felt bad for the artist that came later, as I had to find this song, and with the melody still in my head, I read the lyrics. As a hobby guitarist, the melody and structure went so well with the lyrics! I loved how the first 2 words of the chorus, when she say "You know...." are carried by the melody from the verse, and it works so well each time, because its done just as she pauses, the first time to put out her cigarette, than the listener can just about feel her sit forward in her chair, as she tells us the rest of the sentence, which was the chorus. I know its not brain surgery, but its a simple tool that works very, very well in this instance. Very well done! As I watched the video, it occurred to me that it might have been almost as if it was made of little paper cut outs, and it reminded me of the video of you girls cutting out pictures and words from magazines to make a big poster in another video. I thought "no, its not possible, it would take way too long. They would have gotten someone else to do it, perhaps on a computer? Then I read that Quinn did it???!!!That's super cool, so great that you did it, really!!!! I'm 62 and an old rocker turned singer songwriter folkie, and I don't buy a lot of CD's anymore, but I will make a point to buy yours, You deserve it! If you ever think about coming up to the Boston/New England area, I could clue you in on a bunch of nice venues for you to call on. I remember seeing Shaun Colvin at a little opera house back @ 1999, and Suzanne Vega at the Orpheum. Stay together, continue to get along and be friends through it all.

[@rdmf2921]

This is incredible, I can't imagine how much time took

[@jerryhibberd1268]

What a magnificent song and melodies

[@chrissydisibio2779]

Heard this today- such beautiful voices!!!!!

[@MikeCaseyMusic]

just incredible!!!!

[@eileenhenry60]

Had the pleasure of seeing you at the Fox last night. Every single and collective element of your performance is extraordinary. I wish you all HUGE success and warm welcomes on your tour. It's beautiful to see such talent being shared with so many. Thank you!

[@alfredopasta218]

Low-key my fav song on the new album. Can't wait to hear it live 🤍

[@manja4634]

i heard it live in richmond, it was literally amazing

[@EliottMorse]

Great work! ❤

[@mwaters04]

Wow! I’m super impressed Quinn. Hope to catch y’all on the rock boat again!

[@Vineyard_Edge]

Omg made me cry 😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gracepapish1623]

This is sooo cool!!!!!😮

[@uhhhhiimclaire]

Amazing!

[@bigzube_8919]

AGH YES FINALLY i saw yall at cory wong like a year ago and this song left an impression on me but i couldnt find it and now its finally here!!!!

[@coltonstock]

QUINN THIS IS SO AMAZING!!

[@laurarepetti3449]

What a beautiful video, incredible work by Quinn ❤❤❤

[@cinnimon0001]

Had to watch it again after seeing you guys sing it last night in Maddison! It’s a stunning video and so impressive that it’s all just made of paper, lights, and lots of patience!

[@devvyn88]

Came to check this out after you mentioned it at Mercury Lounge the other day. Was *not* expecting a Lotte Reiniger twist. Bravo, brilliant work, Quinn!

[@MrCrownMusic]

❤😭❤ Beautifully done, Quinn!

[@TheRealThomasPaine1776]

Are there any others here that moved to Iowa this year aside from me???

[@colleencassidy826]

Def my song, left LA for Upstate Ny

[@TheRealThomasPaine1776]

I'm living outside Boston and have been thinking of packing it in and moving to Iowa, looked at a job near Davenport. Heard the river can flood pretty bad, but I really love small towns. Would it be a good place to retire? Hopefully work for a few years first, but yes, to just stop going going going and just set a bit and get to know my neighbors?

[@TheRealThomasPaine1776]

I moved! I got a job at the U of Iowa and at the moment I'm in Iowa City, looking for a small town to live in within an hour. I just love driving through Washington County! The views are breathtaking, really! Like up in northern Vermont, just before it goes into Canada. I just love the small towns, been to Williamsburg twice (love to live there) or Washington, Kalona, Mt Vernon (a bit too fancified) and anywhere around is on my list. I found a farmhouse outside of Washington, breathtaking, really. I call it "God's Own Farmhouse" its amazing and right in the middle of nowhere! Stunningly quiet and breathtaking, its down a gravel road, off the main (if you can call it that) road. A couple hundred yards away there is a 4 way in the gravel road, and each road goes off into the distance, with nothing but a farm and a few silos to be seen. I parked the car and got out and just walked around a bit. Amazing. Also, Mt Pleasant! Great town!! A bit too far, I think, but what a wonderful town square in the center of town!!!! When I first heard this song, it was a thought, an idea, an inkling. Now I'm here!!! Do you ever play at any local clubs???

[@chuckstewart9102]

I’m currently at six views and still counting. Boy, I just love this.

[@churdle92]

QUINN

[@BlackWingedSeraphX]

A somewhat sad song, but as a person that hates people, I can relate.

[@colleencassidy826]

That is me leaving LA for upstate NY in 2000……..

[@2beJT]

Is this Heaven?

[@MedSou]

❤❤❤ . . 👇 *You’re amazing*

[@JoanneErickson-ke2ff]

Mo sent me

[@timrolfes6162]

Fortunately we pick corn here and not Presidents

[@RichardBleth]

Would have been true 3 years ago but Republicans have made this a fascist state. Good song though. Hope we can get it back.

[@k.williamjones3978]

The current state of politics in Iowa keeps me from moving back there to be closer to family as I get older. But I still think of it as a new chapter in my life. Maybe things will change in Iowa, or I will fight like hell to get it back.