The Album Leaf - On Your Way

What this video is

Released in 2004 alongside the album 'In a Safe Place,' this video exists at a pivotal crossover moment for ambient post-rock: The Album Leaf's music was simultaneously reaching underground indie audiences through Sub Pop and entering mainstream American pop culture via FOX's The O.C. The album was recorded in Iceland at Sigur Rós' Sundlaugin studios with collaboration from Sigur Rós members and Múm, embedding the…

Why it matters

Represents a rare moment when ambient post-rock instrumental music with added vocals crossed into mainstream TV while retaining art-house music video conventions. The production reflects the early-2000s Montreal animation underground's influence on indie music video aesthetics, and documents a…

The director

Fluorescent Hill is a Montreal-based animation and directing collective consisting of Johanne Ste-Marie, Darren Pasemko, and Mark Lomond. Known for blending traditional character animation with stylized live action and 2D elements, they have produced music…