In the Sun (She & Him song)
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"In the Sun" is a song from duo
She & Him
's second album, Volume Two
. The song was released as the first single
from the album on February 23, 2010, a full month ahead of the album. It was published on-line by Pitchfork Media
on January 22, 2010. The duo performed the song on the Late Show with David Letterman
on April 2nd, 2010 in promotion of their new album.
Interviewed by Pitchfork Media, songwriter Deschanel stated "I originally composed it with a classic jazz chord progression—with a little chromatic step—and it was slower. But we got in the studio and Matt [Ward asked], 'Why don't we put a Bee Gees beat on it?' And it totally came to life in a way I didn't expect." The song features backing vocals by Tilly and the Wall
.
Although the single is released on vinyl, it is available to purchase on digital stores and available as high quality 320kbps mp3 or FLAC through their record label.
and features performances by Deschanel and Ward. The filming took place at Verdugo Hills High School.
writes about the video, "Deschanel plays the clear-eyed heroine, a sweet girl hopelessly in love with the bad boy (M. Ward, who actually looks like he's enjoying the role) and trying in vain to win his affections. She does this, of course, with a dreamy dance routine full of shoulder shakes and sly winks ... plus hula-hooping and the occasional lift. The fact that both band members are dressed in outfits lifted from the 1950s strangely works here. Teenagers' hearts are still the same after all these years. There's a bright, joyous feel to the clip, thanks to the direction of Peyton Reed, ... and the genuine look of thrill Deschanel sports throughout. She delights in each dance step, as if she can't believe she's pulling it off.
"
Musical ensemble
A musical ensemble is a group of people who perform instrumental or vocal music. In classical music, trios or quartets either blend the sounds of musical instrument families or group together instruments from the same instrument family, such as string ensembles or wind ensembles...
She & Him
She & Him
She & Him is an American indie pop duo consisting of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward . The band's first album, Volume One, was released on Merge Records in March 2008...
's second album, Volume Two
Volume Two (She & Him album)
Volume Two is the second studio album by She & Him, a collaboration between M. Ward and actress Zooey Deschanel. It was released on March 17, 2010 through P-Vine Records in Japan, in the United States on March 23, 2010 through Merge Records, and on April 5, 2010 on Double Six Records in the UK.The...
. The song was released as the first single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from the album on February 23, 2010, a full month ahead of the album. It was published on-line by Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
on January 22, 2010. The duo performed the song on the Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman
Late Show with David Letterman is a U.S. late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is...
on April 2nd, 2010 in promotion of their new album.
Interviewed by Pitchfork Media, songwriter Deschanel stated "I originally composed it with a classic jazz chord progression—with a little chromatic step—and it was slower. But we got in the studio and Matt [Ward asked], 'Why don't we put a Bee Gees beat on it?' And it totally came to life in a way I didn't expect." The song features backing vocals by Tilly and the Wall
Tilly and the Wall
Tilly and the Wall is an indie pop group from Omaha, Nebraska. Their name originated from a children's book called Tillie and the Wall, written by Leo Lionni...
.
Although the single is released on vinyl, it is available to purchase on digital stores and available as high quality 320kbps mp3 or FLAC through their record label.
Music video
A video of "In the Sun" premiered on Pitchfork Media's web site on March 9, 2010. The video, set in a high school, was directed by Peyton ReedPeyton Reed
Peyton Reed is an American television and film director.Reed was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Reed directed the motion pictures Bring It On, Down with Love, and The Break-Up; all comedy films...
and features performances by Deschanel and Ward. The filming took place at Verdugo Hills High School.
Critical reception
James Montgomery of MTVMTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
writes about the video, "Deschanel plays the clear-eyed heroine, a sweet girl hopelessly in love with the bad boy (M. Ward, who actually looks like he's enjoying the role) and trying in vain to win his affections. She does this, of course, with a dreamy dance routine full of shoulder shakes and sly winks ... plus hula-hooping and the occasional lift. The fact that both band members are dressed in outfits lifted from the 1950s strangely works here. Teenagers' hearts are still the same after all these years. There's a bright, joyous feel to the clip, thanks to the direction of Peyton Reed, ... and the genuine look of thrill Deschanel sports throughout. She delights in each dance step, as if she can't believe she's pulling it off.
"
Charts
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External links
- Merge Records: She & Him: In the Sun B/W I Can Hear Music at Merge RecordsMerge RecordsMerge Records is an independent record label based in Durham, North Carolina. It was founded in 1989 by Laura Ballance and Mac McCaughan. It began as a way to release music from their band Superchunk and music created by friends, and has expanded to include artists from around the world and records...