Fleet Foxes have put out a fittingly epic and haunting video for one of the standout tracks on their sophomore LP, Helplessness Blues.  The video for “The Shrine/An Argument” was directed and co-animated by frontman Robin Pecknold’s brother, Sean Pecknold.

Photo taken by Brett Padelford

This year’s Helplessness Blues stunned fans and critics alike with the Fleet Foxes’ ability to take their folksy song crafting to a new level.  “The Shrine/An Argument” is the longest track on the record, clocking in at 8:23 and is comprised of three separate movements.  Sean Pecknold’s haunting companion piece meditates on some of the same themes of struggle and loss that are expressed lyrically and musically, like in the memorable and disillusioning horn solo toward the end of the song.  The video’s equally epic vision serves as a powerful counterpart to the song, providing a visual narrative that takes you along on a journey from the desert to the bottom of the ocean.

Watch the video below!

Details on the video:

Music: Fleet Foxes

Director: Sean Pecknold

Animators: Sean Pecknold & Britta Johnson

Character Illustration: Stacey Rozich

Art Assistant: Natalie Jenkins

Producer: Aaron Ball

Multiplane: Greg Pecknold

Post/Edit: Sean Pecknold

AE Assist: Austin Wilson

Labels: Bella Union & Sub Pop