Agnes Obel Releases Abstract, Minimalist-Style Video for New Song “Broken Sleep”

Danish contemporary singer Agnes Obel has released the visuals for her new song “Broken Sleep.” The video pairs perfectly with the style of the composition; Obel sings with such beauty and ease, as the vocals compliment the effortless, flowing pace of the visuals.

The visuals shows Obel’s distorted profile singing the melody, while the image pans to different visual effects during the musical highlights of the song. The entire pace of the video has an eerie, yet satisfying tone that constantly invited the listener to continue watching and waiting to see what happens next.

Obel’s upcoming album, Myopia, is set to release this February, as “Broken Sleep” is the second single released released before the release of the album. “Island of Doom” was released in October of 2019, and will contribute to the overall feel of the album.

Agnes will be performing in Brooklyn on January 16th and 17th, as well as in Los Angeles on January 23rd and 24th, before crossing back over the Atlantic and back to Europe. You can purchase tickets to see the shows on Obel’s website.

Check out the visuals to Obel’s “Broken Sleep” below:

Drew Feinerman: I have just completed my senior at the University of Michigan majoring in international studies with an emphasis in political economics and development, with a minor in Chinese language and culture, and I have recently been accepted into the Berklee School of Music's masters of music business program. Although my academic interests include economics, political science, and history, I consider music to be my one true passion. Music is, and has always been, a driving force for the way I think and act every day of my life. I have been playing the tenor saxophone since the age of ten, and playing an instrument at a high level has allowed me to only further my understanding and appreciation for music. While I grew up listening to predominantly classic rock, I soon found myself gravitating toward jazz, hip-hop, funk, and other genres, as my learned to both play and analyze music as a listener. As a writer, I am able to apply my skills both as a musician and a listener, and look forward to the opportunity to being able to express my thoughts on various stories in the music industry.
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