Ásgeir - King And Cross (Official Music Video)

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  • čas přidán 14. 08. 2013
  • Official video for "King And Cross" off the album 'In The Silence'
    Listen to Ásgeir's new album, 'Bury The Moon': asgeir.lnk.to/BuryTheMoon
    Order 'In The Silence - The Deluxe Edition' here:
    Triple pack CD: bit.ly/asgeir-itsde-oli
    iTunes: smarturl.it/asgeir-itsde-it
    Google Play: smarturl.it/Asgeir-Deluxe-Google
    Follow Ásgeir online:
    asgeirmusic.com
    / asgeirmusic
    / asgeirmusic
    ______________
    Video Credits:
    Music video written, filmed and directed by Arni & Kinski
    Editor: Gareth McEwen at WhiteHouse Post
    Choreography: Katrín Gunnarsdóttir
    Costumes, Hair and Make Up: Harpa Einarsdóttir
    Mirror maker: Aron Bergmann Magnússon
    Assistant Camera: Baldvin Vernharðsson
    Colorist: Tyler Roth at Company 3
    Company 3 Producer: JP McIntosh
    VFX Compositor: Ryan Urban
    Produced by Roadblock Iceland
    Dancers:
    Katrín Gunnarsdóttir
    Kristinn Gunnarsson
    Saga Sigurðardóttir
    Védís Kjartansdóttir
    Special thanks to John Grant
    ______________
    LYRICS:
    Glistening nighttime dew, and she is walking with me.
    From the house of red, I hear a child crying.
    Foxes heading home, their prey hangs from their jaws.
    And the forest knows, but it won't share the secret.
    When the king takes sides,
    leaving moral minds; soldiers take their share.
    Nighthawks seem to sense that now is the time.
    Deep inside them burns the raging fire of life.
    He'll take back what he owns.
    Death cannot take hold, if I can keep momentum.
    Fortresses of stone, turn into crystal tears
    soothed by southern winds; I've found my strength now.
    And nobody knows, and we must keep their secret.
    When the king takes sides,
    leaving moral minds; soldiers take their share.
    Nighthawks seem to sense that now is the time.
    Deep inside them burns the raging fire of life.
    He'll take back what he owns.
    When the king takes sides,
    leaving moral minds; soldiers take their share.
    Nighthawks seem to sense that now is the time.
    Deep inside them burns the raging fire of life.
    He'll take back what he owns.
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  • @zehraj1968
    @zehraj1968 Před 10 lety +314

    exactly the type of song you want the world to hear yet, you just want to keep it all to yourself

    • @chelmaicaortega2488
      @chelmaicaortega2488 Před 9 lety +23

      Exactly what I feel when I hear great songs that are'nt mainstream

    • @Noah-lu6jv
      @Noah-lu6jv Před 3 lety +2

      That is the most tru shit Ive heard in a long time

    • @keptins
      @keptins Před 3 lety

      Thats always the case with iceland related bands and books etc

    • @MrSnixxe
      @MrSnixxe Před 3 lety +4

      Nope i wanna share it

    • @shenny.d
      @shenny.d Před 2 lety

      Perfect explanation 👌🏼

  • @vgletsplayz
    @vgletsplayz Před 10 lety +73

    That transition bass line at 1:39 is soooo addictive.

  • @mariolumbanraja8276
    @mariolumbanraja8276 Před 2 lety +28

    This song has been stuck in my head for 8 years and I didn't know the name of the song until now! Thank God I finally found it

    • @alexmitchell9336
      @alexmitchell9336 Před 2 lety +1

      Welcome 😁

    • @ThatStokeBloke
      @ThatStokeBloke Před 7 měsíci

      Literally me, the closest I came to finding out what it was was when I was walking around the shops and I heard the final 10 seconds of it played, tragically I couldn't get my Shazam working and missed the chance.. how this song eluded me for so long is beyond me.

  • @bethjean1563
    @bethjean1563 Před 9 lety +314

    this song made my shitty day less shitty

    • @Asgeirmusic
      @Asgeirmusic  Před 9 lety +88

      Beth Jean Hope your days have become better :)

    • @vaporiiz
      @vaporiiz Před 9 lety +5

      Beth Jean well said.

    • @darkarrow4686
      @darkarrow4686 Před 9 lety +4

      +Beth Jean Good song it relaxes me

    • @irisliliosa726
      @irisliliosa726 Před 8 lety

      +Ásgeir I love this song! You sing grate!!! And you look very smart😂😂 :)

    • @shanmukhib6427
      @shanmukhib6427 Před 7 lety

      Beth Jean on. H🎠😟😬👜😁😁👊🏿

  • @aekp.3720
    @aekp.3720 Před 10 lety +176

    Listening this song in the early morning n sitting on a small chair at balcony. such a lovely atmosphere. :)

  • @13dirty666
    @13dirty666 Před 10 lety +143

    I did not expect this. Everything I've heard from Iceland has been atmospheric, ambient music. When I saw the album cover I thought it was going to be kinda the same but this cruisy and groovy electro folk sound works for him. Really cool stuff

  • @tayhlaweire9538
    @tayhlaweire9538 Před 10 lety +14

    This is the perfect blend of everything. My ears are in love.

  • @waackyy5896
    @waackyy5896 Před 6 lety +11

    My music teacher showed us examples of music in class. This was one of them. Best class of my life.

  • @Red_Von
    @Red_Von Před 2 lety +14

    I love the song as much as the video. There is a sadness to the guitarist like he knows what he’s doing is wrong and he’s being used but he has to because it’s the kings will. Wish it was a movie

  • @criosovereign
    @criosovereign Před 4 lety +22

    Wow I forgot this song exists, and I'm so glad that I remembered it

  • @yorick86
    @yorick86 Před 10 lety +21

    What a great song! So happy that I discovered Ásgeir!

  • @johncacador4323
    @johncacador4323 Před 9 lety +5

    Ásgeir gets me through the worst times. Always reminds of the brighter side of things

  • @AlexisGarcia-fw6ld
    @AlexisGarcia-fw6ld Před 4 lety +11

    My 5th grade teacher played this song in class a couple times, glad he did , thank you Mr. Oliver

    • @Roompjaah
      @Roompjaah Před 3 lety

      I know this song too from my music teacher a long time ago, popped in my head again, thank you to the teachers :)

  • @theresaw70
    @theresaw70 Před 6 lety +11

    I heard this on the radio in the car last week and I didn't get out of the car until the song stopped playing. Really beautiful, could listen to this all day.

  • @bonniebubs
    @bonniebubs Před 4 lety +7

    I cried listening, when I’ve listened so many time before. I really miss when I used to jam out to Ásgeir with my sister and just let the world pass me by

  • @cerimccoy
    @cerimccoy Před 7 lety +43

    This guy's a genius writing a song in 6/4 and having a big hit! Poetry.

    • @AnitaBP94
      @AnitaBP94 Před 7 lety +2

      actually song was written by his father and translated :D

    • @cerimccoy
      @cerimccoy Před 7 lety +4

      Wow! So his Dad wrote the words and he wrote the music...Beautiful!

    • @Spaccaspecchi
      @Spaccaspecchi Před 7 lety

      I believe it originally was a poem.

    • @AnitaBP94
      @AnitaBP94 Před 7 lety +1

      his dad is a poet :)

    • @Spaccaspecchi
      @Spaccaspecchi Před 7 lety

      Anita Jabłuszewska That's what I was referring to, yes ;)

  • @anichodron7915
    @anichodron7915 Před rokem +3

    i love this, dance with my grandson. He is almost 2 and my son also a musician - Jazz loves you . thanks for your heart.

  • @TsarZaf
    @TsarZaf Před 8 lety +13

    it's hard for me to enjoy a song and really get into it.
    this is one of my all time favourite songs and it is beautifully constructed vocally and instrumentally, he has really outdone himself and this song deserves more recognition than what it has, I've been obsessed for atleast two years now

    • @marlo8253
      @marlo8253 Před rokem

      Omg me too !!! This is the only song that resonates the most with me! Im not kidding when ill die i think ill ask people to play this song twice at my funeral haha i know that’s weird to say. But that’s how i feel

  • @ThatStokeBloke
    @ThatStokeBloke Před 7 měsíci +2

    There are no words to describe just how long I have been trying to find this song.
    Relief is an understatement.

  • @lestersanchez5534
    @lestersanchez5534 Před 4 lety +33

    This song reminds me of a girl I met online a long time ago. I fell in love with her but she lived on another continent. She introduced me to this artist and now I listen to him all the time. Thank you, my friend, I hope you're doing well.

  • @juliehealingleaf6211
    @juliehealingleaf6211 Před 10 lety +10

    Love his voice not sure why this song makes me cry.

  • @thiendipham835
    @thiendipham835 Před 5 lety +4

    I've still heard this song for 5 years, sounds like it sings me to sleep!
    Much love from Vietnam & Finland!

  • @Gatfullhet
    @Gatfullhet Před 2 měsíci +1

    I'm tend to like everything that he created, angelic voice and calming style. Love uu from Turkey

  • @femkevandorland7883
    @femkevandorland7883 Před 10 lety +10

    I'm in love with this song! Just perfect!

  • @MichaelNovotny
    @MichaelNovotny Před 10 lety +419

    If he's icelandic it wouldn't surprise me. They have the best musicians :)

    • @babypunk35
      @babypunk35 Před 10 lety +12

      I agree!

    • @BillyDrakePianoMan
      @BillyDrakePianoMan Před 10 lety +19

      He is.

    • @BillyDrakePianoMan
      @BillyDrakePianoMan Před 10 lety +18

      LPFL07 Sigur Ros though. Jonsi plays a guitar with a bow.

    • @LPFL07
      @LPFL07 Před 10 lety +6

      Billy Drake I love Sigur Ros, Ásgeir and Of Monsters and Man., Great Bands. I only know this 3 bands from Iceland. Can you recommend me more bands to listen?

    • @BillyDrakePianoMan
      @BillyDrakePianoMan Před 10 lety +2

      Jonsi's solo work is excellent. you should definitely check that out.

  • @jujulamoloso
    @jujulamoloso Před 10 lety +8

    Love this song *-*

  • @charrysalce4580
    @charrysalce4580 Před 8 lety +8

    I like the acoustic guitar in the intro then goes electronic plus a golden voice.

  • @michaeljohnaustin6745
    @michaeljohnaustin6745 Před 3 lety +2

    Two amazing singer in one video , Asgeir and John Grant .

  • @fjw93
    @fjw93 Před 8 lety +32

    Kevin McCue sent me here...and I'm happy he did!

  • @mathewvogel219
    @mathewvogel219 Před 9 lety +60

    congrats on being in the top 10 of the triple j's hottest 100 2014 !!!!!!!!

  • @SONofSCIPII
    @SONofSCIPII Před 10 lety +11

    this song is sooo damn smooth

  • @ladycplum
    @ladycplum Před 10 lety +21

    Talk about a happy accident, I caught this while flipping through my satellite music channels and fell in love at first sound. The melody, the keys the song is written in, it's sublime.

  • @blackhawkchicagotaze
    @blackhawkchicagotaze Před 10 lety +3

    This song is awesome!! I heard this a couple days while on a road trip. Was scanning stations and was lucky to catch nearly the whole song. Hope it gets the airplay it deserves.

  • @mariedmt7488
    @mariedmt7488 Před 10 lety +4

    I have fallen in love with this song for the first moment i heard it, its like magic !

  • @francois-mariemoreau742
    @francois-mariemoreau742 Před 2 lety +2

    Many years after... you're still inspiring.

  • @stenchman3774
    @stenchman3774 Před 6 lety +1

    I have loved this track for ages and only just realized how absolutely mindf**kingly complex the syncopation of this is

  • @lhtclaire6782
    @lhtclaire6782 Před 10 lety +5

    très bon son! une pur merveille, à écouter a fond encore et encore!!!

  • @PiernikwPiecu
    @PiernikwPiecu Před 10 lety +6

    0:25 charming
    beautiful song and Iceland... stunning! so wild and raw

  • @pavlovsunhappydog
    @pavlovsunhappydog Před 4 lety +1

    The beat and the timing on the melody blow me away every time..what a tune.

  • @honestsignalz
    @honestsignalz Před 9 lety +193

    This is the best song that exists

    • @zaidanesem6635
      @zaidanesem6635 Před 3 lety +3

      been 7 years since and I still agree

    • @falscherbruce5522
      @falscherbruce5522 Před 3 lety +2

      No it isn't - Leyndarmál is better

    • @atillz1461
      @atillz1461 Před 3 lety

      @@zaidanesem6635 feel the same

    • @kirtconnolly7525
      @kirtconnolly7525 Před 3 lety

      Ii had scissor hands now I dance looking back in the mirror at me and my sexy fingers no more knives no more cutting vegetables if I want cash for my music 😎🎶

    • @kirtconnolly7525
      @kirtconnolly7525 Před 3 lety +1

      I mean yes it brings a weird joy dunit

  • @darkarrow4686
    @darkarrow4686 Před 9 lety +9

    Its peaceful and catchy

  • @wizardari
    @wizardari Před 3 lety +3

    I remember I heard this song on the radio and I tried to look for it later on but I didn't know the lyrics...so a year later I heard it again at my job. So happy I finally found it!!

  • @alwaysasky6594
    @alwaysasky6594 Před 9 lety +1

    The beat of this song as well as the harmonizing is too sweet for words.....Love this ditty.

  • @jom4237
    @jom4237 Před 7 lety +1

    This was the first Asgeir's song I listened to years ago... I never buy cds but i had to get Dýrð í Dauðaþögn. It has a special place in my heart. Now the new material Unbound is taking me to another level of existence. Why listening to Asgeir makes me feel like I was in love? but in love with the world, myself, in peace, longing to something beautiful almost spiritual. It makes me feel good.

  • @isabellefrezil2215
    @isabellefrezil2215 Před 10 lety +6

    Tout l'album mérite d'être partagé et écoute!

    • @herveessome9980
      @herveessome9980 Před 10 lety

      je n'ai pas pue m'empecher d'écouter et j'aime beaucoup

    • @isabellefrezil2215
      @isabellefrezil2215 Před 10 lety

      Belle découverte n'est-ce pas. Je l'écoute chaque jour.

  • @tee1529
    @tee1529 Před 5 lety +10

    This song is so underrated

  • @abmugu1
    @abmugu1 Před 10 lety +3

    sublime j’écoute en boucle sen me lasser une merveille qui fait du bien a la tète

  • @Rimbey379
    @Rimbey379 Před 9 lety +1

    Asgeir manages to make a tune altogether catchy and upbeat yet, relaxed and meaningful.

  • @myzo247
    @myzo247 Před 5 lety +4

    I remembered the day channel V featured Asgeir and this song, I was hooked since then. Still listening to this in 2019

    • @hermannhermit5119
      @hermannhermit5119 Před 4 lety +1

      yes im actually from iceland and i love that you like our music

    • @paranoidowl3085
      @paranoidowl3085 Před 3 lety

      Yeah, that’s where I also discovered this song

  • @DaveVisaya
    @DaveVisaya Před 10 lety +3

    I just love the synth

  • @xSempiternelle
    @xSempiternelle Před 10 lety +2

    I'm looking for that guy since I heard the acoustic session on radio and I'm happy I found it ! I love it.

  • @massimopezzatti928
    @massimopezzatti928 Před 3 lety +2

    Great song, great voice and beautifull album

  • @rockylucas9096
    @rockylucas9096 Před rokem +20

    good song, but on a side note folks, if youre gonna walk your dog, PLEASE pick up the poop. we live in a society.

    • @catsgonom
      @catsgonom Před rokem +2

      At least use a leaf or a rock to pick it up with.

    • @JRNimmo
      @JRNimmo Před 9 dny +1

      Kid pops out of the unlandscaped bush "HEY, your giving away my hiding spot!"

  • @user-xf7xq9il2m
    @user-xf7xq9il2m Před 2 lety +132

    This song is on my alarm clock, I don't know if I'll hear it tomorrow... With love for your music from Ukraine Peace to all!

    • @julienbee3467
      @julienbee3467 Před 2 lety +8

      Hope you are doing well

    • @ZarniwoopIII
      @ZarniwoopIII Před 2 lety +5

      I hope you and your loved ones are safe and alive. What Russia is doing to your country and people is criminal. Sending strength and love your way.

    • @lc9734
      @lc9734 Před rokem

      King will choose a side

    • @axesort9070
      @axesort9070 Před rokem +2

      May you find Strength, love and courage in this dark time. With warmth, compassion, empathy and greatness from me to you.

    • @marlo8253
      @marlo8253 Před rokem +3

      Peace to you and your country 😢😭 ill be praying for you from france ❤

  • @kbluv4078
    @kbluv4078 Před rokem +2

    Thanks Link 😊

  • @TochThijsWeer
    @TochThijsWeer Před 10 lety +4

    Such a awesome song!! Saw him at DWDD the Netherlands

  • @OffbeatLiteracy
    @OffbeatLiteracy Před rokem +10

    I'm here from Ear Biscuits I love it

  • @vaporwave9631
    @vaporwave9631 Před 9 lety +2

    I Really really love hearing this song in the morning when i wake up

  • @esracandarl2953
    @esracandarl2953 Před 7 lety +2

    his voice is so clean

  • @TheDeadlymedley
    @TheDeadlymedley Před 10 lety +3

    definitely hitting replay

  • @mattr6128
    @mattr6128 Před 9 lety +3

    This song played at my job all the time I finally found it

  • @XxXMINIMUFFINXxX1
    @XxXMINIMUFFINXxX1 Před 10 lety +1

    this song is gold.

  • @mazeface
    @mazeface Před 10 lety +2

    New favorite music artist

  • @JulesBernes47
    @JulesBernes47 Před 10 lety +5

    this is amazing

  • @lionelvigier2838
    @lionelvigier2838 Před 10 lety +3

    un seul mot, excellent !

  • @Maellynn
    @Maellynn Před 10 lety +2

    waouw..! Again and again and again. I need it.

  • @limkokhin9290
    @limkokhin9290 Před 10 lety +1

    Oh man you are talented! Just talented! Your voice is a gift from God that no one else would be so lucky to have. Please produce more amazing songs like this one. I am so addicted to this song!

  • @FarAwayAndUp
    @FarAwayAndUp Před 10 lety +3

    That's my new jam :D I love his voice and the beat is really cool. I think I'm addicted to Ásgeir's voice haha

  • @deephousevibes3206
    @deephousevibes3206 Před 10 lety +3

    it's so catchy ! love it !

  • @mariajoseanaya4334
    @mariajoseanaya4334 Před 10 lety +1

    Oh God.... What a beautifull feeling!

  • @nathaliemcy6504
    @nathaliemcy6504 Před 9 lety +1

    Cette chanson me fait un bien énorme. Dès que je la mets, le sourire se lit sur mon visage. Et cette voix.....

  • @Coco-pr3rz
    @Coco-pr3rz Před 8 lety +3

    this is so relaxing

  • @embadunkadunk5957
    @embadunkadunk5957 Před 10 lety +3

    Sublime.

  • @caspartremlett9994
    @caspartremlett9994 Před 5 lety +1

    The amount of love I have for this song is insane

  • @SophiaTellman
    @SophiaTellman Před rokem +2

    Interesting song. Thanks, Ear Biscuits for the recommendation.

  • @BIGw2OO
    @BIGw2OO Před 9 lety +48

    Glistening nighttime dew, and she is walking with me.
    From the house of red, I hear a child crying.
    Foxes heading home, their prey hangs from their jaws.
    And the forest knows, but it won’t share the secret.
    When the king takes sides,
    leaving moral minds; soldiers take their share.
    Nighthawks seem to sense that now is the time.
    Deep inside them burns the raging fire of life.
    He’ll take back what he owns.
    Death cannot take hold, if I can keep momentum.
    Fortresses of stone, turn into crystal tears
    soothed by southern winds; I’ve found my strength now.
    And nobody knows, and we must keep their secret.
    When the king takes sides,
    leaving moral minds; soldiers take their share.
    Nighthawks seem to sense that now is the time.
    Deep inside them burns the raging fire of life.
    He’ll take back what he owns.
    When the king takes sides,
    leaving moral minds; soldiers take their share.
    Nighthawks seem to sense that now is the time.
    Deep inside them burns the raging fire of life.
    He’ll take back what he owns.

  • @MsBlueRyan
    @MsBlueRyan Před 9 lety +5

    I dig it. This is going in my chill collection. Very nice, thank you!

  • @ollieednb
    @ollieednb Před 5 lety

    My dear friend from Iceland passed away not long ago. A lot of his friends from all over the world that he met during his time living in Netherlands came to his funeral in Reykjavik. We rented out airbnb for that time and we played some Icelandic music setlist on facebook. One of the songs was this one and I fall in love with it instantly.
    Every time I listed to King and Cross I think about my you "My Man"
    Rest in Peace Snorri.

  • @TheMarkcia
    @TheMarkcia Před 9 lety

    loving this song right now...

  • @annakobuk3618
    @annakobuk3618 Před 2 lety +7

    Never underestimate the power of elves. Even kings have to respect them.

  • @tracecarrasco3872
    @tracecarrasco3872 Před 10 lety +3

    I have been waiting for the past 2 months for the views to all of a sudden go up a ton on this video.

  • @perlined3006
    @perlined3006 Před 10 lety

    It is really the Asgeir's song that I prefer. He is an extraordinary artist with something more than other one: the freshness, the novelty, a mesmerizing voice... i love that

  • @prudencemidgley4159
    @prudencemidgley4159 Před 9 lety +1

    I will never get sick of this song!

  • @JonasFrans
    @JonasFrans Před 10 lety +4

    Genius

  • @dontworrybehappy1640
    @dontworrybehappy1640 Před rokem +6

    Who’s here cause link recommend it?

  • @dwaynereid6196
    @dwaynereid6196 Před 9 lety

    WOW! King and Cross....POWERFUL! First time hearing this song and this artist and I'm blown away!

  • @vigilangie319
    @vigilangie319 Před 10 lety

    Saw him in Chicago. He and his band was tremendous. I got to meet him. Super nice guy.

  • @Necrobeasti
    @Necrobeasti Před 8 lety +320

    I'm getting married with this song playing. It's gonna happen

    • @saskyaclarke3770
      @saskyaclarke3770 Před 6 lety +8

      DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @Rasyalaras
      @Rasyalaras Před 6 lety +2

      Aamiin

    • @robertgebhardt8783
      @robertgebhardt8783 Před 5 lety +7

      can i be the one you marry? but first let's get to know each other and see if we're compatible.i'm looking for someone to love for forever and eternity. and i like pretty girls. so hi. my names rob.

    • @andersgale9544
      @andersgale9544 Před 5 lety +2

      @@leppur6573 ahahha

    • @evelynsalt7963
      @evelynsalt7963 Před 5 lety +1

      U did?if you married?

  • @seltz8888
    @seltz8888 Před 10 lety +5

    good song. Heard on The Current

  • @fangcooks5643
    @fangcooks5643 Před 8 lety +1

    just undoubtedly my favorite song.

  • @habibos2149
    @habibos2149 Před 2 lety

    One of the best songs I’ve ever heard for sure

  • @anne-mareegray8762
    @anne-mareegray8762 Před 10 lety +11

    I catch myself singing this days later...

  • @Brandon75689
    @Brandon75689 Před 9 lety +18

    Something to make me appreciate life again.

  • @Rll440
    @Rll440 Před 4 lety +1

    Cleaning my soul with this song.

  • @Evangeline70000
    @Evangeline70000 Před 10 lety +2

    j'adore j'adore !!! je fonds quand j'entends sa voix !!!!!

  • @TheCryptStudio
    @TheCryptStudio Před 9 lety +17

    One of our favourite Asgeir tracks! Check them out performing this and Going Home at The Crypt. :)

  • @ThereGoesSpider
    @ThereGoesSpider Před 8 lety +7

    Laddiedottie anf Kevin McCue sent me too...diggin' it!

  • @melissaann7920
    @melissaann7920 Před 9 lety

    I just discovered this song and can't stop listening to it. It is just beautiful. Please come to Canada.

  • @ksp6091
    @ksp6091 Před 2 lety +1

    Maybe just, me but this is probably one the most nostalgic songs ever for some reasons

  • @montanawhite5699
    @montanawhite5699 Před rokem +6

    I’m here from ear biscuits.