It’s been a week since Prince tweeted a link to Field Music’s new single The Noisy Days Are Over. So, if you’re reading this, Purple pioneer, here is its video for you to share on your socials, too.
The track is taken from the Brewis brothers’ forthcoming album, Commontime, and is an awkwardly funky, sax-skewered song that laments the creeping comforts of middle age; a battle between adult responsibilities versus youthful recklessness.
Starring in the video is Graeme “Grassi” Hopper, friend of the band as well as musician, artist and DJ, who wanders around Sunderland hoping for chaos but enduring cafe meet-ups and cappuccinos instead. It’s not until his frustrations are vented on a sax that he is liberated from his longing for the hedonistic days of youth, and eventually settles for chips and falling asleep with a good book.
“Andy [Martin, the video’s director] and Graeme pulled off something visually stunning, as well as being very funny,” said Peter Brewis, who devised the concept for the film. “It’s a perfect commentary to the song and it works as a snapshot of our little cultural sphere in Sunderland in the same way the video for You’re Not Supposed To did nine years ago.”
Field Music’s new album Commontime will be released through Memphis Industries on 5 February and the band set out on tour in 2016. Take a look at the video below.
