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Radical Face premiere video for ‘We’re On Our Way’‏

June 19, 2012

Radical Face, aka Ben Cooper, has premiered a new video for the song ‘We’re On Our Way’ online. “This video came about a little differently than most that I do. ” Ben explains. “My friends and I like to do themed, ridiculous parties a couple times a year. This one was prompted by my brother, and the concept evolved from “we should have a food fight” to “we should dress as lords and ladies, stay in character for an entire day, and go do games around the city … and then have a food fight.” Dubbed the ‘Fancy Feast’ Ben’s friend Michael Walter came out to shoot the day. Afterwards Ben cut the footage into this highly entertaining video:

‘We’re On Our Way’ was released on the deluxe edition of Radical Face’s sophomore album, The Family Tree: The Roots, in October of last year. The track is currently featured in the trailer for the film, ‘The Perks Of Being A Wallflower’, which premiered during the MTV Movie Awards. Not unfamiliar territory for Cooper, who has also had music featured in the film, ‘The Descendants’ and ‘Salmon Fishing in Yemen’. Listening to The Family Tree, it is easy to understand why, with its lush instrumentation and Cooper’s inviting vocals. Cooper comes from a big family in Jacksonville, FL and still records in the toolshed of his mother’s house, a short drive from where he lives. That environment, with its comfort and intimacy comes through in every song.

This video came about a little differently than most that I do. My friends and I like to do themed, ridiculous parties a couple times a year. This one was prompted by my brother, and the concept evolved from “we should have a food fight” to “we should dress as lords and ladies, stay in character for an entire day, and go do games around the city … and then have a food fight.”

We dubbed this one “Fancy Feast”, and I asked my friend Michael Walter to come and shoot the day. Afterwards I cut the footage into the video you see here. I’m happy that I know enough ridiculous people who will do things like this. It was the best party I’ve ever been to.

Song: We’re On Our Way : http://smarturl.it/rffamilytree
Filmed By: Michael Walter (http://vimeo.com/user933095)
Edited By: Ben Cooper
Dinner Party Set: Emeral Cooper and Curtis Lyles

Special Thanks to: Curtis Lyles, Emeral Cooper, Alex Kane, Ashlei Brewer, Dana Humphrey, Christina Cook, Charlie Criswell, Daniel Bearl, Hurley Winkler, Laura Bearl, Taylor Pittman, Lindsey Pittman, Ryan Sangalang, Matthew Moses, Megan Grunsky, Rebecca Brown, Mary Brown, Danielle Brown, Josh Lobbins, Tim Cain and Anthony Anurca for participating.

http://www.radicalface.com/

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