Thine - Been to the Water

A few months ago, I was approached by my old friend, Staurt Dahlquist (Asva, Burning Witch, Sunn0)))
to create a film for his new musical project, Thine, with he co-creates with Joel Phelps.
He sent me a rough mix of the record, and I was, pt simply, blown away.

After listening to the record, I decided I wanted to make a film to the track called, Been to the Water. Not only was it the stand out track, but it was also the one that instantly spoke to me, instantly filling my mind with images and opening my memory of times past.

We both had idea's on what the film should look like, and we eventually settled on the final look of vintage film reel of 60-80's America. Contrasting between the rubble streets of Detroit and holiday footage of well to do families at the beach. The contrast was deliberate, but not for any intention of making social statements.

The song was actually written around a tragic story regarding a drug addict who had never seen the ocean, and the overwhelming joy she finds when she finally does. The story of the film is to chronicle a life of decay and struggle, opening up into an unexpected wave of joy when we arrive at the beach. It's an emotional story, and I hope the video translates that feeling.

Thine : Been to the Water from Chris Purdie on Vimeo.

This is the second film I've created for Mr Dahlquist.
The other, Birds, can be found here : https://vimeo.com/30028333

Here's to many more.