AUGUST 5, 2009, 10:35 am
Modest Mouse - King Rat (International Version)
Proceeds from iTunes video downloads in the first month of release will go toward Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization committed to ending the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. To purchase the video, click here. In January of 2007, while visiting his homeland of Australia, Heath Ledger presented Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse with an idea to direct a video for their yet-to-be-released song ‘King Rat’. Heath’s vision, brave and unapologetic in its nature, would marry his love of bold and original music with his impassioned stance against the illegal commercial whale hunts taking place of the coast of Australia each year. Always one to operate from his heart and take a stand for what he cared deeply about, Heath's intention was to raise awareness on modern whaling practices through a potent visual piece without having to say a word. It was his way to let the story, in its candid reversal, speak for itself.
The video was fully conceived down to the last detail but unfinished when Heath passed away in January of 2008. In the interest of fully realizing Heath’s final work as a visual artist, THE MASSES (a film and music company which Heath was a partner in) finished the video in his honor, with the support and advocacy of Isaac Brock.
Proceeds from iTunes video downloads in the first month of release will go toward Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization organization committed to ending the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. We encourage you to visit their site in you are compelled to make a larger donation or volunteer your time. http://www.seashepherd.org/
The King Rat video was directed by Heath Ledger, co-directed and illustrated by Daniel Auber with lead animation by Norris Houk, animation by Jade Taglioli and produced by Sara Cline of THE MASSES.
www.modestmouse.com
myspace.com/modestmouse
www.wearethemasses.com
www.seashepherd.org
Proceeds from iTunes video downloads in the first month of release will go toward Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization committed to ending the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. To purchase the video, click here. In January of 2007, while visiting his homeland of Australia, Heath Ledger presented Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse with an idea to direct a video for their yet-to-be-released song ‘King Rat’. Heath’s vision, brave and unapologetic in its nature, would marry his love of bold and original music with his impassioned stance against the illegal commercial whale hunts taking place of the coast of Australia each year. Always one to operate from his heart and take a stand for what he cared deeply about, Heath's intention was to raise awareness on modern whaling practices through a potent visual piece without having to say a word. It was his way to let the story, in its candid reversal, speak for itself.
The video was fully conceived down to the last detail but unfinished when Heath passed away in January of 2008. In the interest of fully realizing Heath’s final work as a visual artist, THE MASSES (a film and music company which Heath was a partner in) finished the video in his honor, with the support and advocacy of Isaac Brock.
Proceeds from iTunes video downloads in the first month of release will go toward Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization organization committed to ending the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. We encourage you to visit their site in you are compelled to make a larger donation or volunteer your time. http://www.seashepherd.org/
The King Rat video was directed by Heath Ledger, co-directed and illustrated by Daniel Auber with lead animation by Norris Houk, animation by Jade Taglioli and produced by Sara Cline of THE MASSES.
www.modestmouse.com
myspace.com/modestmouse
www.wearethemasses.com
www.seashepherd.org
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*-* love Modest Mouse!
The video was great! I loved, and I look forward to more! Sorry for my bad English ... Kiss, Polly!
King Rat
haha I love the irony. I just watched something on whale hunting the other day. It's ridiculous how many whales they kill and stack carelessly onto boats. I like how the video turns it around and makes you think about the situation in a different way. Modest Mouse = Amazing. RIP Heath Ledger.
-Barbara
It would be amazing.
if modest mouse came to nashville again.
please.
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The time for us to determine that we are all going to join the cause to save the species in the ocean is now. There is a purpose for every creature that God created and we need to do what we can. casino
Modest Mouse...
you guys truly are great! its about time someone put some really graphic images together to bring a reality to the forefront. why beat around the bush right? Tell it like it is! You guys got some sand man! right on...
Awesome!
Really amazing work on this. A great message too. I love the abstract animation and such.
Trying to make contact.
Hi, i looked through your site trying to find an email form that hits off to someone in the creative department. i couldn't find anything, so come on guys, I'm relying on you to check these comments...
Basically, I'm a web designer/animator from London, and I'm offering my services to you for pretty much free, I owe so many hard hours, years of work and dedication to this band. Without there music i would have never got as far as i have today, and I love my job.
After watching this video i can tell for fact a its made in flash, which is my playground. I love working for people that love working themselves, and its even better when that company's working towards a good cause. Which is hard to find these days.
This is a message that i could send to no other band. Just looking to find work away from the king rats.
Hard Times are Killing me
My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 3 year snow and recently we did but Sunday night I had a miscarriage.Your music has been the only thing that has helped get through the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.A SEA OF VAST INCOMPLETES HARBOR IN MY MIND...
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give to sea shepherd conservation society!
these guys risk their volunteering asses for marine wildlife (and i'm not talking about the jarheads). i'm filling in capt. watson as my candidate for prez, and you issac will be vp.
thank you for bringing attention to yet one more atrocity that human beings are responsible
for. one good thing that comes out of the ignorant actions of man - great music from modest mouse! with all this said, i am an optimist, we shall overcome.
More love for this band
I love the song & video they are both brilliant! It's awesome & facinating how you guys use so much bango, trumpet, accordion, etc. in ur songs. long live MM!
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Interesting video. Long Live the King
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