Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros – SALVO! 12-part music video series

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros came out with their debut LP Up From Below in 09, and even though they haven’t put out anything since (except for the iTunes session), there’s still magic coming out of that album. Known to put on amazing, creative shows, one would assume their music videos should be delivered in that same high quality found in their performances. Such is the case, as instead of putting out random videos for their singles and favorite tracks, Edward Sharpe have decided to create a 12-part music video series that features an in depth plot, terrific cinematography, and even has a couple of familiar Hollywood faces. Their attention to details really make them stand out amongst up and coming bands, and these videos make the album that much better.

Below you’ll find the first three videos of the series. Keep checking back as I will be posting the next ones as soon as they come out. Enjoy!

“Desert Song” is PART 1 of the 12-Part feature-length movie musical. The opening footage is of singer Alex Ebert’s father chanting in Monument Valley – shot by his mother. Desert Song is about Alex’s reckoning with the middle name his father secretly wrote on his birth certificate – a Native American name which means ‘Devil’ or ‘Demon’.

“Kisses Over Babylon” picks up in the same desert wasteland world, ravaged by drought. Edward is arrested by two Minors (police from Ursa Minor) for the murder of his own father, and taken to a water-labor prison. There he reunites with Brother, his long-ago friend, and rallies the prisoners to a frenzied prison break.

“40 Day Dream” finds Edward and Brother hiding out in the desert after their violent jail-break. Jade, having received a telepathic message from Brother, brings them to meet the rest of the Magnetic Zeros. Edward is welcomed by his new family and his troubles are briefly lifted by a healing vision of togetherness. After a night of revelry, Edward is awakened by Angel.