Deerhoof

"Fête d'Adieu" (video)

BY Gregory AdamsPublished Sep 4, 2012

Skewed pop combo Deerhoof launched their latest LP, Breakup Song, earlier this morning, and what better way to celebrate than with a dance party? At least, that's the rationale behind the act's new video for "Fête d'Adieu."

The Elias Gwinn-directed clip was shot at a Brooklyn park and features a cast of characters busting out their best Peanuts-styled dance moves. Some twirl and spin, others floppily saunter around the grounds, and others rubberneck their heads back and forth. Even a couple kids ride by on razor scooters for the courtyard event. It's a little low-impact, but the clip perfectly portrays the confusing nature of a farewell fete.

"The story in this video is the story of friends, the nature of friendships, and the bittersweet irony of a 'goodbye party,'" Gwinn said in a statement. "'Fete d'Adieu' translates to 'happy farewell,' a phrase as dichotomic as 'act naturally.' How am I supposed to enjoy an occasion where I am saying goodbye to my friends? By dancing...that's how."

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