Broken bells released their lead single from the album, titled holding on for life, on november 4, 20. The album follows the bands 20 single, holding on for life, which features as the third track on the album. All songs considered the new record by james mercer and danger mouse will make you think of the gibb brothers. Broken bells debuts video for holding on for life, featuring kate. This song was originally recorded for the bands second studio album, after the disco, where it appears as the third track. Broken bells lyrics holding on for life girl, take a seat rest your weary bones your secrets safe in my hands tell me about the years and. Nov 21, 20 about holding on for life the first single off of broken bells 2nd lp, after the disco. Theyre holding down my soul i set you up, i gave you life, i dragged you out the fire and now you knocked me down, and you shut me out, and i can see it in your eyes somehow you got it in your head that you can make it on your own you were sheltered, loved, and fed but you just couldnt leave it alone leave it alone, leave it alone. My favourites are probably after the disco, holding on for life and leave it alone but to be honest there isnt a single poor track on the album a rare thing these days. The album follows the bands 20 single, holding on for life, which features as the third track on the. Holding on for life, a song by broken bells on spotify. If you enjoyed the video and song, be sure to hit that like and subscribe button below. Broken bells holding on for life solomun remix youtube.
Youre holding on for life holding on for life, love holding on for love youre holding on for life holding on for life, love holding on for love light another cigarette burning in the cold waiting on the street for your man youre trying not to look so young and miserable you gotta get your kicks while you can and in the latin quarter sitting. Written by band members james mercer and brian burton and produced by the latter, the song was originally recorded for the bands second studio album, after the disco, on which it appears as the third track. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. In october, broken bells announced that their after the disco album would come paired. Jan 31, 2014 check out holding on for life by broken bells on amazon music.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Broken bells have shared a live video for holding on for life, aptly immortalizing a performance of the song at the fonda theatre in hollywood. Hanging on for life starts off with some wobbly eerie synths, but then the classic broken bells sound of the strumming acoustic guitar slides in and sets the tone for an amazing broken bell track. Nov 05, 20 listen to your favorite songs from holding on for life by broken bells now. And i think at that point, we had already done the song after the disco, and we. The last video we had done for the ghost inside was more like a narrative short film done in a similar way.
The song finds vocalist james mercer channeling his inner barry gibb. You can preorder after the disco on november 5, 20. Album holding on for life solomun remix licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of columbia. Check out holding on for life by broken bells on amazon music. Broken bells are holding on for life with kate mara and anton yelchin shins james mercer and danger mouse drop after the disco lp on january 14 kyle mcgovern november 21, 20. Nov 25, 20 broken bells, a collaboration between singer and guitarist james mercer and producer and musician danger mouse, perform an exclusive live version of their new single holding on for life at the.
Verse 1 girl take a seat, rest your weary bones your secrets safe in my hands tell me about the years and let me buy an hour. The band consists of james mercer vocals, guitar and brian danger mouse burton multiple instruments, production. Broken bells holding on for life zeds dead remix by. Stream broken bells holding on for life zeds dead remix by zeds dead from desktop or your mobile device. Light another cigarette burning in the cold waiting on the street for your man youre trying not to look so young and miserable you gotta get your kicks while you can in the lighted corner, sitting on your own what a lovely day to be lonely youre holding on for life holding. About holding on for life the first single off of broken bells 2nd lp, after the disco. Its a trip into a futuristic planet and explores themes of age, romance and exploration. American indie rock band broken bells are back after a couple years on hiatus. That same day they covered and i love her alongside footage of ringo starr on an old television as part of the late show with david letterman beatles week to celebrate the 50th. Holding on for life was directed by jacob gentry and produced by. Girl take a seat, rest your weary bones your secrets safe in my hands tell me about the years and let me buy an hour maybe help me to understand. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
Broken bells holding on for life 2014, vinyl discogs. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Nov 21, 20 broken bells are holding on for life with kate mara and anton yelchin shins james mercer and danger mouse drop after the disco lp on january 14 kyle mcgovern november 21, 20. All songs considered the new record by james mercer and danger mouse will make. Broken bells, the sideproject of danger mouse and the shins james mercer, recently revealed they will release their sophomore album after the disco in january with a teaser video and an.
Holding on for life by broken bells on amazon music unlimited. Also if you want to recommend a song for me to do, just. Listen to songs by broken bells for free with amazon music unlimited trial. This is the lead single from their after the disco album. Broken bells holding on for life solomun rmx radio. Broken bells holding on for life live on letterman. Watch the second broken bells video with kate mara and anton.
The last video we had done for 2010s the ghost inside was more like a narrative short film done in a similar. Albums include broken bells, after the disco, and meyrin fields ep. After the disco is a stunning and intelligent release from the broken bells, and dont let the title fool you. Music video by broken bells performing holding on for life. Recorded with the seventeenpiece angel city string orchestra and a fourpiece choir, the album was released by columbia records on january 31, 2014. After the disco 20 broken bells are an indie rock duo comprising vocalist james mercer of the shins and producer brian danger mouse burton. Broken bells holding on for life lyrics hd youtube. Nov 04, 20 music video by broken bells performing holding on for life. Its almost like you know that movie usual suspects, where the guy is looking at all. The last video we had done for the ghost inside was more like a narrative short film done in a similar. Nov 21, 20 broken bells, the duo of danger mouse and shins frontman james mercer, return early next year with their sophomore album after the disco, and theyve brought out some big guns in the short film. Holding on for life by broken bells on amazon music. Broken bells second studio album, after the disco, is scheduled for release in january 2014 thibaut remy, andy gallagher and richard sprenger, mon 25 nov 20. C 20 columbia records, a division of sony music entertainment.
Youre holding on for life holding on for life oh holding on for love. Broken bells holding on for life lyrics songmeanings. Broken bells holding on for life live on letterman youtube. Broken bells have shared the first track from their forthcoming album, after the disco, their first release in three years. Holding on for life by broken bells song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position. Stream broken bells holding on for life solomun rmx radio edit by solomun from desktop or your mobile device. Broken bells holding on for life zeds dead remix by zeds dead published on 20140423t23. Nov 21, 20 broken bells present after the disco starring anton yelchin and kate mara. Broken bells get intimate in live holding on for life. The album is fantastic from start to finish, a true testament to musicians who know and love what they are doing. Broken bells holding on for life zeds dead remix by zeds.
Youre holding on for life holding on for life, love holding on for love submit corrections. Broken bells holding on for life lyrics genius lyrics. Holding on for life is a song performed by american alternative rock band broken bells. Mercer is a member of the indie rock band the shins and burton is a member of gnarls barkley and dangerdoom, as well as being a respected producer for such artists as beck, gorillaz, the. Listen to your favorite songs from holding on for life by broken bells now. Broken bells holding on for life solomun rmx radio edit by solomun published on 2014.
Lyrics to holding on for life by broken bells in hd. Broken bells debuts video for holding on for life, featuring kate mara and anton yelchin watch. List of all the songs by broken bells, heard in movies and tv shows. Lyrics submitted by cowabunga23, edited by jph1504 holding on for life as written by brian burton james mercer. Holding on for life was directed by jacob gentry and produced by popfilms in conjunction with the creators. The first single off of broken bells 2nd lp, after the disco. To accompany the release, the band will release a short film of the. A few weeks ago, the word on the street was that the band was gearing up to release their second studio album called after the disco some time in january 2014. See more ideas about after the disco, cool album covers and disco cd. Jan 31, 2014 after the disco is a stunning and intelligent release from the broken bells, and dont let the title fool you. Titled holding on for life, the new video was, like the first one, directed by. Broken bells are holding on for life in remix song.
It was released along with a two part youtube short film starring anton yelchin and kate mara. Broken bells present after the disco starring anton yelchin and kate mara. Dec 06, 20 music video by broken bells performing holding on for life. Broken bells release new single holding on for life.
Today, they let loose the first single from the new album, holding on. Broken bells holding on for life pseudo video youtube. Broken bells, the duo of danger mouse and shins frontman james mercer, return early next year with their sophomore album after the disco, and theyve brought out some big guns in the short film. After the disco is the second studio album by american alternative rock band broken bells. Nov 04, 20 broken bells, the sideproject of danger mouse and the shins james mercer, recently revealed they will release their sophomore album after the disco in january with a teaser video and an.
Broken bells shares new song, accidentally channels bee gees. Broken bells lyrics 28 song lyrics sorted by album, including medicine, the high road, the ghost inside. If we tell you theres a distinct bee gees aura about the new broken bells single, holding on for life, please dont take that the wrong way. It is written by band members james mercer and brian burton, and produced by brian burton. Broken bells 2 holding on for life zeds dead remix. It was released as the albums lead single on november 21, 20. Vinyl single, 12 broken bells holding on for life 2014, vinyl discogs. Broken bells are holding on for life with kate mara and anton.
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