Synopsis
Braids' "Lammicken" unfolds as an abstract, psychedelic animation rather than a conventional narrative. Symmetrical fields of color pulse and shift in time with the song, while organic shapes continually transform. Cloud-like masses become flowing streams, translucent jellyfish, floral outlines and other fleeting forms before dissolving into new patterns. The constantly morphing imagery creates an immersive, dreamlike environment that mirrors the track's restless electronic textures and emotional uncertainty.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video was released in 2011 in connection with Braids' debut album, "Native Speaker."
- Its visual language was compared to the shifting screensavers associated with Windows Media Player.
- The imagery is built around symmetry, saturated color and fluid digital transformations, giving the clip an organic but computer-generated appearance.
- The song title comes from Thomas Hardy's novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles." The word refers to the Old English idea of a lamb's weakness, which also informed the song's lyrics.
- "Lammicken" later received a cover version from electronic musician Baths, helping extend attention around the track beyond Braids' original release.