Synopsis
A group of young people spend time outdoors, exploring a vivid natural landscape and enjoying an atmosphere of carefree adventure. The bright, sun-soaked imagery gradually becomes stranger, with kaleidoscopic effects and surreal visual distortions reshaping the experience. What begins as a straightforward celebration of youth and nature takes a sudden turn, giving the video an uncanny edge. Its rapid changes, saturated colors, and psychedelic treatment mirror the energetic, genre-blurring character of "Separator."
Factoids & Trivia
- The official video was released online on April 8, 2013, ahead of the May release of Crystal Fighters' second album, "Cave Rave."
- "Separator" was one of the early tracks previewed from "Cave Rave." The song appeared online on February 18, 2013, before the official video followed.
- The video's visual style has been described as a kaleidoscope of trippy imagery, with bright nature photography transformed through rapid effects and distorted compositions.
- Contemporary coverage highlighted the video's young cast exploring nature, while also emphasizing the unexpected twist that changes the tone of the clip.
- "Separator" is the fourth track on "Cave Rave" and runs for 4 minutes and 8 seconds.
- The video was presented as a United States music-video production, despite Crystal Fighters' strong musical connection to the Basque Country.