Synopsis
"Jaguar" presents a dreamy tropical escape built around a woman, a friendly puppy, and the sunlit beaches of St. Martin in the Virgin Islands. The video lingers on the pair as they move through a postcard-like island setting, intercutting relaxed moments with views of the shoreline, water, and surrounding landscape. Rather than following a conventional narrative, it works as a gentle visual companion to Monster Rally's hazy, sample-based sound, turning an ordinary beach outing into a warm, nostalgic fantasy.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video was shot on location at St. Martin in the Virgin Islands, giving its tropical imagery an authentic setting rather than relying on studio recreations.
- "Jaguar" was released in 2012 as part of Monster Rally's album *Beyond the Sea*, issued by Gold Robot Records.
- The track appeared ahead of the album's June 19, 2012 release and was also promoted as part of a limited-edition 12-inch vinyl package.
- The video's relaxed combination of beach scenery, a woman, and a dog mirrors the escapist character associated with *Beyond the Sea*, an album assembled from samples taken from records collected in cities across the United States.
- Gold Robot Records included "Jaguar" in its catalog of Monster Rally video projects under the identifier GRRV10.
- The song is tagged with styles including exotica, surf, psychedelic music, hip-hop, and indie, a combination reflected in the video's retro island atmosphere.