Synopsis
Set against a deliberately retro 1980s backdrop, the video follows a young woman caught in a playful, stylized romance. She dances, lip-syncs, and moves through colorful scenes as a French horn becomes the unlikely link between her and a male admirer. Classic freestyle choreography, exaggerated expressions, and bright pop visuals give the clip the feel of a homemade dance film with a sweet, eccentric twist. The result is a whimsical visual counterpart to the song's celebration of music, individuality, and finding connection through an unconventional sound.
Factoids & Trivia
- The official video was released online in June 2013, shortly before the song's June 25 single release.
- Jody Watley is credited on the song, but she does not appear on camera in the original video. A female performer lip-syncs her vocal part instead.
- The clip was designed as a deliberate change from French Horn Rebellion's earlier, more cosmic and space-oriented visuals.
- The French horn is central to the concept. The band wanted the instrument to become a visible part of its identity after feeling that it had been overlooked in earlier singles and videos.
- The song's idea reflects Robert and David Perlick-Molinari's move from classical instrumental training into electronic dance music. Its theme turns the idea of sounding "wrong" into a source of pride.
- "Dancing Out" was the brothers' second collaboration with Jody Watley, following "Cold Enough."
- The video leans heavily into 1980s dance-pop imagery, including freestyle moves, retro styling, and an intentionally exaggerated romantic storyline.
- The track also features Canadian electronic band Young Empires, bringing together the Brooklyn duo, Watley's R&B legacy, and a newer indie-dance act.