Synopsis
Alpine's members move through a stark, snowbound landscape while an expedition searches for the mythical Yeti. The band's performance is woven into mock-documentary footage of climbing, tracking and mounting tension, turning the song's cool, dreamlike pop into a playful adventure. The mountain setting, absurdly serious quest and sudden creature reveal give the clip a storybook quality, while the contrast between the polished band images and the deliberately deadpan hunt supplies much of its charm.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video was released in July 2012, ahead of Alpine's debut album, *A Is for Alpine*, which arrived in Australia on August 10, 2012.
- Shooting took place in Victoria's Alpine region, making the snowy setting a literal extension of the band's name.
- The Yeti storyline gives the clip a knowingly old-fashioned expedition feel, contrasting with the bright, modern pop production of "Gasoline."
- "Gasoline" later reached No. 31 in the 2012 Triple J Hottest 100.
- A separate visual treatment appeared in 2013, built around dancers, mirrored imagery and kaleidoscopic editing. Choreographer Stephen Tannos described the concept as a sensual fantasy designed to complement the track's intimacy.
- The 2013 dance-based version was presented by NPR as an especially strong meeting of choreography, music and editing, helping the song reach a wider US audience.
- "Gasoline" was nominated for Best Independent Single/EP at the 2012 AIR Awards.