Synopsis
Veronica Falls perform "My Heart Beats" in a bright, deliberately retro setting built from pop-art colors, pastel backdrops, and repeated visual loops. The band members appear in stylized tableaus as the imagery shifts between performance shots and playful, psychedelic compositions. Rather than following a conventional narrative, the video mirrors the song's buoyant romantic energy through repetition, graphic framing, and a springlike palette. Its handmade, slightly surreal presentation gives the track a visual identity rooted in vintage pop design and early indie-pop aesthetics.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video was presented as a deliberately retro-styled piece, with pop-art imagery, pastel colors, and looping scenes that favor graphic repetition over a linear storyline.
- "My Heart Beats" was the first new Veronica Falls single to follow the band's 2011 debut album. It later appeared on the group's second album, "Waiting for Something to Happen."
- The song was recorded on a freezing boat on the River Thames during sessions produced by Rory Attwell. The unusual location became one of the most memorable details associated with the track's production.
- In an interview, the band said the song was comparatively easy to record and that they went through roughly five attempts before settling on the finished version.
- Contemporary coverage described the track as a brighter, more accessible side of Veronica Falls, contrasting with the darker mood often associated with their debut.
- The single was backed by "Killing Time" and released in 2012 through Bella Union, with a corresponding 7-inch release on Slumberland Records.