Synopsis

Two friends turn an ordinary day into a playful creative adventure. They shoot hoops, throw darts at balloons, listen to records, drink beer, and wander through the woods. After discovering recording equipment, they experiment with homemade field recordings, capturing the sounds of everyday objects and actions. Styled with a distinctly retro look, the video treats friendship, boredom, and artistic curiosity with a relaxed, whimsical charm that matches the song's easygoing mood.

Factoids & Trivia

• "Harps" appeared on The Sea and Cake's 2012 album "Runner" and the music video was released in October 2012.

• The video centers on Lynn Guarino and Ashley Lyn Clinton, who play the pair of friends.

• Its retro visual style and low-key humor were widely compared to the offbeat aesthetic associated with Wes Anderson.

• The homemade recording session features sounds produced by ordinary materials, including sand, a banana, and celery. The music itself does not reveal the results, leaving the imagined recordings as part of the joke.

• The production credits list Kyle Repka as cinematographer, Moss Levenson as editor, Ross Martineau as stylist, Gabe Koplowitz as co-producer, and Irving Harvey as colorist.