Synopsis

Seeed perform "Release" in Jamaica, bringing the song's dancehall energy into a live concert setting. The video cuts between the band members onstage, close-ups of the performers, crowd reactions, and footage of the surrounding Jamaican environment. Rather than following a narrative, it works as a vibrant performance document, emphasizing the connection between Seeed's Berlin-based reggae fusion and the musical culture that inspired it. The relaxed outdoor atmosphere, rhythmic editing, and audience participation give the clip the feel of a celebratory summer concert.

Factoids & Trivia

• "Release" was issued on June 21, 2004, as the third and final single from Seeed's album "Music Monks."

• The song reached No. 54 in Germany, No. 47 in Austria, and No. 71 in Switzerland.

• The video places Seeed at a concert in Jamaica, making the setting especially relevant to the track's dancehall and reggae influences.

• "Release" was Seeed's first single to use only English lyrics.

• The track is built around a sample from The Cure's 1985 single "Close to Me," reworked into Seeed's reggae-dancehall sound.

• The song appeared on the soundtrack of the 2004 video game "FIFA Football 2005," helping introduce Seeed to an international gaming audience.