Broken Bells - Into The Blue (official Video) -
While earlier videos in the series (like "One Night") follow characters finding a new planet after Earth becomes "void," the "Into The Blue" video focuses more on the majestic, atmospheric tone of the journey itself.
The visual pacing aligns with the track's cinematic arrangements , which include lush orchestral strings and organs—a hallmark of the collaboration between producer Danger Mouse and James Mercer . Production Background Broken Bells - Into The Blue (Official Video)
James Mercer has described "the blue" as representing a form of oblivion , though not in a negative way; rather, it’s a sense of freedom and discovery. The video captures this through its dreamlike, drifting visuals. While earlier videos in the series (like "One
The track and its visual presentation were developed alongside long-time collaborator Sam Cohen , who contributed to the songwriting and instrumentation. The video captures this through its dreamlike, drifting
The video is part of a visual series directed by Johnny Chew . Chew’s work on this album cycle uses a "retro-modern" aesthetic inspired by space-time travel.
The official music video for "Into The Blue" serves as the atmospheric title track for ' 2022 album, marking the duo's return after an eight-year hiatus. Creative Direction & Visual Style
The video premiered on October 7, 2022 , coinciding with the full album release. Broken Bells - Into The Blue (Official Video)