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.

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)

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. James Mercer has described "the blue" as representing