The Shins' 'Simple Song' Gets A Music Video

The Shins released a downloadable version of their music video for "Simple Song" off their upcoming album Port of Morrow exclusively on iTunes today.

Familial battles and sibling strife is often the subject of hilarity, a subject The Shins capitalize on in this slightly disturbing, though oddly touching video. Shot in a home-video style, it touches on the hatred fueling the Mercer family. James Mercer, vocalist and instrumentalist of The Shins, stars as the recently deceased father of the family, playing one last trick on his three children when he sends them on a wild chase around their childhood home to find a hidden deed.

The video features three siblings as children and adults as they run-amuck in the house up for grabs, pulling dirty tricks as they fight for ownership. Father Mercer has the last laugh, though.

Watch a teaser for the "Simple Song" music video below:

Listen to the full version of "Simple Song" below, or go to iTunes to download the free version of the music video:

Comments

[Amanda Dissinger]

08:39 AM on 03/06/2012

Loving the new Shins' music. "Bait and Switch" is probably one of my new favorite Shins songs- so playful and fun and such a return to older Shins music. so good!

[Kevin Corcoran Jr]

12:53 AM on 02/27/2012

Woah. The shins is one of those bands that is able to actually capture emotions from past experiences and bring them right back as if we were emotionally time traveling. The blend of this song and video is magical, immaculate, and unforgettable. I consider myself incredibly lucky to be living during a time that a band like The Shins exists... I'm simply blown away by everything they do. I am so anxious for the works on the new album... just three more weeks away!

[Adam Sadler]

12:29 AM on 02/27/2012

This is such a brilliant video to an incredible song! I got the video for FREE on iTunes!! I can't wait for "Port of Morrow" on 3/20!!

[Adecmr]

11:54 PM on 02/26/2012

Yes! Love the shins! This new video is amazing!

[sheirah]

03:51 PM on 02/26/2012

Absolutely cannot wait for Port of Morrow to come out in March. I've been waiting for new Shins for YEARS! They're such an incredibly talented band and cannot stop jamming to this song!

[rrsiteman]

03:55 PM on 02/25/2012

In case you didnt know, you can totally grab this video for FREE on itunes! I know I've been playing it on repeat all morning =] http://bit.ly/wmcUv3

[Elyse Howdershell]

09:03 PM on 02/24/2012

Here's a sweet Pitchfork article on the vid:) http://p4k.in/ydh8D8

[shelbyw1233]

02:26 PM on 02/22/2012

i absolutely love this video. it is available for free download on iTunes for a limited time!

[sarabm14]

04:11 PM on 02/21/2012

Love this. I really liked the track when it came out and now that I've seen the music video, I appreciate it even more. Can't wait for the album on 3/20!