Of Monsters and Men: Little Talks

I saw this music video today from the Icelandic band, Of Monsters and Men. The group’s video for their single, Little Talks is nothing short of captivating. The heavy horn sound at the beginning of the song pulled me in, while the black-and-white imagery kept me locked in. Part pirate expedition, part mythical sci-fi adventure, the “pirates” encounter a craft that’s crash-landed. Inside the vessel is a colorful creature that one can’t help but notice looks like Bjork, circa 1997’s Homogenic period (well, the band is from Iceland after all). Together, they encounter a variety of imposing creatures and fear-inducing challenges, yet don’t underestimate the ornate fashion sense of this Shirley Manson/Gaga/Bjork-inspired Tinkerbell. She may have what looks like beautiful butterfly wings under her eyes, but she’s anything but frilly. And in its own very unique way, the video's end can't help but inspire the iconic line: "There's no place like home." BSo