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To celebrate the longest solar eclipse thus far in the 21st century the duo from Empire Of The Sun have created a six and a half minute ode to the constellations while offering Parklife-goers some clues as to what their debut live setup may look like. This is easily the whackiest performance clip we've seen in quite some time.

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Posted on July 21, 2009 at 7:37pm by Ash.
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Andrew McMillen said...
Completely fascinating. This is one of the most interesting stories happening in music today. I can definitely see how this could be interpreted as overblown and unnecessary, but I really dig how EOTS are building this project beyond the confines of recorded music. Thanks for covering this, Pedestrian!  
Jul 21, 2009
at 08:47pm
Shaz said...
Amazing..  
Jul 21, 2009
at 09:01pm
isalop1989 said...
Amazing performance! Empire of the sun really original music! love from Guatemala.  
Jul 21, 2009
at 09:09pm
jefske said...
GREAT.
Finally for the world to see.  
Jul 21, 2009
at 09:29pm
Juanh said...
Expected something lengthy and a live version of we are the people but alright man.......  
Jul 21, 2009
at 09:29pm
Nayeli said...

I love Empire of the Sun is a great band whit fantastic and original music!!!

congrats!!  
Jul 21, 2009
at 09:30pm
HGRD said...
wow! that's amazing!  
Jul 21, 2009
at 09:41pm
AN ENTITY said...
Empire of the Sun should be ashamed of this damn publicity stunt, damn near ruined the Solar eclipse for me. Why did they lie?  
Jul 22, 2009
at 12:01am
tim said...
this made me feel like listening to Lovers  
Jul 22, 2009
at 01:20am
Serena said...
Finally I see EOTS play live for the first time!! Good work!!  
Jul 22, 2009
at 01:21am
misty said...
Walking on a Dream CD is wonderful BUT this isn't! I think it needs some Donnie Sloan input (he wrote and played on all the best tracks) I see Luke Littlemore wasn't included in this either - why don't they admit they've split?  
Jul 22, 2009
at 01:22am
joe murtagh said...
Oh dear. Was that it? Come on guys, if you're playing live make it a real spectacular show. 6 and a half minutes of miming to your least successful 'tunes'.

I'm dissapointed.
I think I'll stick to listening to the CD thanks. Plus, I thought you were a duo. Have you fallen out or something?

I'm a fan, but that wasn't fantastic. Sorry

'Emperor's new clothes' me thinks  
Jul 22, 2009
at 01:28am
Love the set, the outfits, the makeup, the performance but where are the songs? Style over substance!  
Jul 22, 2009
at 02:29am
kronicaholic6 said...
what was the name of the first song?
anyways, if it wasn't for Empire of the Sun pulling a live broadcast, I wouldn't have even known there was a cool eclipse happening that I can't even see, none the less, I don't see anyone else making any attempts at staging a performance during an amazing galactic event. It is definitely something that I wish I was able to make plans for, to actually see the eclipse. I could have gone for at least one color theme though.

Black and White Extraordinaire,
Announcing Cosmic Grace,
Long Live The Empire!  
Jul 22, 2009
at 02:44am
charley said...
it was alright, but i was thinking it could have been better. I love Empire of the sun's music it's amazing,
But I feel a bit dissapointed.
The set and outfits are good, would help if that video was in colour.

+ I know Nick doesn't do the live shows, but i really think he should, as atm its more like Luke Steele's solo show. Not Empire Of The Sun
 
Jul 22, 2009
at 02:56am
PunkyGirlx3 said...
i liked it ^^  
Jul 22, 2009
at 03:21am
Louise Banks said...
I know that Nick isn't attending because he's working on his next Pnau record in New York. And the first song is called 'Breakdown', I think it was an iTunes bonus track for Australia.

I was a little disappointed to see this, I must admit I wasn't expecting a preview of how their live performances were going to be. I don't understand why Luke's miming if he was preparing for a live show that he'll (hopefully) be singing in. He doesn't need to mime! Still brilliant though, looking forward seeing to the live shows.  
Jul 22, 2009
at 03:22am
Kayla Richmond said...
Ah man, I love Breakdown. Awesome performance. Really, really wish Parklife wasn't over 18, ugh. I've been waiting to see Empire since the day Walking on a Dream started playing on triple j  
Jul 22, 2009
at 04:29am
krs said...
What a Bullshit !!  
Jul 22, 2009
at 04:34am
Courtney said...
Go Empire it was awesome, wicked song and im sure there will be no miming at Parklife. = P  
Jul 22, 2009
at 04:37am
paige said...
people have made some pretty negative comments but i thought this was really gurd te costumes were amazing i loved the Swordfish hotkiss night bit :))) luke steele (L) i love ur voice  
Jul 22, 2009
at 05:32am
L.E. Nelson said...
Add color ... get rid of the annoying dancing girls ... and play 'We are the People'! ... that is my song of the year!  
Jul 22, 2009
at 07:53am
Justin in Utah said...
This sucked. I like EOTS, but this shit just sucked.  
Jul 22, 2009
at 07:58am
Kirsty said...
Wow.
Empire, your amazing.
ily guys much  
Jul 22, 2009
at 10:22am
Puffanc said...
Amazing!!!! I love the Empire of the Sun!!! :)  
Jul 22, 2009
at 10:36am
GUSS GUSS said...
omg amazing but where are the hits? watp? woad? sots? mmm but amazing yeah love u guys ....please come to mexico  
Jul 22, 2009
at 10:37am
lUlU said...
The woman with the phone, next to Luke, is Luke's wife???  
Jul 22, 2009
at 12:29pm
wayne brown said...
i love we are the people but i everything else is shit /glad there aussie/one hit wonders like cricket
 
Jul 22, 2009
at 01:40pm
Jade said...
Has the solar eclipse broadcast already been on?  
Jul 22, 2009
at 08:04pm
Kirsty from England said...
whats with all the hate you guys?
this is amazing.
and i just read a comment saying
'why dont they admit they've split?'
cause they haven't split.
Nick doesnt play the live shows.
Get over it.  
Jul 22, 2009
at 08:16pm
Miah said...
I LOVE Empire of the Sun!!!! And if you don't like them don't say anything just move on!
LOVE YOU EMPIRE OF THE SUN!!!!  
Jul 22, 2009
at 10:56pm
Louis said...
GEE I HOPE THAT HOT DRUMMER FROM PNAU PLAYS AT PARKLIFE AND TAKES HIS SHIRT OFF  
Jul 22, 2009
at 11:05pm
Bossplaya said...
I hope they will be supplying lsd with their show, preferaly rain it down in conffety tabs  
Jul 22, 2009
at 11:37pm
mOther said...
they filmed this over here in western australia just back on the 10th.  
Jul 23, 2009
at 12:16am
conde said...
J'ADOORE !!! etonnant et merveilleux . . .  
Jul 23, 2009
at 07:31am
exa said...
the first time I saw this in the "live broadcast" I hated it. I was disappointed
Now, the more I watch it, the more I like it.  
Jul 23, 2009
at 09:00am
Lisa said...
usually I adore what empire of the sun makes but there I was really really disapointed and sincerally that's the worst song i've never eard sorry about that  
Jul 23, 2009
at 11:30am
paige said...
Kirsty from england i sooooo agree and her comment is verry verry true i dont no wts with the bad comments cus he wasnt tht bad :|  
Jul 23, 2009
at 12:34pm
leo kalimba said...
absolutely innovative and sacred to the exsperience of the future shows . keep coolin leo k . from radioradio in rome also on sky 915  
Jul 23, 2009
at 01:39pm
me2 said...
ABSOLUTER MIST  
Jul 23, 2009
at 03:19pm
Ubbs said...
heard from a friend of a friend of a friend that Nicks past bands had split because of his demands etc etc etc I still think they are great so yeah... woo  
Jul 24, 2009
at 03:42am
Tom in Ireland said...
first time I saw it I was like "ehhhh ok not what i was expecting" and was abit disappointed, regardless their album is class and very original.
Greetz from Ireland  
Jul 24, 2009
at 04:28am
Garnett said...
Not real happy with this one, I can't see this one being big, I'm going to PARKLIFE, and if I her a boring song like ths I'll be walkin too another stage/set  
Jul 24, 2009
at 05:58am
MP said...
AWESOME. I really want them to come to Europe now...
 
Jul 24, 2009
at 07:23am
Jacob said...
I didnt like it at first... i was like... wtf?!?! thought it was stupid. But i kinda just kept listening to it every once and a while and its really grown on me. Some say its boring, but i think its got a little bit of a house/funk feel to it. I think it was just way too out there, way too random to pick up at first. I think it was alright really, id give it a 6 out of 10.

btw im having serious trouble getting this security code right... haha i feel like an idiot  
Jul 26, 2009
at 11:06am
Alphamännchen said...
ABSOLUTE SCHEIßE
ABSOLUTE SHIT
I HATE IT  
Jul 26, 2009
at 01:26pm
hmmm said...
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25836866-5006024,00.html  
Jul 27, 2009
at 11:54am
A said...
I LOVE it. out of this world  
Aug 01, 2009
at 04:13am
loving life said...
Man... this is crazy stuff! I think this was done from more of an artistic point of view and not from a mainstream sorta lets just give the people what they want! These guys are sick! Whats the big deal if they let some people down? Not a single person is going to lose sleep because of it! I reakon keep doing what your doing guys cause its your band and your music the people who will follow will follow. The others will get over it. sick video  
Aug 05, 2009
at 10:16am
nayeli guadalupe sanchez ortiz said...
empire of the sun son los mejores sus caanciones me facinan los mega quiero sigan asi  
Aug 08, 2009
at 04:54pm
nayeli guadalupe sanchez ortiz said...
olaz nenex zolo recuerde k son los mejores del mundo y mas x ti luke steele eres un bon bombocito super guapisisimo mi correo es bella.chica@hotmail.com
kiero k me manden la pagina oficial de empire of the sun  
Aug 15, 2009
at 04:25pm
viva empire of the sun said...
es muy buena la musica de empire of the sun
ya quiero que salga el juego para ipod touch e iphone
se ve muy bueno el juego ya mire el video y que bueno que sale Xilitla San Luis Potosi eso ayuda en el turismo en mexico
 
Aug 22, 2009
at 04:06pm
Kelly-Marie said...
Totally LOVE IT! About time a band came out like this.. Sleepy Jackson was good but this is the BEST! Keep it up Steele. I will be following you and see you in Adelaide in October soon. XXX.  
Aug 29, 2009
at 02:06am
Lorraine Bracknell said...
I have only two words for this performance - Absolutely Brilliant!

Keep up the good work Luke - I'll love you forever xx  
Sep 05, 2009
at 07:54am
Samantha said...
I love this song, i love the guys, i love everything.
This kind of music is original...amazing... i love it ;)

xoxoxo Sam from germany  
Sep 17, 2009
at 01:08pm
Martine the Norwegian girl said...
Wow! Dette var veldig Spesiell guys ... Så Spesiell at jeg faktisk likte det! Det var ikke som alle tha andre sanger, fra "Walking on a Dream" album, men ulike, unike!
  Du har gjort en fantastisk jobb folkens! Håper du kommer til Norge snart! Det er mange fans her!

 
Oct 07, 2009
at 07:42am
Hanne also Norwegian girl said...
Hey Martine, I guess they don't understand that. :-) But I did, and I agree - they SHOULD come to Norway!
I love, love, LOVE this one! At first I thought that the songs were not so good, and that the whole show was weird, but after I watched it a couple of times, I absolutely changed my mind. It is brilliant! Brilliant!
...and Luke looks stunning, as always.  
Dec 30, 2009
at 10:15am

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