If youve ever wanted to spend a pleasant afternoon just hanging out and vibing with Toro y Moi, his new video for Ordinary Pleasure is the next-best thing. The video, which has been seamlessly shot and edited to appear as one smooth take, begins with a walk down the hall of Company Studio, the Oakland arts space run by Toro y Moi, a.k.a. Chaz Bear. The camera enters to find Bear sitting at a piano, jamming on the theme from The Godfather as incense burns. Hows it going? he says, turning to face us with a friendly smile. Im Chaz.
He introduces the members of his band, who begin to play the rosy, relaxed synth-funk of Ordinary Pleasure as Bear gives us a dancing tour of his studio. Theres a guy putting the finishing touches on a minimalist painting, people photocopying flyers, musicians messing around with their instruments.
Does sex even sell anymore? Bear sings as he strips off his red T-shirt. I feel like Ive seen it all, or maybe Im just old. He changes into a new outfit and grabs a rose, then poses on the couch for a quick photo shoot. A large rug on the floor reads Realitys tight if the music is right. Soon were outside for a backyard party where Bear dances with his friends and employees.
Ordinary Pleasure is the latest single from Toro y Mois new album Outer Peace, released in late January. Toro y Moi is on tour now.
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