The video premiered with Hot Press who said, “The video accompanies the heartbreaking duet with footage of the duo on the beach, evoking nostalgic, melancholy emotions central to the message of the song.”
The video captures the song’s vulnerability through its nostalgic flashbacks and follows the journey of ‘Save Yourself’ as the pair perform in a cold winter’s park.
In early 2016, the London based duo's alt-country tinged harmony and superbly crafted song writing caught the ear of legendary producer Youth (Paul McCartney/ The Verve/ Crowded House). He invited them to record at his studio in Spain, where ‘Save Yourself’ was recorded. With clear references in their catchy folk sound to the mid-60s sounds of NYC’s Greenwich Village such as Bob Dylan and the Lovin' Spoonful the duo also sit firmly amongst contemporaries like Laura Marling and Ray Lamontagne.
Regarding the video Ferris & Sylvester say, “We shot the video for 'Save Yourself' with Ben Radcliffe on a cold day on the bandstand in Battersea Park. The two of us also filmed parts on our own on a Cornish beach, freezing our fingers off on New Year's Day. We wanted to make our first video as personal as possible so we filmed it in our favourite spots. It is completely raw and honest. We had a great time with it and Ben did an amazing job in capturing the feel of the song.”
Ferris & Sylvester are currently touring Ireland with Áine Cahill throughout April and May. The pair will also play The Islington, London on May 2nd. Full Ferris & Sylvester tour dates can be found below:
FERRIS & SYLVESTER LIVE DATES
02/05 – London, The Islington
04/05 – Dundalk, Spirit Store (w) Áine Cahill
05/05 – Galway, The Loft (w) Áine Cahill
06/05 – Limerick, Dolan’s upstairs (w) Áine Cahill
07/05 – Kilkenny, Set Theatre (w) Áine Cahill
25/05 – London, The Harrison
08/06 – London, The Green Note
12/07 – London, The Half Moon
