King RatModest Mouse just debuted their widely anticipated video for "King Rat," directed by the late Heath Ledger. The animated video coincides with the release of the new Modest Mouse EP.In January of 2007, while visiting his homeland of Australia, Heath Ledger presented Isaac Brock of Modest Mouse with an idea to direct a video for their yet-to-be-released song ‘King Rat’. Heath’s vision, brave and unapologetic in its nature, would marry his love of bold and original mus...
Undercover, Australia — A rumour was going around a little while back that Heath Ledger had directed a music video for a favourite of indie kids everywhere, Modest Mouse. Now, it turns out its t... more info
Stereogum —
There's been much talk and speculation regarding the Heath Ledger-directed video for
No One's First, And You're Next
's "King Rat." The EP's out today, and so is Ledg... more info
The Playlist — It seems MySpace have the debut today of the Modest Mouse video for "King Rat" which we reported Heath Ledger directing and Terry Gilliam animating before the former's un... more info
Rolling Stone — The Heath Ledger-directed video for Modest Mouse’s “King Rat” premiered today, over 18 months after the Academy Award-winning actor passed away tragically at the ag... more info
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King RatModest Mouse just debuted their widely anticipated video for "King Rat," directed by the late Heath Ledger. The animated video coincides with the release of the ... more info
MTV.com News — Animated clip intended to raise awareness of whaling practices was completed as tribute to the late actor.By James Montgomery
Modest Mouse's "King Rat" music video
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My Old Kentucky — As new news becomes old hat within several hours in this here Blogworld, there's a good chance you've already been bombarded with Modest Mouse's (arguably) new video for ... more info
The Newsroom — Modest Mouse's new animated video 'King Rat' - a protest against illegal whale hunts directed by the late Heath Ledger - debuts exclusively on MySpace Music. NOTE - VIDEO... more info