This Head I Hold
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| "This Head I Hold" | |
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| Single by Electric Guest | |
| from the album Mondo | |
| Released | January 4, 2012 |
| Recorded | 2006 |
| Length | 2:56 |
| Label | Downtown Records |
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| Producer(s) | Danger Mouse |
"This Head I Hold" is the first single from Electric Guest's debut album Mondo. It was one of the best-selling singles in France of 2012.
Taccone said the song was conceived as a "constant reminder that you don’t have to follow in the steps of whatever kind of culture you’re a part of or whatever your society says you should or shouldn’t do."[1] Taccone presented the demo to his friend, Brian Burton, with plans to give the song to a woman.[2] Burton, however, insisted that it was too good to give away.[2]
Music video
On January 4, 2012, the band released a promotional video featuring the band playing the song live on stage.[3] In advance of the album's release, they released a second video built around the narrative of a talent competition and a desert expedition.[3] It was directed by Keith Schofield.[4]