Imogen Heap - Xizi She Knows

PLEASE READ: A few of you have picked up on a major oversight from our end. We uploaded this video with 'mono' audio, which is why the mix sounds a little flat and all out of place.

You can watch the stereo version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgvAx2Bdt-o&hd=1

'Xizi She Knows' is the 5th song taken from Imogen's upcoming new album. This video was shot on location in Hangzhou, China on 9th December 2011 and is part of an upcoming film documenting Imogen's 6 week residency in Hangzhou.

Buy the song and find out more at www.imogenheap.com.

Concept: Imogen Heap.
Directed by Imogen Heap and Alexander Goodman.
Edited by Alexander Goodman and Imogen Heap.
Filmed by Alexander Goodman, Mike Lebor, Hedley Dindoyal and Gesha Zhu.
Director of Photography: Alexander Goodman.
Graded / post: Robur.TV.
Produced by Robur.TV.
Footage taken from the film '24 moments in Hangzhou' - coming soon!

Imogen's residency in China was supported by PRS for Music Foundation and British Council. See www.prsformusicfoundation.com and www.britishcouncil.org/china

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Imogen Heap
• Xizi She Knows
• Hangzhou
• China
• New
• Heapsong5
• Heapsongs
• Immi
• Imogen
• Heap

[Smilingisgoodforyou]

I'm blown away. Literally. The visuals are stunning and suit the magical music perfectly... I feel like I've been transported away and my mind feels so refreshed! Like I breathed the air in Hangzhou myself! Freaky...

[CristopherFoster]

@ManChicken There's something really deep about that dancing girl in the printing press. The way tradition keeps her content and grounded; even though drab, modern jobs which leave tradition behind... I may be looking at it too deeply though. All I know is I watch that part over and over again trying to understand what's so charming about it. :)

[KevJames3]

Immy, you always brighten my day :)

[SimDuff]

@SaraMUSt And as for too much going on in her latest work, she might go back to simpler sound mixing in her future work since it's still a part of herself I guess. However, her music reflects who she is when creating it so unless she goes back to the way she once felt, she might never go back and instead keep on evolving. Simply said, her old, rebellious, dark rocking chick is still inside of her but she might not be inspired by her as much these days, being in another state of mind and place.

[SimDuff]

@SaraMUSt You'll have to tell me how you find the actual stereo version!! See, I was appreciating something that wasn't even presented right! I probably should've paid better attention myself! At any rate, the stereo version is way more balanced :P You guys were right all along for the flatness of the sound!

[mingepotato]

@therealKINDLE

It would be interesting to hear Imogen's take on this. I must admit that I feel the mix falls short of delivering the potential that this track has to offer. I still cant stop watching and enjoying it though!

[ShardsOfOnyx]

Why is the new Stereo upload not available for viewing in the United States?

[DavidB5501]

@therealKINDLE This version was posted with mono sound in error. See the note at the top and go to the stereo version.

[therealKINDLE]

This Track has been Poorly Mixed. AWFUL. Why is everything in the Middle? What's happened to the Panning arrangements? The Bass is completely transparent, the Drums are hollow, & all the sounds just get tangled in what can only be described as a bluster of treble. A Total lack of justice to Imogen's last 3 albums.

[Zombbg4]

Maybe because I don't listen to music for a massage, in fact I rarely pay attention to lyrics, I'm completely disappointed with this song. The others are pretty disappointing as well....my opinion of course.

[SaraMUSt]

@SimDuff I totally agree with all of your points here, save the fact that I still think there's a bit too much going on in the latest work...I'm confident, still, that she'll find the "pwope' structure". (In good Immi-evolving-fashion-sense...­I mean...cr@p...do you get my drift?)