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Air - La Femme D'Argent

The first track from Airs' Moon Safari album, accompanied by scenes from a video shot from a streetcar traveling down Market Street in San Francisco in 1905. Before the earthquake/fire of 1906 des...  
 
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imperabo (1 hour ago) Show Hide
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And every vehicle is going 5mph. The rules we have make the efficiency of modern life possible.
fredericoderio (10 hours ago) Show Hide
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This fusion of slowed-down old footage and modern soundtrack draws the viewer in to the intimate detail of the activities of the people on that day: the newspaper boys, the men in their suits, the man galloping on a horse, the kids holding on to the back of the car...you can even see the dust flying into the air from their shoes.

It's magical and the recognisable human traits on displays reminds us of our shared humanity....across the ages.
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Seven minutes of controlled chaos. No seat belts, helmets, traffic signs or traffic cops. Just people taking responsibility for their own safety.

Today we label Draino Do not drink, And Handheld hair dryers Do not use in the shower, bathtub, or while sleeping.

What happened to us?
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Amazing video!
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Sweet - I'm gonna be walking down Market Street this time next month - 3rd visit to SF.......can't wait to get back!!
Bonnie - Dublin, Ireland
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I'm impressed as I look at the area and consider that every one of those bricks was laid by hand. I mean to think that entire street was hand-made and not just bulldozed and then covered in asphalt is truly a remarkable thing.

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