Pearl Jam’s new video for ‘Amongst the Waves’ is a gorgeous look at our oceans, a welcome respite from the oil-slicked visions we’ve had for months – but also a call to action to save the big blue.
In true Pearl Jam fashion, this rare music video from the band features a live performance of the oceanic tune, as opposed to the cinematic ‘Jeremy’ style approach they took early in their career.
Singer Eddie Vedder is known to be a maniacal surfer, though to pre-emptively settle any fanboy debate, the main character in the video isn’t him – nor is he the beach-walking guy in the opening with the little girl.
As the song comes to a close, the stunning oceanographic video gives way to a heartbreaking return to the grim realities of the BP oil disaster in the Gulf, along with a message: “There is only one ocean for everyone. Look after it and preserve it for present and future generations.”