In my living room with Thao

Thao was the subject of the very first Yours Truly piece; filmed in the Marina with rented cameras, borrowed time and absolutely no idea what the fuck we were doing. But Thao made it easy, busting balls and carrying us through that first experience, like a big sister. Two years later, the night before she left SF for tour: Thao, Willis, Adam, and some friends from the Lexington came over to drink wine, play Saved by the Bell the board game and watch Thao perform songs from her new album, “Know Better Learn Faster.” (Directed & edited by Nate Chan, with additional camera by Eugene Cheung).


According to Thao:

“Know Better Learn Faster is a song about being too late, ill-equipped upon arrival, and a little too lacking throughout.
It is the audit and condemnation of both parties of a relationship– neither one can nor will cut it and so the very important, sweet thing they have haphazardly built of course falls down.

The line ” I was up in arms all night” is somewhat literal. I have terrible sleep patterns, especially when shit goes down. But i don’t stand sentinel with weapons; that was for the sake of word play. Also how weird and dangerous would I be if I did that.”

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9 Comments

  1. Posted November 5, 2009 at 12:09 pm | Permalink

    First music video I’ve attended. Great experience, fantastic to see the finished product. Captured the moment so well…

  2. Paul
    Posted November 5, 2009 at 3:32 pm | Permalink

    this isn’t related 2 the post…but this is my favorite music site now…keep up the dope work…I’ve found so much good music already

    Peace…seeeeeee ya

  3. Posted November 6, 2009 at 1:51 pm | Permalink

    Nice video…

  4. Posted November 7, 2009 at 11:39 pm | Permalink

    very first yet doesnt show- really nice guys i love it- Bob, you’re hella awkward in the background.

  5. Posted November 9, 2009 at 12:53 am | Permalink

    Wow, this is a first? I like the subtle introduction, it’s perfect for the idea of “in my living room.” Thanks, I’m disappointed I missed her at Treasure Island.

  6. Posted November 9, 2009 at 2:38 am | Permalink

    thanks everyone — thao is amazing!

    sfcritic: oh nah, the video we were referring to was shot two years ago down by the docks in the Marina (not sure if it’s still on the interwebs). the vid above was shot a few weeks ago.

  7. Posted November 9, 2009 at 7:23 am | Permalink

    awesome. thank you so much for this! :)

  8. Posted November 9, 2009 at 12:05 pm | Permalink

    really standout video in a long string of exceptional videos. lookin good.

  9. Posted November 12, 2009 at 6:17 pm | Permalink

    alpha said it right. either way, looking good.

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