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Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson

Posted Fri 14 Aug 2009 11:27AM BST by Mitch Carter in Video Premieres

In 2006, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Pete Yorn contacted actress and recording artist Scarlett Johansson with the idea to record a duets album in the spirit of Serge Gainsbourg's 1960s recordings with Brigitte Bardot. "I was having a strange week of insomnia and when I finally passed out, it came to me in a dream," says Yorn. "I woke up and the whole thing was in my head, fully formed." Johansson was intrigued by Yorn's out-of-the-blue invitation. "It sounded like an interesting little adventure," she explains. "The idea of two people vocalizing their relationship through duets."

The resulting work is released on September 7th 2009, Pete Yorn & Scarlett Johansson BREAK UP, a deeply emotive yet hook-filled song cycle about a tempestuous relationship. A free stream of ‘Relator' is available now at http://www.thebreakupalbum.com/.

We're pleased to give you the first look at the video for 'Relator', the first single from the album. Watch the video below and let us know what you think.

 


13 Comments

1. Mark -
Surprisingly - I LOVE IT!

2. William -
i thnk its a beautiful song. it feels like listening to it ova 'n ova AGAiN....x

3. grover -
this is one of the best songs of the year

4. LAWRENCE -
Really enjoyed it...!Groovy beat..!

5. Yahoo! Music User -
Great song,Great Singers, Great Harmony,Great tune,catchy,
Next one please by this duo!

LUV it.........................

6. Josel -
scarlett.....sounds like amy whinehouse....haha....

7. Yahoo! Music User -
love it...different but amazing!

8. Yahoo! Music User -
Good music

9. Yahoo! Music User -
scarlett johansson reminds me of home alone 3! anyway i luv it =)!

10. PAUL -
can,t help listening to it over and over again.

11. Yahoo! Music User -
well I was surprised by that, never heard her sing before. Hope its the first of many. Loved it!!!!

12. Robert -
B ute iful

13. Yahoo! Music User -
Wow, she could give some of the X-factor contestants a run for their money. Great melody, catchy, little song. Looking forward to hearing the album.
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