Midlake - 'Roscoe' (Official Video)

“Roscoe” is a track from @midlakeband’s 'The Trials of Van Occupanther', showcasing the band’s signature blend of rich harmonies, lyrical depth, and cinematic folk-rock sound.Dive into the world and experience the textures, stories, and emotion that define Midlake’s music.

This video was shot on an absolutely beautiful piece of land in Oxfordshire, England while on tour in Europe. We only had a day to shoot the video, so time was of the essence. We had worked with Dan before with Kingfish Pies, and loved his work on that, but didn’t have the chance to actually be a part of the video like we did with Roscoe. It was an enjoyable process for all of us to dress up and ‘act’ together. The last scene where we’re all having a feast was quite nice. It was the end of the day, and although we were tired and hungry, I thought it was a perfect way to celebrate the days work. So don’t be fooled by the acting, the jubilation and hunger was pretty genuine. – Eric Pulido

CAST / CREW
Man: Ben Dilloway
Woman: Martina Spuzevic
Director: Dan Fernbach
Producer: Natalie Roscoe
Director of Photography: George Steel
Runner: Simon Mills

Midlake is an indie rock band from Denton, Texas, known for their rich harmonies, cinematic storytelling, and evolving folk-infused sound. From their breakthrough with The Trials of Van Occupanther to 2022’s For the Sake of Bethel Woods, the band continues to craft timeless, deeply personal music—with more on the horizon.

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[manuelnesyell]

I was searching this song for 10 years. I found it today. Thank you. Just thank you. It is one of the most beautiful songs i ever heard.

[andrewdavies]

I never get tired of listening to Midlake. I can't believe it's more than two years since I watched them live in Cardiff. Excellent live band too. Thank you!

[baconsammich]

HEARD THIS ON A MUSIC LOOP AT WORK, HAD TO FIND OUT THE NAME OF THE BAND. I LOVE IT!!

[DarkIronDwarf]

When they got here, all exhausted, on the roof leaks they got started - and, now, when the rain comes, we can be thankful ❤

[cjcj]

this song is a masterpiece! and i've always loved the video...truly takes you to another time!

[TheFK]

​​Still listening after all those yearsand so glad to see a video made for it

[cococole-fj]

9300 k views !!!! the world is sick ! it is one of the best songs ever

[diegomercadovillarroel]

Trials of Van Occupanther is such a gem of an album

I'm the guy who bought the only Midlake hat at St Louis May 2022. Criminally underrated band.

[dwirandypradhika]

Came here from James Hoffmann's 2007 barista championship performance!

[carolinalicerio]

How am I barely finding this video! I heard this song years ago and it’s my life’s theme song and nightly lullaby. I love you guys 🩶🫶🏼

[aislinnashsands]

I feel like I've been dipped in gold...

[shouiksaib]

Midlake's comparison is just midlake. My loneliness companion, my love midlake. 🇧🇩

[malaikamillions]

So this is a “perfect song”. I can only paste here what I just wrote to a lifelong friend in the style of JD Salinger, seemingly: (ehem): “I sometimes fret that I will pass on unexpectedly before I’ve made sure that you have heard and appreciated this song. It’s really important!
My friend Giovana is suddenly in ICU on ventilator, with poor prospects, and I don’t think I ever forced her to hear this song! I’m just saying, that this song is essential, and I’m genuinely curious if you grok it?!
The ugly truth is - don’t know why it’s so goddamn perfect ! It just is. It comes across like a boring chapter section from a history textbook, if you actually just read the lyrics, yet it’s so terribly emotive, and flows like a rushing brook, that you just want to follow along into its direction. “
It truly reminds me of the feeling I get from the poem “Song of the Brook” by Alfred Lord Tennyson - (you’ll thank me for the reference)
ps. if anyone can indulge me in the narrative of this songs creation, I would clap and squeal with glee. How did this narrative turn into this song? Who was enamored with the context and how? These things are my version of precious jewels in life.

[heideggerdowson]

cannot get enough of Midlake. A brilliant and exceptional band

[ScottSmithMusic]

Just heard/found out about you guys on the KUTX Austin Studio recording. Listened to 3. Beautiful meshing of sounds you have. New yet classic - nostalgic... Got that timelessness. You tapped in. Hope to see you through all the way. ✨Something special.

[ParaSpikyHyperGoomba]

No way! It's amazing to see this in higher quality.

[daveydudely]

funny i never think about there being a video because i care nothing for them, consider them a distraction. but i loved this album so much, it's fun to see there was one.

[K_Pavlis]

So many years and this masterpiece still HIT me so lovely straigth to the heart <3 !!!!

[JohnRivers-gr]

great, wonderful, just the continuity.