Camera Obscura - Fifth In Line To The Throne (4AD Session)

'Fifth In Line To The Throne', taken from Camera Obscura's 4AD Session.

The five-track session was filmed in the band's hometown of Glasgow, at the Tron Theatre, whose 16th century clock tower is one of the city's most recognisable landmarks.

Directed by seasoned 4AD Session collaborators Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, the pair knew exactly how best to present cuts from the act's most recent album, 'Desire Lines', released earlier this year -

"The idea behind the session was pure and simple - Camera Obscura are a perfect band, they record their songs all playing live together and there's a beautiful, unblemished chemistry in that unity."

Shot as the band were about to head off on a US tour, Tracyanne was heavily pregnant at the time, with her bump growing over the shoot as the baby re-positioned. For the session Iain and Jane made a large backdrop of the silvery tree-scape from the album cover and then set the band in front.

Director: Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard
Director of Photography: Chloë Thomson
Camera Assistant: Donald MacSween
Production Assistant: Alison Piper
Recording: Kenny MacLeod
Mixing: Paul Savage
Backline: Jim Brady
Make-up: Kimberley Dewer
Stylist: Alexandra Fiddes

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[lorenzoballester]

I love this band and Belle. Scottish musicians are the best of the world.

[jamiesmith]

Another reason for being a proud Glaswegian! One of the most underrated bands to grace this world! Living in the US for years yet I always come back to Camera Obscura and other Scottish bands!

[jzzzzm]

Almost 2 years since an angel left us... Thinking of you Carey 😢

[bryansandiego]

Never gets old, just gets better!! Please come to San Diego

[feriaPanchitoysuspulgas]

sencillamente una de las mejores canciones del mundo, cada que la escucho me transporta a un lugar mejor... saludos desde LIMA -PERÚ

[pierrelalonde]

They are so good, their sound is unique

[PresidentLincoln]

I saw this band twice live when they came to the US on their various tours. I love them, and I hope they start making new music together.

[raccoonstarsmember]

So beautiful. Carey, you left us too soon.

[Soundtrack]

Los extrañamos en México 😍 🇲🇽 /We miss them in Mexico City

[MrMonikerjay]

Sleep in peace beautiful girl...Miss you Carey

[manusanchez]

Thanks to Tracy & the band, for this beautiful songs from your new jeweldisc....and congratulations for the baby

[ascartasdefogo]

Sempre me emociono com esta banda! <3

[arnieg]

from her in davao city. thank you for the great music camera obscura i love it.

[andreaconsonni]

Che disco e che canzone. Sto ascoltando tantissimo questo disco negli ultimi anni. Mi conforta, mi commuove, mi fa scrivere.

[koetakoeto]

Sad Scottish, who music touched me. You are really Great!

[MarcusMyAlias]

5th play in a row... Won't be the last. 

[Soundtrack]

Carey I will miss you. only you were ahead on the road.😔

[lilex-wruy]

Me pone la piel chinita, eran perfectos!

[jcarlos]

Muy buenos! Gran sonoridad! Ideas, concepto. De luxe