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Rachael Yamagata Discovers Her Inner Animal in 'Even If I Don't' -- Video Premiere

Laura Crosta

Rachael Yamagata has spent much of the last couple years collaborating with other artists, but this fall will see the unveiling of 'Chesapeake,' her first solo full-length since 2008. In anticipation of the Oct. 11 release, she is sharing the music video for the driving and expansive single, 'Even If I Don't.'

"I wanted to stray from the traditional way to tell a relationship story and yet still reference the bittersweet nature of a pair that falls in love, but must split for their very natures are at odds with one another," Yamagata, who tapped brother Josh Ruben to direct the video, tells Spinner.

"We want so badly to make things work, but sometimes we've got to settle for as much a we can get for a time. The lingering feeling always remains ... The costumes were insanely hot and we got some odd looks from the neighbors. [It's the] first wardrobe that I didn't feel self-conscious in. Ha!"

The video showcases a very unconventional courtship between a lion and a bunny, two species that normally aren't romantically linked. The lighthearted clip tracks the trajectory of a romance from the innocent beginnings, all set against the spot-on narration of the song.

Watch Rachel Yamagata's 'Even If I Don't' Video

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Planetary

Loving Rachel on Ashtar Command's new song "Blister of the Spotlight" Mmm those vocals!

itunes.apple. com/us/album/blister-spotlight-feat.-rachael/id470471138?i=470471175

December 01 2011 at 8:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Vanessa

that's not a lion, its a tiger

September 14 2011 at 6:54 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ane Aanestad

"Watch Rachel Yamagata's 'Even If I Don't' Video." or Rachael Yamagata as the correct name... :)

September 13 2011 at 3:33 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply