Official video for Aterciopelados tune “Río”. The video was made with stop motion using photographs without the use of any special effects. The drawings were made on top of clear surfaces or glass that then were placed in different spots throughout Bogota, Colombia. Directed by Bastardilla.

The Bogota river is one of the most contaminated rivers in the world & the message of this song is clear, action & awareness for water & earth in general.

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Oh man, I remember listening to this columbian band when I was in Junior High, mmhmm around 11 years ago! Aterciopelados are back with a new studio album titled Río & released via Nacional Records (Mexican Institute of Sound).

“28″ | download

“Río” | download

Río was produced by Hector Buitrago from Aterciopelados and mixed by Hector Castillo (Brazilian Girls, Gustavo Cerati). In support of the new album, Aterciopelados will kick off a major market U.S. tour in January.

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