“Best of Times” is the second single from the new Sage Francis album, LI(F)E. Co-written by Sage and French composer Yann Tiersen, who is best known for the Amelie soundtrack, with Brian Deck, who has worked with Iron & Wine and Modest Mouse, tackling production duties. “Best of Times” is an emotionally driven track that builds from minimalist ambient to a soaring live band atmosphere with Francis delivering autobiographical rhymes.
Check out the new video for “Best of Times”:
“Best of Times”
Directed by Kyle Harbaugh
Shot by Hanu Brown-Eagle
Animation and fancy post-editing by Scott Reece
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Right click here and ’save as’ to download your FREE mp3 of “Best of Times”!
Click here to read Sage’s blog on the creation of the song, plus a transcript of the lyrics!
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To download the FREE mp3, click the down arrow in the player above.
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that was beautiful. thank you very much for what you do.
Thank you Mr.Francis i have always loved and supported your music and will continue to do so. stay FRESH.
goosebumps head to toe. great job!
Amazing video for an amazing song……you guys are really doin great things over there…..i think i speak for all your fans when i say we really appreciate all you do..thanks uncle Sage….SFR RULES!!!
Words can’t describe how this song reminds me of growing up. We had very similar childhoods it would seem.
Such a great song, such great video.
Sage is really doing great. Nice glasses too, as much as is everyday look ^^ Hehe.
Good job!
That was truly amazing. I think a lot of people see themselves in your work, that was really powerful.
I was moved to tears when I first heard this song. When I watched the video I teared up even more. Your music is beautiful. Even if you do decide to not release another album NEVER stop making music. You’re a good man.
SAGE WE NEED A SHOW IN THE INLAND EMPIRE IN CA…… I KNOW YOU ALL READY DID CA …. MAYBE NEXT TOUR SIR ….. I MISSED YOU THIS YEAR. WORKING IN BACKYARD ALL DAY ,THE DAY OF THE SHOW IN LA…. TO TIRED TO MAKE THE DRIVE ….. NOW IM MAD AT MYSELF,KNOWING I MISSED OUT ON A ONCE IN A L(I)FE TIME SHOW… THE ALBUM IS ILL .. YOUR THE ONLY MC WHO GETS BETTER EVERY RECORD… THANK YOU SIR FOR THIS FINE MUSIC TO HELP ME ALONG DOWN THIS ROAD CALL L(I)FE …………
I don’t have a computer and can’t see this
on my phone. Anyone know of a diff format?
I’m dying to see this.
Hey Sage, at the time of this post, “This video contains content from WMG, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds,” which is some bad news. I suggest putting up a download link, or at least email one to me so I can continue to share it. Thanks for all your hard work.
You’re an amazing, intelligent man…thank you for taking that talent and putting into music that no one but you can seem to make. Peace my friend.
I love your art
no other way to put it then purely amazing!