Air - Sexy Boy (official Video) Link
Despite the suggestive title, the track is less about sex and more about .
The video follows AIR members Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel as they explore New York City.
: The duo discovers a toy monkey on the street, which sparks a psychedelic fantasy. AIR - Sexy Boy (Official Video)
: Mike Mills was heavily involved in the band’s early aesthetic, also handling the creative design for the Moon Safari album cover.
: The song’s signature "guttural" bassline was recorded using a 1960s Höfner bass (the same model used by Paul McCartney) played through a guitar amp for a "cool and dry" sound. Despite the suggestive title, the track is less
: The "Sexy Boy" vocal refrain was processed through a Leslie speaker —typically used for organs—to create its distinctive wobbling, ethereal effect. Cultural Impact & Meaning
: In colorful animated sequences, the toy monkey transforms into a giant and flies to the Moon. : Mike Mills was heavily involved in the
The official music video for released in 1998, remains a cornerstone of the "French Touch" electronic movement. Directed by Mike Mills , who would later become an acclaimed feature film director ( 20th Century Women ), the video combines live-action footage with vibrant, retro-comic style animation. Video Concept & Plot
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beardfortunately0209693c1c
Can’t afford the fabric? Get yourself to a thrift store and find a curtain or tablecloth and use that
sparrow refashion
Absolutely! Thrift stores are treasure troves! You can often find beautiful curtains, tablecloths, or even bedsheets that make amazing fabric for sewing. And don’t forget to check the fabric bins—some secondhand shops also carry unused fabric at a fraction of the price!
MJ
Hi! If I intend to use the basic bodice size S, which size of the sleeve should I use as guide??? Also, if you don’t mind the question, where can I find you pattern’s size charts?
Thank you so much! I’ve been subscribed to your newsletter for some time now and this will be my first project involving hacking patterns 💕
sparrow refashion
Hi! That’s wonderful to hear – Keeping my fingers crossed for your first pattern hacking project !
For the size chart, you can check it out here:
https://sparrowrefashion.com/2024/04/14/sloper-self-draft-and-hack-or-get-free-pdf-in-10-sizes/
And here’s the matching sleeve drafted to fit this basic block:
https://sparrowrefashion.com/2024/04/23/basic-sleeve-pattern-drafting-simplified-a-beginners-guide/
That way, if you’re using the bodice in size S, you can just follow the sleeve in the same size for a good fit.
Happy sewing and thank you so much for following along