Agnes Obel - Golden Green (official Video) May 2026

: The entire album revolves around the German concept of Gläserner Bürger (the "citizen of glass"), referring to a loss of privacy and the feeling of being transparent or under constant scrutiny.

: The mesmerizing, animated video was directed by Jonas Bjerre , the frontman of the Danish band Mew . Agnes Obel - Golden Green (Official Video)

Released as the second single from her 2016 album , the track is a masterclass in atmospheric chamber pop. Here is why this specific video and song remain so captivating: The Inspiration: Envy & Transparency : The entire album revolves around the German

: Obel was inspired by the 1927 novel Envy by Yuri Olesha. The song explores how the mind "develops stories and changes reality" when influenced by jealousy. Agnes Obel - Golden Green (Official Video)