Watch the viral music video for 'You're So Cool' to experience the iconic masked performance: Jonathan Bree - You're So Cool Lil' Chief Records YouTube• Aug 28, 2017
The lyrics contrast themes of personal wellness and individual privilege with the crushing reality of modern labor.
: Directed by Bree himself, the black-and-white clip mimics live music broadcasts from the 60s, where bands often mimed to pre-recorded tracks. Jonathan Bree - You're So Cool
: Characterized by Bree's deep, deadpan baritone vocals, lush orchestral strings, and a "nostalgic touch" that invites a slow, rhythmic dance.
: Mentions of "yoga routines," "home exercise," and "affirmations as wall art" describe a character focused on self-optimization. Watch the viral music video for 'You're So
"" is the breakout solo single by New Zealand musician Jonathan Bree , originally released on August 25, 2017 . The song, which serves as the lead track for his 2018 album Sleepwalking , gained significant viral attention for its distinctive 1960s-inspired baroque pop sound and unsettlingly chic visual aesthetic.
: The bridge references Sunset Boulevard , with Bree singing about playing the "devoted butler" to a "faded star". Musical Style Genre : Baroque pop / Indie pop / Chamber pop. : Mentions of "yoga routines," "home exercise," and
The music video is widely considered the defining element of the song's success. It features: