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
: 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)
: The mesmerizing, animated video was directed by Jonas Bjerre , the frontman of the Danish band Mew . Released as the second single from her 2016