Global superstar Ed Sheeran proudly presents 14 fan-created, official music videos to accompany the 14 tracks on his acclaimed new album “Autumn Variations.” The series launched today with the premiere of the first two videos: “That’s On Me” by Beatriz Santamaria Pinha of Brazil and “American Town” by Michael Lamhang of the US, both of which are streaming on Ed’s official YouTube channel now. Watch HERE.
Earlier this fall, Ed engaged fans from every corner of the globe to create music videos of their own for each song on “Autumn Variations.” After receiving over 4,000 entries courtesy of creators in over 75 countries. Ed personally handpicked a cohort of 14 winners, representing 14 different countries across five continents, namely Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, Italy, The Netherlands, United States, Brazil, Germany, Japan, France, New Zealand, Taiwan, Mexico, and India. This endeavor continues the execution of Ed’s initial vision for “Autumn Variations” as an album for the fans and by the fans as he spotlights their artistry. The remaining 13 videos will roll out over the coming weeks (full list of videos and directors below).
About the videos, Ed commented, “I made Autumn Variations for the fans and I really wanted to bring them into the fold on this album. I was keen to see how they interpreted the music, so I decided to ask my fans from across the world to make videos for each album track. There were so many wonderful submissions and I’m very happy to announce that I’ll be launching all 14 fan-made videos over the coming weeks, kicking off with That’s On Me. I want to give special thanks to each and every fan who made these videos so special. I love them and hope you will too x”
The US video director Michael Lamhang added, “Angie and I have been together nearly 10 years – and Ed’s music has been there every step of the way. Through love, through loss, and everything in between, his music has been the soundtrack for our lives together. When Ed asked his fans to make music videos for Autumn Variations, we knew that sharing our own story was just one way that we could share, in however small a way, just how much his music has meant to us.
American Town was the perfect song for us to depict our adventure together – to forget all expectation from the world around us and focus on what matters most. Ed’s lyrics say it all “Lost in love and we don’t wanna be found… It’s just you and me”. Together with True Story Films (@truestoryfilms), we were able to make our vision a reality and had so much fun in the process!”
Released in September, “Autumn Variations” topped Billboard’s Top Albums Sales chart, following the #1 debut of “-“ (subtract) on the same chart earlier this year. Produced by Aaron Dessner, “Autumn Variations” marks Sheeran’s seventh studio album and first full length to be released on his own Gingerbread Man Records. Within days, he also dropped “Autumn Variations (Fan Living Room Sessions),” an extended version of his just-released “Autumn Variations” featuring live performances of each track captured at surprised fans’ homes during the record-setting, North American leg of his Mathematics Tour – each song title on the new collection pays homage to the fan by name (see full track listing below). “Autumn Variations” and “Autumn Variations (Fan Living Room Sessions)” are both available everywhere now. STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE
Ed recently wrapped up the North American leg of his Mathematics Tour, setting attendance records in 13 stadiums, including his biggest U.S. show to date at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
“AUTUMN VARIATION” FAN-CREATED, OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEOS
1. Magical – Edel Temple (Ireland)
2. England – Marlon Cang (UK)
3. Amazing – Elder (Australia)
4. Plastic Bag – Laura Days (Italy)
5. Blue – Renee Schuurmans (The Netherlands)
6. American Town – Michael Lamhang (USA)
7. That’s On Me – Beatriz Santamaria Pinha (Brazil)
8. Page – Gordian Schroedter (Germany)
9. Midnight – Meg Igarashi (Japan)
10. Spring – Ciara Griot (France)
11. Punchline – Evan Heasman [Soju Shorts] (New Zealand)
12. When Will I Be Alright – Karina Yang (Taiwan)
13. The Day I Was Born – Mike Bautista (Mexico)
14. Head>Heels – Anshul Mittal & Kanika Gupta [Digiscape Media] (India)
“AUTUMN VARIATIONS (FAN LIVING ROOM SESSIONS)” tracklisting:
1. Magical
2. England
3. Amazing
4. Plastic Bag
5. Blue
6. American Town
7. That’s On Me
8. Page
9. Midnight
10. Spring
11. Punchline
12. When Will I Be Alright
13. The Day I Was Born
14. Head > Heels
15. Magical (Live From Brantile’s Living Room)
16. England (Live From Maynard’s Living Room)
17. Amazing (Live From Kia’s Living Room)
18. Plastic Bag (Live From Alex’s Living Room)
19. Blue (Live From Sarom’s Living Room)
20. American Town (Live From Kari’s Living Room)
21. That’s On Me (Live From Narine’s Living Room)
22. Page (Live From Deborah’s Living Room)
23. Midnight (Live From John’s Living Room)
24. Spring (Live From Emily’s Living Room)
25. Punchline (Live From Holly’s Living Room)
26. When Will I Be Alright (Live From Kristen’s Living Room)
27. The Day I Was Born (Live From Danielle’s Living Room)
28. Head > Heels (Live From Keira’s Living Room)
