The Correspondents - 'Alarm Call' (Official Video) 

"This music video portrays Ian growing up alongside his twin brother Eddie who died suddenly of an epileptic seizure at the age of 21. The project aims to raise awareness and funds for Epilepsy Society"

“check your heartbeat against mine, but there’s no trace of it this time…” that line *really* hit

Here from sir fluffs amv but it hit harder knowing its about someone lost from epilepsy. My family lost my sisters then fiancé from an epileptic attack 8 years ago. He had both epilepsy and type 1 diabetes which was sadly a very deadly combination. He only lived to 21 as well.

For the Chucks memorial show Mr Bruce had written and performed “alarm call part two”. It was as beautiful and amazing as this song . I can’t imagine what it must of be like losing two brothers in one life time.

"Check your heartbeat against mine, there's no trace of it this time." God, these are some really sad lyrics. Beautiful, but really sad.

A good singer A good dancer A good artist A good Brother

RIP to dj chucks, you were so talented and will be missed

Lord - that _is_ his brother - at first I thought it might have been a childhood friend. I couldn't listen to this in the first place without choking up - it's a magnificent song and video but I may never be able to listen to it again.

This song resonates to my core more than any other out there. Lost my best friend to suicide a couple years back. His alarm call was always on during the last few years, and I was always there to have a smoke and share a laugh; just to stave off the crushing dread he felt. He made an attempt years ago, and I remember rushing to the car when I got the message; thankfully he didn't succeed that time, because I would have been too late. Something broke him though, and he checked himself into a psychiatric ward. About a week later he got out, came home, and everything seemed fine. I had made plans to come see him, and was going to show up early and surprise him; but felt he probably needed time with his family. His parents left him alone for only a few minutes, and by the time they got back; he was gone. He had it planned out already, without even a goodbye. God... I wish so badly that I had just gone to see him, I could have stopped him.

I remember the first time I listened to this song. It made me cry uncontrollably since I have two brothers with epilepsy. They've thankfully gone 4-5 years off meds/seizure-free. It was so difficult to watch them sieze and to watch my parents stress about them all the time. The irony is that I was diagnosed with epilepsy earlier this week. I went 20 years not knowing. Now my brothers have to watch me go through with their issues, and my parents have to deal with it all over again.

Lyrics: Where have you gone? I am calling on you Your alarm call's on and I'm coming to your rescue I know exactly what to do I make the call and sit by you Check your heartbeat against mine And mop your brow from time to time Where have you gone? I am calling on you Your alarm call's on and I'm coming to your rescue When I'm the person by your side I'm your mentor, I'm your guide Upon me you can rely When you're high and when you're dry The irony is that my recovery is always slower than yours You're back on your feet in no time when I'm left floored Haunted by the sound of your alarm call Living in fear of your next fall Where have you gone? I am calling on you Your alarm call's on and I'm coming to your rescue I know exactly what to do I make the call and sit by you Check your heartbeat against mine But there's no trace of it this time Where have you gone? I am calling on you My siren's on and there's so many things that I need you to do I never asked when you were here Because it seemed so crystal clear That it was you who needed me That was the way it had to be Where have you gone? I am calling on you! My siren's on and there's so many things that I need you to do Be my mentor, be my guide Show me when to run and where to hide I know you would've known just what to do With all the things that life could throw at you My siren will remain on for a while Waiting soundproof by a timid little smile I'm still haunted by your alarm call Without the fear of your next fall Where have you gone? I am calling on you My siren's on and there's so many things that I need you to do! So many moods that you could change So many thoughts you'd rearrange So many rules I know you'd bend So all good things will find their end...

I found this band today, I enjoy electro-swing and this band has captivated my attention with its unique style. I wanted to say that so people can understand where I came from. That I am new to this band and that I enjoy them greatly. However I have something else to say, I almost skipped this song so that I could listen to another one of my favorites, I decided to go ahead and give it a shot because I listened to all of their others and I consider myself to be a completionist, when I started the song I couldn't understand the lyrics right away, that's how I am, it takes me a few time to get the lyrics but from the mood of the song and the video I could feel a connection. The two faces reminded me of pictures of myself and my brother. By the end of the song I understood exactly what was going on and though the faces reminded me of my brother, the connection I have with it now is more towards my sister. She has epilepsy, and we have a large and close family, so I understand the feeling of holding someone and checking their vital signs while you wait for/ hope for things to go back to normal. I have always been afraid of what would happen to her if one of us wasn't there, she has two children and we have always been there for her but I couldn't explain my fear to most people because it isn't extremely common, especially for cases as serious as my sister's. With this song I feel like people can understand a little better. I want to thank everyone who have purchased this song and I want to thank this band for giving the money to help with this issue. I am now a huge fan and my heart goes out to the singer of this song. I just figured I would share this with you in case it would sway your decision in buying the song.

This song is so full of emotion it's scary, just about having that friend you'd do anything to look out for, and the aspect, and reality that it's still possible you may just not be able to hits, so hard.

Heck... I love animation and this is the most aesthetic way of animation I ever saw. What an extraordinary artist this man is. And then there's that bittersweet taste of the backgroundstory...

Is it just me, or is the artist improving remarkably during the video? That's awesome

Possibly one of the most stunning pieces of bereavement I've ever seen in art. Just outstanding. I heard this and enjoyed it before I knew what it meant

When I properly listened to the lyrics closely and took them in, this song really really got me. 10/10

I know this is a song about epilepsy, but I feel like this is also a depression mood. My best friend is suicidal and she's gone offline for long periods of time with no explanation several times and every time it happens I'm just so scared. Like, hypothetically I know she's going to be back and after a bit of time we'll be exchanging memes again and talking about weird movies and fanfiction, but there's always this nagging thought in the back of my head. What if she doesn't come back this time? What if I miss a message in which she says her final goodbye? What if one day I check my phone after school and find she had her last breakdown and I wasn't there? It's just something that haunts me so much. She's my best friend and I can't imagine living without her. It hurts to see what she is going through without being able to stop it. All I can do is stay by her side, make sure to check on her and pray I don't miss her lowest points.

I will forever treasure both Mr. Bruce and Chucks. My heart always resonates with this particular song.

Ty sir fluff for showing me such awesome music

You made me question whether it's the disinfectant in my eye that feels like burning or am really actually going to cry. Well, vocal, lyrics, general composition and animation... You guys did amazing job, not gonna lie. Kind of am regretting I only discovered you a few months ago. Glad I did in the end, but would have been a lot nicer if I did earlier. Thank you for producing the music that hits my feels just right.

Seeing Chucks in this video hurts now.

Oh god it has been a while that a song made me cry, my father has epilepsy and every attack scares me so much. This really hit me hard ahah

I couldn't find a video with the lyrics anywhere on RU-vid so I decided to put them here🙌🏻✨️ Where have you gone? I am calling on you Your alarm call's on and I'm coming to your rescue I know exactly what to do I make the call and sit by you Check your heartbeat against mine And mop your brow from time to time Where have you gone? I am calling on you Your alarm call's on and I'm coming to your rescue When I'm the person by your side I'm your mentor, I'm your guide Upon me you can rely When you're high and when you're dry The irony is that my recovery is always slower than yours You're back on your feet in no time when I'm left floored Haunted by the sound of your alarm call Living in fear of your next fall Where have you gone? I am calling on you Your alarm call's on and I'm coming to your rescue I know exactly what to do I make the call and sit by you Check your heartbeat against mine But there's no trace of it this time Where have you gone? I am calling on you My siren's on and there's so many things that I need you to do I never asked when you were here Because it seemed so crystal clear That it was you who needed me That was the way it had to be Where have you gone? I am calling on you! My siren's on and there's so many things that I need you to do Be my mentor, be my guide Show me when to run and where to hide I know you would've known just what to do With all the things that life could throw at you My siren will remain on for a while Waiting soundproof by a timid little smile I'm still haunted by your alarm call Without the fear of your next fall Where have you gone? I am calling on you My siren's on and there's so many things that I need you to do! So many moods that you could change So many thoughts you'd rearrange So many rules I know you'd bend So all good things will find their end...

When I found out the story behind the lyrics, it made me cry. So beautiful and so sad at the same time.

This is such an amazing song. Ironically it’s also sort of relatable. My grandma suffered from epilepsy, and every now as then she would have a seizure and be hospitalised for a few days, but she always bounced right back. Then one day she had a stroke and passed away later that week. It was so strange that she didn’t just continue life normally afterwards like when she had seizures. This song is sort of comforting in a sense?

This song... I can't tell you how powerful this song is for me. I have Dissociative Identity Disorder. The other day I took some shrooms with really good friends and this song came on. It was such an accurate portrayal of my life with my other personalities. This song brought us closer together. We have been in a really dark place recently, but this song helped to bring us out of it. You guys are so amazing! Pleaae never stop making music! ❤

Sir fluff fans still alive after last video..

I think possibly the only song by the Correspondents that I like better recorded than live.

fantastic painting, fantastic song, fantastic cause! Completely wonderful!

This song gets me every time for so many different reasons edit: I cannot believe the video still only has thousands of views, this needs millions ngl.

This song is absolutely heart-wrenching and just beautiful

Lost my dad a few years ago. This song helped more than anything through that rough time.

A bit late, but does anyone else see the irony of a video that has flashing lights (the camera when it's snapping a photo), that is raising awareness for epilepsy? (Or was that the point?)

Is this a tribute to a dead loved one? I've heard it is his brother.

going on my playlist, thanks sir fluff :]

I'm stunned at how moving and brilliant this is all round.

This is just a masterpiece, i can't describe why, it's because the way you portay grief, maybe? I don't know, i just love this song so much

We're all here because of Sir Fluff's animation, aren't we?

I've been watching this over and over again this past month.

This one hurts, my brother has epilepsy, he usually only has seizures when hes sleeping. That fear you get when the phone rings late at night is so real.

Fuck this song recently got even darker

This song is so powerful, I can't watching it without crying. And the video is perfect. Love you guys!

This is absolutely fantastic.

it's rare to see the perspective from the support person of the epileptics, thank you so, so much.

I have epilepsy. But I'm an only child. I'm scared that someday ill have an epileptic seizure and leave my remaining family members greiving.

I can tell that I'm going to absolute love this tune after one more listen

Fluff animation rise up

Sir Fluff’s children where are you at?!

this song is absolutely gut wrenching and i love it

This was beautiful Ian. Very touched by this, thank you 💖

This video speaks to me a lot since I lost my brother. Thank you for making such wonderful art

I'm crying. This is so powerful.

Never knew there was a song that could make me shed tears everytime I hear it.

I am in tears at the beauty, I have a brother and this song reminded me that I would dearly miss him if he were gone suddenly

I'm going to call my brother in the morning. See how he's doing. Love your siblings, they're the best link to your past.

Another new fan, immediately hooked. This song is stunning and so artistic. I have been listening for about a week, still have not heard one song I don't like yet. I'm surprised they aren't crazy famous.

happy 10th aniversary :D

Amazing work guys. Brilliant.

So the story goes that his brother died and this song is mourning his death. Honestly, I wonder if he died from flashing lights or had epilepsy and died from a stroke. Its sad as hell.

Ever since I've heard this song its been so fascinating. Such a good song, but very sad.

a goddamn masterpiece, meaningful music that made me cry without me realizing it, im speechless

Title track is an absolute work of art, chaps!! Hope that you do a video for it.

Absolutely great work going into this, bravo!

I just noticed the phone buzz at 2:00, the call that was never answered.. oh man...

Beautiful music video. Well done!

opening always gives me chills. every time. what a masterful composition

fuck…emotion burns…my nose and eyes hurt, good work mate❤❤

My sister has struggled with anxiety and depression for as long as I can remember, since we were kids she's gone through some bad shit and I've always been the one there for her. I love her, and I'm glad I'm here to support her, but we've gone through endless nights of talks about mental health and suicidal thoughts, living in constant fear of her hurting herself or worse, not being able to even look at my phone because I'm scared of receiving that "thank you for everything" text. It's hard, man. I don't think i had ever come across a song that describes so well the collateral damage the close ones of the affected suffer. The line "haunted by the sound of your alarm call, living in fear of your next fall" describes it so well. Nowadays she's doing better but anxiety and depression don't just go away like that, and the nagging fear of "what if?" Is something I will never get over.

Beautiful Mr. Bruce!

Rest in peace

I didn't watch the music video, after the first flash I minimized it out of fear of a strobe effect. Still, it's a sad, beautiful song.

My heart just exploded.

I know what this song is about, but when I first listened to it, it felt like it was about losing someone to suicide.

beautiful song

I know it's from a different country but for some reason this song makes me think of in except I miss Golf and they're both off

There are some correspondants songs i like, and some I don't, but this one was an instant mod

I keep coming back to this music video. It’s gorgeous and moving ❤️

underared as hell oh my god

Amazing song and video Loved it!

Stunning.

ODDIOOOOOOOOOOOO... No va beh! Ora posso tranquillamente in maniera Estatica et elice et e Extremamente Gioiosa Et Financo Infinitamente Meravigliosa 🥁🥁🥁 Addio Mondo❤🤸‍♂️❤💯💥

This is some quality clip here! Kuddos! I love your general art guys keep it up!

Jeez now. Is there anything Mr Bruce isn't good at

I like eltro swing but am not into band music but this is just brilliant I love this band now and going to sub it

別世界に迷い込んだような不思議な響きです！ 🎶۹(๛ ˘ ³˘)۶❤

AWESOME

btw in the start it says to raise awareness for the epilepsy society.

yes.

Wonderful! Congratulations to the idea, the effects are... awesome.

This feels like a very "Bowie" inspired piece.

Mr Bruceの才能が凄すぎる…大好き(*´з`)

nice work Mr Bruce see you next Wednesday at the album launch.

So Are the other folks relatives? After the pics of the brother that is. I got the one of his buddy (also dead now), and is the last one his girlfriend?

Great track...Amazing video !

Listening to a song about someone long past... kind of lifts me up right now...

this is great!

You know you really have to give it to him I always wanted to sing songs I have created but I never tryed it out because i fear people would think it's weird

Awesome Art!

Woe