Pearl Jam’s new video for Amongst the Waves is a gorgeous look at our oceans, a welcome respite from the oil-slicked visions we’ve had for months – but also a call to action to save the big blue.
This one's worth maximizing, for sure:
In true Pearl Jam fashion, this rare music video from the band features a live performance of the oceanic tune, as opposed to the cinematic Jeremy style approach they took early in their career. Singer Eddie Vedder is known to be a maniacal surfer, though to pre-emptively settle any fanboy debate, the main character in the video isn’t him – nor is he the beach-walking guy in the opening with the little girl.
As the song comes to a close, the stunning oceanographic video gives way to a heartbreaking return to the grim realities of the BP oil disaster in the Gulf, along with a message: “There is only one ocean for everyone. Look after it and preserve it for present and future generations.”
The call to action leads us to a leaping point: Available July 6th on iTunes, proceeds from the U.S. sale of the Amongst the Waves video will benefit Conservation International’s Ocean Campaign. To learn more about this campaign and Conservation International’s Ocean Initiatives, click here.
Oceans…
• Cover 70% of the earth’s surface
• Provide up to 80% of the oxygen we breathe
• Are the protein source for 1 in 4 people worldwide
• Are home to 50% of all known species on earth
Take a moment to head over to www.pearljam.com/oceans and see different ways you can help support the clean up in the Gulf from the BP oil spill.
And since you’ve made it this far, here’s links to two new songs from the boys: Better Days and Of The Earth.
PEARL JAM OCEANS
There is only one Ocean for everyone and everything.
It is a finite, precious resource under tremendous economic and environmental pressure.
Look after it.
Oceans...
- Cover 70% of the earth’s surface
- Provide up to 80% of the oxygen we breathe
- Are the protein source for 1 in 4 people worldwide
- Are home to 50% of all known species on earth
Eleven things you can do to look after the ocean for present and future generations:
Support the Gulf Restoration Network

Pearl Jam is currently working closely with Gulf Restoration Network to help support the recovery and mitigation efforts in this region.
We encourage you to visit http://www.gulffuture.org/ today to do what you can as well to help make a difference.

For more informatio on the Gulf Coast Oil Spill, please visit Pearl Jam's activism page at www.pearljam.com/activism for regular updates on what is being done in the Gulf region.
