'' One Temporary Escape '' is a live video album from

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, recorded on 21 April 2012 at

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. It was directed by Jordan Blady, produced by Aaron Short, Jordan Blady and Thom Powers, and executive produced by The Naked and Famous. The video was released on 18 March 2013 as a free download, to thank fans for their support.

Premise

The video was created following a constant two-year tour for '' Passive Me, Aggressive You''. Thom Powers, guitarist and vocalist for the ensemble, stated that because large outdoor performances and television concerts often end up on the internet, the best thing to do was to record their own live album and provide it to fans to show gratitude, stating that One Temporary Escape is likely the best presentation of the band's live performance.

Track listing

Personnel

* Aaron Short —

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Alisa Xayalith Alisa Xayalith (born 24 August 1986) is a New Zealand musician best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and Electronic keyboard, keyboard player for the indie electronic band the Naked and Famous. Early life Xayalith, the daughter of Laos, ...

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, keyboard * David Beadle —

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* Jesse Wood —

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* Thom Powers — vocals,

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Trivia

On April 21, 2012 (when ''One Temporary Escape'' was recorded),

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and The Vacationers performed as opening acts for The Naked and Famous.

References

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