Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Zephyr Song [official Music Video] -

Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Zephyr Song [Official Music Video] Red Hot Chili Peppers YouTube• Oct 26, 2009

: Interestingly, guitarist John Frusciante unintentionally interpolated the first three notes of "Pure Imagination" from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory into the song's opening guitar melody. Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Zephyr Song

: To achieve its unique look, the directors used old-school techniques like mirrors and cameras to build a physical kaleidoscope and re-photograph the footage. Directed by the duo Jonathan Dayton and Valerie

Released on , the official music video for "The Zephyr Song" is a psychedelic, kaleidoscopic experience that mirrors the ethereal and uplifting themes of the track. Directed by the duo Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris , who frequently collaborated with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the video captures the "carefree" spirit of the second single from their eighth studio album, By the Way . Visual Concept and Style Song Meaning and Themes

: The track is celebrated for marking a shift from the band's funk-rock roots toward a more melodic, introspective, and atmospheric sound.

: Alongside the band members, the video features Flea's then-partner, Tobey Torres . Song Meaning and Themes