VIDEO PREMIERE: Eric Cannata of Young the Giant Serves Up Wintry Passion On Gainsbourg/Sinatra Inspiration On “Like You Do”

Eric Cannata is most known as the talented guitarist for celebrated indie rockers Young the Giant, yet he also has his own story as a singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer. The artist has recently announced the January 24th release of his full-length solo debut, Holding Onto the Holy, via Industry Houseplan where four singles have already been released, all with an official video to play alongside his earnest, direct approach.

Glide is premiering the video for “Like You Do” which serves its “fly on the wall” approach with a wintry warmth where Cannata’s passionate delivery evokes the clever throwback style of Father John Misty and the imagery of a lost ’70s Laurel Canyon era B-side. “Like You Do” was written about Cannata’s at the time fiance (now spouse) Hannah Connolly, so the tender vulnerability works ideally with the acoustic piano statement.

For the “Like You Do” music video, I wanted to do a simple tribute to the piano.  We were able to use a new friend’s studio in San Pedro (where “The Wave” music video was shot).  Like the “Fruit” video, Taylor Thompson and assistant Johnny Biedenharn shot on a mix of 16mm film and digital.  We were able to capture the piano and my old Fender Coronado guitar, in a simple performance video, which focused on the beauty of the instruments. The inspiration behind “Like You Do” were classic film photos of artists like Serge Gainsbourg, or Frank Sinatra, sitting at their pianos.  This song was written on the piano, so I wanted to honor the instrument, and capture its beauty.” 

Cannata will usher in the album’s arrival with a pair of solo acoustic performances to open Young The Giant’s sold-out anniversary shows events at the Troubadour in West Hollywood. The shows will see Young The Giant perform their RIAA Gold-certified self-titled debut in its entirety (January 19) with the first-ever complete performance of their critically-acclaimed sophomore release, Mind Over Matter the following night (January 20). Cannata will then blaze the country the last week in January with album release shows in NYC (January 24), Nashville (January 27) and Los Angeles (January 31).

 A limited edition vinyl/exclusive t-shirt bundle (a collab with Paper & Wax Co) is available via Cannata’s web site (store.ericcannata.com).