Seraphina Lotkhamnga on January 13th, 2012

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Sweden’s sister duo First Aid Kit couldn’t have picked a better setting for their “Emmylou” video. Given the song title and their folk flavor, one’s assumption that it might have to do something with Emmylou Harris would be correct. However, the song is also a tribute to artists such as Johnny Cash, June Carter and, of course, Gram Parsons. Parsons’ liking for Joshua Tree National Park was no secret, but even after his unfortunate death nearby, the location’s scenery has been a staple for a place of inspiration, especially for artists these days. Shot by Maximilla Lukacs on what would have been Parsons’ 65th birthday, Klara and Johanna Söderberg perfectly highlight the park’s beauty with their song “about the power of singing together with someone you love.”

||| Previously: Watch their video for “The Lion’s Roar.”

||| Update (Jan. 23): For one week only, download “Emmylou” for free from iTunes.

||| Live: First Aid Kit plays April 15 an 22 at Coachella.