Uncle Pat
The “Uncle Pat” video primarily features the band performing the song live, intercut with casual, observational footage of their hometown of Downpatrick, Northern Ireland. The live performance footage was filmed on 12 September 1994, the night Ash supported the legendary Oxford shoegaze band Ride at the Mandela Hall in Belfast.
This approach is characteristic of Ash’s early video output, which favoured raw, low-budget performance footage over highly polished or narrative-driven productions. The emphasis is placed on immediacy and energy rather than visual spectacle, reflecting both the band’s stage presence at the time.
On 19 October 2020, Ash uploaded a newly restored HD version of the video to YouTube.
- Released:
- Shoot location: Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
- Shoot date: September 12, 1994