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FRINGE MUSIC FIX's Weekly Top 5 (10/05)

Posted by Adam Alexander on October 5, 2014 in Lists

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Each week, FRINGE MUSIC FIX culls the latest music video releases, carefully selecting the most bizarre, provocative, and remarkable videos from across the world.

Sit back, relax, and open your mind’s eye; things are about to get interesting. The following are our selections for the week ending October 5th, 2014.

chasing kites (2014)

by iamamiwhoami

Directed by WAVE

Released on October 2, 2014


1.3M

Total Views

Director
WAVE
Director of Photography
John Strandh
Edit
WAVE
Writer
Jonna Lee
Production Company
To whom it may concern.
Producers
Jonna Lee,  Producer
WAVE,  Post Producer
Record Label
To whom it may concern.
Cast
Jonna Lee
Production Management
Beatrice Johansson,  Production Coordinator
Editorial
WAVE,  Color Grade
Costume and Wardrobe
Mathieu Mirano,  Costume Designer
Agustín Moreaux,  Additional Stylist
Klara Bjärkstedt,  Additional Stylist
Art Department
Jan Scharlau,  Graphic Design
Visual Effects
Viktor Kumlin,  Technical Director
Chris Higham,  Technical Director
Björn Olin,  Technical Director

Swedish electronic act iamamiwhoami have released not one, but two new music videos this week. Singles include, "chasing kites" and "thin." These two videos are the 6th and 7th installments in a series intent on promoting BLUE, iamamiwhoami's new album set for release on November 10th.  The remaining tracks from BLUE: "ripple," "the last dancer," and "shadowshow," will each receive their own videos in November. Like the first installments of the audiovisual series, the video sees Jonna Lee, iamamiwhoami's talented songstress, dancing and performing in an ocean-side setting during states of the changing sun. The series also follows a group of shadowy characters in full black suits. Their mischievous nature is cryptic, but nonetheless, it seems quite significant in the world of iamamiwhoami.  

Happy Idiot (2014)

by TV On The Radio

Directed by Danny Jelinek

Released on September 29, 2014


6.6M

Total Views

32.4K

Total Shares

Director
Danny Jelinek
Director of Photography
Brian Lane
Edit
Chris Poole
Writer
Jake Fogelnest
Producers
Sean Boyle,  Producer
Cast
Paul Reubens Racer Steven
Karen Gillan Girl
Production Management
Jacob Geller,  Production Manager
Troy Guthrie,  Production Coordinator
Production
Matt Mazany,  1st Assistant Director
Production Design
Tricia Robertson,  Production Designer
Tom Gerhardt,  Set Dresser
Sound
Bo Sundberg,  Sound Mixer
Camera Department
Aaron Ulrich,  Camera Operator
Ray Lee,  1st AC
Makeup and Hair
Christina Waltz,  Hair and Make Up Artist
Jennie Osborne,  Hair and Make Up Artist
Cristina Waltz,  Makeup
Costume and Wardrobe
Michelle Thompson,  Wardrobe Stylist
Natalie Berwanger,  Wardrobe Assistant
Animation
Jesse Goldman,  Animator
Electrical Department
Jose Ibara,  Gaffer
Brennen Barsell,  Best Boy Electric
Grip Department
Shan Liljestrand,  Key Grip
Dustin Muenchow,  Best Boy Grip
Production Support
Ben Parks,  Production Assistant
Angelo Camacho,  Production Assistant
Daniel Levin,  Production Assistant
Drew Foster,  Production Assistant
Other
Kate Staples,  Art PA

At the request of TV On The Radio's own Tunde Adebimpe, the music video for "Happy Idiot" casts Paul Reubens (Pee-Wee Herman) as "Racer Steve." With some inspiration taken from Speed Racer, Racer Steve's personality takes a subtle turn, as his sanity comes into question. The music video was directed by Danny Jelink and produced by Funny Or Die. Also starring in the video is Doctor Who's Karen Gillan, who is cast as Racecar Steve's beautiful delusion.

Left For Dead (2014)

by Bass Drum Of Death

Directed by Dick Thompson

Released on September 30, 2014


202.9K

Total Views

3.0K

Total Shares

Director
Dick Thompson
Director of Photography
Bryant Jansen
Edit
Dick Thompson
Writers
Philip Fracassi
Dick Thompson
Production Company
Wilcox Sessions
Producers
Menaka Gopinath,  Producer
Record Label
Innovative Leisure
Production Management
Philip Fracassi,  Production Manager
Editorial
Bryant Jansen,  Colorist
Camera Department
Jon-Michael Mooney,  Camera Operator
Jon-Michael Mooney,  1st AC
Costume and Wardrobe
Sami Martin Sarmiento,  Costume Designer
Genevieve Tate,  Wardrobe
Electrical Department
Dan Chapman ,  Gaffer
Grip Department
Rion Fisher,  Key Grip
Logistics
Mike Goto,  Medical Technician

Channeling the casualty-fetishists of David Cronenberg's Crash, and using a hint of the character designs of Kill Bill, the Dick Thompson directed NSFW video for Bass Drum of Death's "Left For Dead" features a terrible man and his crew of attractive, dangerous, and slightly broken female associates. The video takes place in a mansion, filled with heavy arms, a shortage of clothing, and an abundance of body bandages and lingerie. It's a disturbing and unforgettable affair that succeeds at being as uncomfortable as it is titillating. 

Function / Void (2014)

by The Bug

Directed by Factory Fifteen

Released on September 29, 2014


6.8K

Total Shares

Director
Factory Fifteen
Director of Photography
Luke Jacobs
Producers
Beccy McCray,  Producer
Directorial
Dan Precious,  1st AD
Video Commissioner
Maddy Salvage
Record Label
Ninja Tune Records
Production Management
Caroline Milsom,  Production Manager
Runner: James Alexander,  Production
Production
Alex Paterakis,  2nd Assistant Director
Carmen de Witt,  2nd Assistant Director
Editorial
Paul Hardcastle,  Offline Editor
Camera Department
Tom Mcmahon,  Focus Puller
Costume and Wardrobe
Crissie Aranda,  Stylist
Art Department
James Hatt,  Art Director
Post-Production Department
Dave Slade,  Post Production Consultant
Visual Effects
Alexey Marfin,  VFX
Jonathan Gales,  VFX
Paul Nicholls,  VFX
Prince Yemoh,  VFX
Isaac Eluwole,  VFX
Carl Kenyon,  VFX
Ares Simone,  VFX
Roberto Brichese,  VFX
Matt Townsend,  VFX
Matt Townsend,  VFX Supervisor
Animation
Alexey Marfin,  Animator
Jonathan Gales,  Animator
Paul Nicholls,  Animator
Prince Yemoh,  Animator
Isaac Eluwole,  Animator
Carl Kenyon,  Animator
Ares Simone,  Animator
Roberto Brichese,  Animator
Matt Townsend,  Animator
Electrical Department
Joel Rainsley,  Gaffer
Assistant: William del Rivero,  Gaffer
Production Support
Billi Hatfield,  Production Assistant

The ambitious black and white music video for two of The Bug's tracks, "Function" and "Void," was directed by Factory Fifteen with the assistance of The Creators Project. The cinematic and visceral video shows the slow demise of a totalitarian future through gripping visuals of impressively designed computer generated skyscrapers collapsing.

Never Catch Me (2014)

by Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick Lamar

Directed by Hiro Murai

Released on October 2, 2014


16.2M

Total Views

4.5K

Total Shares

Director
Hiro Murai
Director of Photography
Larkin Seiple
Edit
Luke Lynch
Production Company
Doomsday Entertainment
Choreographer
Keone and Mariel
Producers
Danielle Hinde,  Executive Producer
Kimberly Stuckwisch,  Executive Producer
Jason Cole,  Producer
Directorial
Zachary Wright,  1st AD
Cast
Will Simmons Brother
Angel Gibbs Sister
London Muhammad Jumprope
NayNay Kirby Jumprope
Aaliyah Austin Jumprope
Koko Crawford Jumprope
Harmonie Reed Jumprope
Production Management
Joe Faulstich,  Production Manager
Max Belin,  Production Coordinator
Production Design
Hannah Hurney,  Production Designer
Editorial
Ricky Gausis,  Colorist
Camera Department
Margaret Parus,  2nd Assistant Camera
Larkin Seiple,  Camera Operator
Ari Robbins,  Steadicam Operator
Matt Sanderson,  1st AC
Makeup and Hair
Michelle Sandoval,  Hair and Makeup
Maria Gomez,  Hair and Makeup
Costume and Wardrobe
Elise Velasco,  Stylist
Art Department
Ariel Vida,  Art Director
Electrical Department
Matt Ardine,  Gaffer
Harold Lacuesta,  Electric
Mike Beckman,  Best Boy Electric
Grip Department
Nick Kristen,  Key Grip
Victor Wang,  Best Boy Grip

The video for Flying Lotus' "Never Catch Me" opens on a funeral for two children. As the experimental electronic, jazz infused track unwinds, the children emerge from their caskets. While their families grieve, they begin a gleeful and technically impressive dance routine that the church goers seem oblivious to. Eventually, they make their way outdoors, steal the Hearse they rode in on, and ride away into the sunset, destined for an eternity of spirited dancing and smiling. Director Hiro Murai pulls off a magnificent feat of rendering what should be a tragic and dark subject matter, into a beautiful, joyous, and thoughtful clip that is sure to be considered one of this year's best.



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