Archive for November 28th, 2012

Hudson Taylor ‘Cinematic Lifestyle’ by Ben Lankester

Irish brothers Hudson Taylor join Ben Lankester in Paris for their first ever video, busking in various spots throughout the city. Lensed by DP Matt Shaw with Ben on an additional Bolex camera, Mr Lankester had this to say about the production: “The video was shot on 16mm in Paris over 24 hours. “Our poor [...]

Friendly Fires ‘Why Don’t You Answer’ by Fred Rowson

Fred Rowson – who has previously directed videos for Police Dog Hogan – brings some night-time mystery to Friendly Fires’ cover of the Eberhard Schoener (featuring Sting) track ‘Why Don’t You Answer?’. Whilst Friendly Fires’ have looked in modernise Schoener’s classic electronic song, Fred has taken his cues from classic and retro nocturnal films, turning [...]

Velvet Code ‘Get Outta My House’ by Stephen Lally

Stephen Lally brings a twisted 60′s dolls house to life, in terrifying style! The video sees some colourful, eclectic miniature madness as couples war and the lady of the house eventually has her revenge. It’s a blinding fusion of perfect art-direction, styling and some top choreography. Dancers Jade “Flossy” Sullivan and Ste Hopps put in [...]

The School ‘Why Do You Have To Break My Heart Again?’ by Lucy Dawkins & Tom Readdy

Combining live action with animation and CG effects, directors Lucy Dawkins and Tom Readdy mould this hugely watchable promo for Cardiff band The School. Showcasing their illustration, animation and compositing skills, Lucy and Tom dust off a portable record player and pay homage to the classic and obscure records that have influenced their sound. The [...]

Willy Mason ‘I Got Gold’ by Keith Musil

Taken from his forthcoming album Carry On (December 3), NE America singer-songwriter Willy Mason gets together with Keith Musil for this charming promo to new single I Got Gold. An old man leaves his run-down shack to have a little dance around in the privacy of his garden to Mason’s jaunty soundtrack… Willy Mason I [...]