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Sigrid 'It Gets Dark' (Live) by Beki Mari

Rob Ulitski - 12th Apr 2022

Beki Mari directs a brilliant performance of It Gets Dark by Sigrid on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

"Paying homage to a classic rock and roll performance, it’s an idea of extreme contrasts; of black and white, futuristic, raw energy," says Mari. "We play with this stark simplicity and thus light becomes our point of difference."

The deceptively simple concept - consisting of a performance in a white cyc studio - emanates huge amounts of energy, elevated by Sigrid and her band's riotous performance and the dramatic lighting cues. 

"We used a mix of programmed and handheld light to dramatically change the space; from bouncing bright white light to suddenly being plunged into darkness," continues Mari.

"The effervescence of this contrast then careers us into a new wildness; flashing spots and a drenching of sensory blue until we land softly, sinking into prismic, celestial sparkle - created using mix of handheld foil, laser mirrors and an Astroraggi."

Those elements all combine to showcase a stellar performance by Sigrid, reminding us why she is one of today’s most exciting pop stars.

Rob Ulitski - 12th Apr 2022

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  • Director's notes
  • Live
  • Live music video
  • Performance
  • Late Late Show
  • Futuristic
  • Understated
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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Producer
Ruth Parrish
Producer
John Pryer
Production Company
Executive Producer
John Pryer
Production Manager
Sam Savile
Production Manager
George Doherty
1st AD
Abbi Yardley

Camera

Director of Photography
Focus Puller

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Phil Penfold
Desk Op
Leo Steele

Art

Production designer
Macy Dingle

Wardrobe

Stylist
Ahida Agirre
Make-up
Gabriella Floyd

Editorial

Editor

Grading

Colourist
Sylvain Canaux

Commission

Label
Island Records UK

Rob Ulitski - 12th Apr 2022

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