Bipolar Empire's Feel That You Own It by Kevin Godley

  • Bipolar Empire's Feel That You Own It by Kevin Godley

David Knight - 7th Apr 2011

The video by the legendary Kevin Godley for Irish hopefuls Bipolar Empire's Feel That You Own It - shot just before the recent Irish General Election - perfectly expresses the current mood of the country in the wake of its recent financial collapse. And it contains real punch-power in the form of female boxing world champion Katie Taylor, a fan of the band.

Anger and frustration is a permanent presence here - while Kevin might be forgiven for thinking that Bipolar Express's way with a rock riffs and pop hook is reminiscent of the work of his old muckers U2...

Watch 'Bipolar Empire's Feel That You Own It by Kevin Godley' here

Credits

DirectorKevin Godley
ProducerAnneMarie Naughton for Park Films
Director of PhotographyIvan McCullough
EditorDan Gannon
PostWindmill Lane

David Knight - 7th Apr 2011

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