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Declan McKenna 'Why Do You Feel So Down?' by Phil Poole

David Knight - 16th Oct 2017

Phil Poole's video for Declan McKenna is in the grand tradition of exercise video-themed music vids, but inspired by the gentler and cosier British breakfast TV strain than the Jane Fonda workout variety. So in fact, this is actually a music video you could really use as an exercise video.

So get up, make room, and get moving - the DMTV Today way...  

PHIL POOLE:

"Our intentions for Why Do You Feel So Down were to reflect the sunny demeanour of the song while capturing the subtle undertones of cynicism, as reflected in the wonderfully contrasting lyrics from Declan. There seemed no better example of this than the early morning exercise routines seen on breakfast television, with the forced smiles and fake enthusiasm a perfect blend with the energy of a choreographed workout.

"And after a long of day of patience and repetition for Declan and his group, not to mention numerous stray dogs and inquisitive tourists; Greenwich Park experienced a routine that Mr Motivator himself would be proud of."

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Phil Poole
Producer
Emily Vincent
Production Company
Executive Producer
Jack Lightfoot
Production Manager
Emily Vincent
1st AD
James Dearden

Camera

Director of Photography
Matt Vahey
Focus Puller
Klim Jurevicious

Wardrobe

Hair & Make-up
Fabianne Calitri
Wardrobe
Clementine King

Editorial

Editor
Phil Poole

Grading

Colourist
Phil Poole

Agent

Director's Representation
Lock It In

Commission

Commissioner
Laura Clayton
Label
Sony Music

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