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Declan McKenna 'Be An Astronaut (live)' by Huse Monfaradi

Rob Ulitski - 12th Aug 2020

Huse Monfaradi directs a splendidly vibrant, and wittily retro live visual for Declan McKenna's Be An Astronaut. 

With a single line of silver glitter drawn on his face, the indie-rock prodigy sets aside the more heavy surrealism seen in his official videos, and goes all-in with a dynamic live performance of old school glam rock. 

Paying homage to iconic artists in the genre - particularly Hunky Dory-era Bowie and early Elton - the track is visualised through a lively and unabashed performance from McKenna, backed up by a handful of equally animated, and appropriately styled musicians. 

The location is excellent too, toeing the line between derelict and palatial. And Monfaradi's canny use of camera and lenses seals the early '70s vibe, and works well in the themes of dreams vs reality that run through the lyrics. 

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Rob Ulitski - 12th Aug 2020

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  • Performance
  • Indie Rock

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Huse Monfaradi
Producer
Hannah Wainwright
Production Company
Executive Producer
Nathan Killham
1st AD
Chris Kelly

Camera

Director of Photography
Ben Magahy
Focus Puller
Jeremy Fusco
2nd AC
Jasmin Anderson

Lighting/Grip

Gaffer
Paul Toomey

Art

Art Director
Terry Palamara

Wardrobe

Make-up
Jackie Tyson
Wardrobe
Micahael Darlington

Editorial

Editor
Nick Ellis

Grading

Colourist
Vic Parker
Colour grade company
Raised By Wolves

Agent

Director's Representation

Commission

Commissioner
Michael Lewin

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