October 2013

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We Are Shining "Wheel" (Carl Addy, dir.)

It's a philospher's Tumblr page come to life, swirling with borrowed images in a vortex of GIF psychedelia. 

Carl Addy, director:  "Our inspiration behind this promo was the idea of modern tribalism, using visuals in the same way that the band appropriates audio samples. We wanted to make a Tumblr as a video to show their influences and inspirations yet  with a cleverly weaved narrative. I’m incredibly proud of the final film that we have created and working with We Are Shining has been an excellent creative adventure.”

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PSY "Gentleman" is #1 Most Watched of 2013, #5 All Time

Don't call it a comeback, he's been for years. Or, at least a year. 

Just when you though PSY had run his amazing course, a press release comes to remind you that the follow-up, "Gentleman," is actually in the midst of an impressive run:

"Heating up his sizzling and scorching hot streak yet again, PSY's music video for "Gentleman" is currently YouTube's "Most-Viewed" music video of 2013 with over 572 million views. The cinematic clip for the infectious and invigorating international anthem continues to entice viewers daily. In addition, the music video is ranked #7 on YouTube's all-time most-viewed videos list. It's on track to hit 600 million by the end of the year. As a result it will become #5 of all-time."

Take that, Miley.

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Duologue "Gift Horse" (Christopher Piazza, dir.)

London based Duologue, who fuse electronic and guitar based music, stopped by New York's Dubway Studios during CMJ to film a live cut of "Gift Horse," a standout track from their debut record Song & Dance, now available in the United States. The band's music features beats reminiscent of mid-career Radiohead, soaring strings and frontman Tim Digby-Bell's otherworldly falsetto.

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2013 UK MVA Winners

The UK Music Video Awards (MVAs) took place last night in London with winners ranging from France's Megaforce and Fleur & Manu directing teams, Spain's creative group Canada (confusing, yes?), US director Kahlil Joseph and lots of UK representatives.

Rock legend Ray Davies bestowed music video and film legend Julien Temple with the Icon Award, recognizing his nearly 40 year career from documentaries for The Sex Pistols and Joe Strummer to videos for The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Janet Jackson, Neil Young and many other luminaries.

See below for all the winners!

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