Chapter 1
Michel Gondry's playful illusions
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Chapter 2
Spike Jonze's chaotic charm
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Chapter 3
Chris Cunningham's biomechanical nightmares
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Chapter 4
Mark Romanek and Anton Corbijn's cinematic atmospheres
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The music video visionaries
Ch 4 · Mark Romanek and Anton Corbijn's cinematic atmospheres
streetspirit View the image of Depeche Mode lead singer Dave Gahan dressed as a king in a red robe and gold crown, carrying a folding chair through a landscape.
Glossary
joy division (noun)
An influential English post-punk band from the late 1970s known for their atmospheric sound and melancholy lyrics. Their unique, haunting vibe inspired photographer-turned-director Anton Corbijn to recreate their tragic story in his beautifully stark, black-and-white film Control.
An influential English post-punk band from the late 1970s known for their atmospheric sound and melancholy lyrics. Their unique, haunting vibe inspired photographer-turned-director Anton Corbijn to recreate their tragic story in his beautifully stark, black-and-white film Control.
mankai Compare the musical ingredients that turned a loud rock song into acoustic heartbreak.
Fun Fact
Enjoy the Silence: In Depeche Mode's snowy music video scenes, a body double played the king because singer Dave Gahan got cold and left the mountain for hot chocolate.
mankai Harsh shadows and grainy film turn simple stage movements into pure, electric energy.
mankai Dutch photographer Anton Corbijn defined the moody, minimalist visual identity of alternative rock.
Fun Fact
Record budget: The seven-million-dollar spaceship set for Michael and Janet Jackson's "Scream" still holds the official Guinness World Record for the most expensive music video ever made.
mankai Romanek pushed visual boundaries and budgets to the absolute limit for pop royalty.
Glossary
music video (noun)
A videotaped performance of a recorded song, typically featuring dramatic action or creative imagery. In 2005, Palm Pictures released DVD compilations highlighting the visual styles of Mark Romanek and Anton Corbijn.
A videotaped performance of a recorded song, typically featuring dramatic action or creative imagery. In 2005, Palm Pictures released DVD compilations highlighting the visual styles of Mark Romanek and Anton Corbijn.
Quiz
Which post-punk band's story did director Anton Corbijn tell in his acclaimed 2007 biographical feature film "Control"?
BETA
mankai Match lighting and color palettes to discover how directors build iconic music video atmospheres.
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What band originally wrote and recorded the song "Hurt" before Johnny Cash covered it under Mark Romanek's direction?
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In Anton Corbijn's video for Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence", what is the lead singer dressed as?
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What color palette did Anton Corbijn use to define his iconic, moody music videos for bands like U2 and Depeche Mode?