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 Turns out even a king has to carry his own folding chair to find some peace.
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.
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.
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.
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"?
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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?