The Making of Björk - 'Mutual Core' - Art + Music - MOCAtv

Behind the scenes of Björk - "Mutual Core"

Directed by Andrew Thomas Huang

Reykjavik Unit:

Producer: Árni Björn Helgason
Director of Photography: August Jakobsson
Production Designer: Gus Olafsson
Hair & Makeup Artist: Frida Maria Hardardottir

Los Angeles Unit:

Director of Photography: Laura Merians
Production Designer: Hugh Zeigler

VFX Executive Producer: David Lyons
Lead CG Supervisor: Michael Ranger
Lead Compositor: Lindsey Fry
FX Technical Director: Nico Sugleris

Director's Rep: LARK Creative

[vash]

I love that she's not just lip syncing along with her song, she's actually singing it as she does the video

[watchruss]

She's using the movements of tectonic plates as a metaphor to illustrate the dynamics of personal relationships.

[BjorksMusic]

Huang and a film crew worked hand in hand with Björk to create the video, which was produced in both Reykjavik and Los Angeles. The bulk of the shooting was done in Iceland, a place that served as a big inspiration for the volcanic video. Huang explains how special it was to shoot in Björk’s hometown because there is so much palpable geothermal activity there. The actual volcanic activity in the video is a combination of puppetry, visual effects, and carved foam rocks that you get to see on strings and sticks in front a green screen. You also find out that Björk was actually in a sandpile for hours and obviously is quite a trooper. Seeing her manipulated and represented as a computerized rock formation is really fascinating, too. So much work went into the video.

[Nicoblackandblue]

I am so impressed by the director. His respect and appreciation of Bjork is really great to see. I think a lot of people think that being famous is glamorous but you've got to put in work and the director recognizes the effort Bjork puts into her craft. I'm really interested to see any other music videos that Andrew Thomas Huang has directed. Great job to everyone involved!

[MrCallofthemastodon]

I love it! Did anybody else think of the "Hunter" video when Björk had the bald cap on?

[AriesT]

I honestly did not recognize most of the added CG effects in this video, beside the two "main" flying rocks. Look at this Hollywood, it is not that difficult. You do not need to spend 200 million dollars on effects if your art director is creative. :)

[Cuishi]

Such an amazing artist, such an amazing song, and such an amazing video. I love it all!!!😄😄😄😄😄

[LaurenHolidayVoices]

Andrew - Not surprised at all you are doing a video for her. Congratulations! This is a masterpiece. Loved watching the making of, too.

[diegomeetsworld]

The best videoclip from the album Biophilia :D

[ilavalolipop]

her voice gives me really painful chills

[empressoera]

This is pure way of made art in 21 century, is magnificent!

[alexedi]

commented on the video too - i've been watching it for half an hour on repeat now :))
incredible, guys.

[claudiasemini]

I always loved how Björk makes me discover something new.

[neuroda]

Me encantó el video y el behind the scenes...perfección absoluta!

[BitterMelon]

Andrew Thomas Huang is a genius! The Mutual Core video is a great addition to the expansive and beautiful Bjork video lexicon.

[CaatsGoMoooo]

Easily one of the most breathtaking music videos I've ever seen. The sheer power of it gives me goosebumps

[angelgr]

best video EVER! pure art in your
a GRAND BRAVO to the director!

[AlanPostScript]

beautiful video. reminds me of Peter Gabriel's videos in the 80s.

[kWEmusic]

so glad to have even had the chance to witness something like this. everyone who made this piece of art happen is amazing.

[LeLoaf]

I love that she ate cakebatter w/ketchup... and I love this director.