Title: Det Snurrar I Min Skalle Artist: Familjen Director: Johan Söderberg Year Released: 2007
Do you know who won the Oscar this year for achievement in film editing? Well, of course you don't. Neither do I. (Okay, now I do.) Though editors rarely receive their props, they are an integral and crucial aspect of any film piece. Editors are often responsible for the visceral "feel" within a film. This comes via attention to timing, placement, and juxtaposition alongside the dialogue and soundtrack. Endless hours of footage are sifted through and perfectly placed in order to create the perfect moment. There is no question its validity as an art form.
The following music video(s) comes from editor Johan Söderberg, who has earned his name in the music video industry through his work for artists such as Madonna, U2, Beyonce, and The Knife. Söderberg is earning a name on YouTube via his brilliant "READ MY LIPS " series. (Which is a MUST SEE in The Absurd section.)
Putting vintage stock footage to new music is not a new idea. Cutting a track like Söderberg's work on Familjen's "Det Snurrar I Min Skalle"... well, see for yourself.
I wouldn't say that my opinion on this matter is of much consequence, seeing as how my video editing ability and knowledge are VERY limited, but if you've spent any time at all with any sort of video editing software you know how crazy this video, and all the other videos Soderberg is putting together, are. Outside of all the time it would take to find this footage, the act of syncing it with the audio would be VERY time consuming and monotonous. I hope that people are able to see that as they watch these videos.
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