That is the coolest video, just stunning. Must be because it was conceived and directed by a woman..
"The video was conceived and directed by Catherine Owens, a long time friend and collaborator of U2, who is responsible for many of the striking visual concepts in the band's live show. The idea grew out of a piece that she was working on to accompany the song during the Vertigo Tour.
The band had their heads 'scanned' in Chicago in September (this will make sense when you've watched it!) and digital effects were developed in New York and LA. The live performance element was filmed backstage at Madison Square Garden in early October and this version of the song, currently at radio in the US, is the one that the band recorded in Holland over the Summer with Garrett Lee. "