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Notes on 'U2 Makes A Video'
The delayed and rumored-to-not-even-exist "Making the Video" for "Vertigo" has finally begun truly airing on MTV and MTV2. In case you haven't caught it yet, here is a recap of the episode:
*The video was shot in L'Ebre, Spain with directors Alex & Martin (famous for the innovative "Seven Nation Army" video from The White Stripes.") Final mixing took place in Paris with 12 graphists in three weeks, which is short for a major music video.
*The band and video crew dealt with rain, hurricane strength winds (unclear if the winds were from nature or for the video)
*The Edge humorously examines his ripped clothing
*Band worked with Alex & Martin to get a "fresh perspective" on video-making
*"There aren't any real bands out there..." says Larry Mullen, Jr.
*"I've got to get to a place in the song where I believe myself," said Bono of his performance in the video
*Adam Clayton hints that other videos U2 has done left their "heads spinning." Possible a crack at the CGI-friendly clip for "Elevation" directed by Joseph Khan.
*Bono states that, "the measure of the album we just made will be how many of these songs we play live. Right now there's not one I want to leave out."
*If there was a way to not tour around the world, Mullen guarantees he "would take it," but does feel the album's 11 songs are reason enough to take time away from one's family.
*Bono likes being in the company of U2's audience and that in concert is where they "truly live."
*Working with Alex & Martin "feels very fresh to us," according to Clayton.
*Bono thinks U2 are "larger than life," without the CGI effects of the "Vertigo" video but likes the effects anyway.
To watch "U2 Makes a Video" - make sure to check your local MTV and MTV2 listings.
The delayed and rumored-to-not-even-exist "Making the Video" for "Vertigo" has finally begun truly airing on MTV and MTV2. In case you haven't caught it yet, here is a recap of the episode:
*The video was shot in L'Ebre, Spain with directors Alex & Martin (famous for the innovative "Seven Nation Army" video from The White Stripes.") Final mixing took place in Paris with 12 graphists in three weeks, which is short for a major music video.
*The band and video crew dealt with rain, hurricane strength winds (unclear if the winds were from nature or for the video)
*The Edge humorously examines his ripped clothing
*Band worked with Alex & Martin to get a "fresh perspective" on video-making
*"There aren't any real bands out there..." says Larry Mullen, Jr.
*"I've got to get to a place in the song where I believe myself," said Bono of his performance in the video
*Adam Clayton hints that other videos U2 has done left their "heads spinning." Possible a crack at the CGI-friendly clip for "Elevation" directed by Joseph Khan.
*Bono states that, "the measure of the album we just made will be how many of these songs we play live. Right now there's not one I want to leave out."
*If there was a way to not tour around the world, Mullen guarantees he "would take it," but does feel the album's 11 songs are reason enough to take time away from one's family.
*Bono likes being in the company of U2's audience and that in concert is where they "truly live."
*Working with Alex & Martin "feels very fresh to us," according to Clayton.
*Bono thinks U2 are "larger than life," without the CGI effects of the "Vertigo" video but likes the effects anyway.
To watch "U2 Makes a Video" - make sure to check your local MTV and MTV2 listings.
Lots of comments by the guys and technical info (not too much however) on the graphics and the time involved putting it all together. Interesting to say the least and great shots of the guys 
