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.
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!
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. :)
That's a really good compliment - thank you. ya this video was sooooo effects heavy. A very small portion of the sand was real, the rest cg. All of the rocks rolling around on the ground, most of the mountainous ones as well, the lava and smoke, all the "strata" coming out of the puppet rocks, much of the sand, the geodes and rocks attached to her, and a lot more were all cg.
Actually, that's a pretty common thing. Directors usually ask the singer to sing along with the track so that it looks more real than it would if they were just lip-singing.
I had thought of Crystalline as the best video from biophilia. Now that the finally did a video for Mutual Core (And the result is more than perfect) i think this is not only the best from Biophilia, but the best among all the videos of her carrer!!! I love you so much, björk!!! Thanks for so much emotions and great music!!
Army of me, I miss you, Hyperballad, Alarm Call, Jóga, hunter, All is full of love, Unravel, Pagan Poetry, Cocoon, Hidden Place, Oceania, Triumph of a heart, Wanderlust, Declare Independence, Earth Intruders AND NOW MUTUAL CORE? She never stops to do amazing videoclip, the world is a little better now.
Magnifique Images travaillées sur Ordi² visibles également dans le "Film-Dessins-Animés" 3D "Doll Face" publié le 19 Février 2007 sur YT. Six ans plus tard le soin apporté à l'Image est le même, à mon goût, Thx ! @+ R².
As "thisistruxtc" said - about the unity of tectonic plates and volcanic eruptions, which you can compare to the unity and love of people - like Bjork does in her songs OR fing Bjork as Mother Earth explaining all the geographic changes from the begining of the world - like she does in Biophilia. Is it clear for you somehow? These are the meanings that I find here, in Mutual Core. :)
hahahah Great :D not that she doesnt look pretty bald, but It would be awkward. I actually like this video a lot :D I do wish her outfit was more like the biophilia cover or at the manchester festival but I really like this outfit too :) Thank you for the clarification!
I love that she's not just lip syncing along with her song, she's actually singing it as she does the video
She's using the movements of tectonic plates as a metaphor to illustrate the dynamics of personal relationships.
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.
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!
I love it! Did anybody else think of the "Hunter" video when Björk had the bald cap on?
of course :)
Such an amazing artist, such an amazing song, and such an amazing video. I love it all!!!😄😄😄😄😄
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. :)
That's a really good compliment - thank you. ya this video was sooooo effects heavy. A very small portion of the sand was real, the rest cg. All of the rocks rolling around on the ground, most of the mountainous ones as well, the lava and smoke, all the "strata" coming out of the puppet rocks, much of the sand, the geodes and rocks attached to her, and a lot more were all cg.
Michael Ranger : My pleasure. :)
Andrew - Not surprised at all you are doing a video for her. Congratulations! This is a masterpiece. Loved watching the making of, too.
the effects , wow.
The best videoclip from the album Biophilia :D
The storyboards alone are gorgeous.
Amazing work
her voice gives me really painful chills
Me encantó el video y el behind the scenes...perfección absoluta!
This is pure way of made art in 21 century, is magnificent!
Easily one of the most breathtaking music videos I've ever seen. The sheer power of it gives me goosebumps
Andrew Thomas Huang is a genius! The Mutual Core video is a great addition to the expansive and beautiful Bjork video lexicon.
so glad to have even had the chance to witness something like this. everyone who made this piece of art happen is amazing.
commented on the video too - i've been watching it for half an hour on repeat now :))
incredible, guys.
I always loved how Björk makes me discover something new.
best video EVER! pure art in your face!!!!!!!
a GRAND BRAVO to the director!
How can you dislike this?! HOW?!!!!!
Wow. I am so excited. There really haven't been many awesome music videos (in general) lately
beautiful video. reminds me of Peter Gabriel's videos in the 80s.
Talk about creativity.
I am speechless with her amazingness.... as usual
Magnificent work and artist integrity!
Sensacional!! Björk é pura arte!!
I love that she ate cakebatter w/ketchup... and I love this director.
On imagine pas le boulot qu un tel clip peu représenter merci du coup d oeil
LOVE WATCHING BEHIND THE SCENES !! SO INTERESTING TO KNOW HOW IT ALL PUT TOGETHER !! ITS AWESOME !! PALM BEACH FLORIDA USA
this music video is going to be epic! the icelandic, nordic, elfin, goddess of sparkle rules in music + sound.
Actually, that's a pretty common thing. Directors usually ask the singer to sing along with the track so that it looks more real than it would if they were just lip-singing.
Fantastic job on the video! Leave it to Bjork to always find great talent.
POR FIN LA LARGA ESPERO TERMINO...ESTO ES FENOMENAL...CADA VEZ TE AMO MAS...BJÖRK !!
LOVE THIS!
I'm glad artist like that exist.
Simply awesome, great job!
Yup. She doesn't lip sync at all. She practices, but practices the whole video.
:) Amazing work from everyone who worked on this masterpiece!
I am actually in love with Bjork. Deeply in love.
And again I am consumed. Absolutely groundbreaking.
I liked! Another awesome, inventive Saga production... Arabella
I had thought of Crystalline as the best video from biophilia. Now that the finally did a video for Mutual Core (And the result is more than perfect) i think this is not only the best from Biophilia, but the best among all the videos of her carrer!!! I love you so much, björk!!! Thanks for so much emotions and great music!!
i have notice that she is ageless, and her voice is timeless
She said she'll be making music for the rest of her life even when she's elderly. I wish I could find the quote but I'm too lazy right now.
Army of me, I miss you, Hyperballad, Alarm Call, Jóga, hunter, All is full of love, Unravel, Pagan Poetry, Cocoon, Hidden Place, Oceania, Triumph of a heart, Wanderlust, Declare Independence, Earth Intruders AND NOW MUTUAL CORE?
She never stops to do amazing videoclip, the world is a little better now.
Congratulations! Beautiful work! =*
I cannot stop loving her. I don't think it will ever be possible.
speachless, this woman is a genius!
I love it!!! and Björk is glorious.
Great videoclip! I'm loving it.
Great work!
Magnifique!
My daughter who is 3, is absolutely taken with this brilliant song! She also loves singing along to, it's all so quiet 😂
AMAZING.
Great docu., thanks!
the story boards are beautiful in their own right.
FUCKING QUEEN!
Mutual Core Es una maravilla por donde lo veas
¡Sencillamente maravilloso! ¡Qué gran regalo!
es un video que conecta con la tierra y la fuerza del arte
amazing work ¡¡¡
you forget "it's in our hands" her cutest video imho
oh btw... AMAZING JOB ON THE VIDEO AS WELL! :)
Still. Not everyone does. It's still special.
Insane. I love it!
I see, that's why it looks so good. Most of it is real FXs, hot.
spectacular!!!!
Magnifique Images travaillées sur Ordi² visibles également dans le "Film-Dessins-Animés" 3D "Doll Face" publié le 19 Février 2007 sur YT. Six ans plus tard le soin apporté à l'Image est le même, à mon goût, Thx ! @+ R².
I love Bjork, she just does not age!
Wow!!!!! Amazing))))))))
OMG!!! great!!
I know right but shes on tours now :/ Like alot......... Let's hope she makes more albums :D.
Awesome :D
WOW!
I agree w/ you!
Search for "Solipsist" on Vimeo. So good!
Impacted
A MA ZING!!!!
Thx :)
3 amazing
As "thisistruxtc" said - about the unity of tectonic plates and volcanic eruptions, which you can compare to the unity and love of people - like Bjork does in her songs OR fing Bjork as Mother Earth explaining all the geographic changes from the begining of the world - like she does in Biophilia. Is it clear for you somehow? These are the meanings that I find here, in Mutual Core. :)
mind blowing :O
man is a fucking genius.
BRAAAAAVVVOOOO
brava..
Diva!
amaizing!!!!!!!
i luv her
Wow omg
Omg it is a really music video
Any artist but Björk deserve Making Of videos.
hahahah Great :D not that she doesnt look pretty bald, but It would be awkward. I actually like this video a lot :D I do wish her outfit was more like the biophilia cover or at the manchester festival but I really like this outfit too :) Thank you for the clarification!
Oh my God.
Better than those generic EDM songs that the radio plays nowadays.
It's about the unity of tectonic plates and volcanic eruptions
she's perfect. that's all i have to say.
WOW WOW WOW WOWWWW!!!
Besides, and more important, she enjoys to.
Best video from Biophilia.