Steven Wilson - PERSONAL SHOPPER (Official Video)

"The song PERSONAL SHOPPER sits somewhere between being a love-letter to shopping (which I love to do!) and the uneasiness I feel about the more insidious side of modern consumerism. Lucrecia’s blackly comic video captures that dilemma perfectly." - Steven Wilson
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“The track is a social criticism of consumerism and how we fill our lives with unnecessary goods to feel important, special or loved. But the truth is, the feeling of unhappiness won't go away with the next pair of sick trainers. Those feelings will only go away when we look within, and if we don't... well, then we're going to end up with a lot of stuff around us, but still pretty empty. Luckily the track being 6 minutes gave me the opportunity to develop an interesting narrative. I wanted to create a fictional world in which people buy goods and the transaction would not only be money but also a part of their body, alluding to the concept of the more you look for answers outside, the more you disappear on the inside.” Lucrecia Taormina, Director
Director: Lucrecia Taormina
Executive producer: Luke Tierney
Production company: FRIEND
Producer: Joseph Goldman
Casting Agency: Lane Casting
Casting Director: Hannah Ashby Ward
Cast:
The Consumer: Robert Lane
Cash Lady: Paula Benson
Shop Owner 1: Jill Buchanan
Shop Owner 2: Stephen Wale
Shop Owner 3: Amy Gallagher
Worshipper 1: Ocean Navarro
Worshipper 2: Karlu Solomon
The Thief: Romano Solano
The Shopper: Steven Wilson
Director of Photography: Pieter Snyman
Editor: Meg Thorne
SFX: Natasha Lawes
Grade: Richard Fearon
Production Designer: Oliver Hogan
Movement Director: Simon Donnellon
Styling: Flora Huddart
Wigs, Hair & Nails Artist: Natasha Lawes
Makeup Artist: Andrea Gomez Anzola
TFB Product Rendering:
Miles Skarin, Crystal Spotlight
VFX Artists:
Kelvin Chim, Steve Hawken, Rob Chandler, Abi Tomasiewicz
Crew:
Production Manager: Hugo Holford
Production Coordinator: Ash Teague
First Assistant Director: Ty Hack
Second Assistant Director: Heini Susanne
Steadicam Operator: Doug Walshe
Focus Puller: Phil Heron
Grip: Charlie Wyldeck - Flowers
Clapper Loader: Rob Hawkins
Camera Trainee: Jack Plumbridge
Gaffer: Peter Bishop
Sparks: James Leech, Matt Simmons
Spark 1st Day - Simona Pran
Spark 2nd Day - Greg Probert
Lighting Trainee - Josh Wood
SFX Prosthetics Assistant - Jess Heath
SFX Prosthetics Trainee - Alice Platts
Art Department Assistants: James Middleton, Rupert Wilson
Stylist Assistant: Molly Robinson
Runners: Joe Coulson, Tara Sadeghi, Tom Stuart
Location Manager: Dean Whittaker
Edit House: Cut + Run
Edit Producer: Maggie McDermott
Edit Assistant: Rob McGuire
Post House: Black Kite
Post Producer: Polly Durance
Commissioned by Natalia Maus

[@highartalert6927]

Some Steven Wilson songs hit you hard after a couple of listens. This is one of them. I am getting addicted to it.

[@magnuszetterqvist5936]

Me too! So, bought anything recently? 👍😘🇸🇪

[@kiwi9147]

I totally agree I’ve been addicted to this song since day one .. but it sounds better and better to me each time This video made it even better yet😎

[@abigaillkruss8823]

Me too good friend

[@a1ph40m3g4_edc]

Word!

[@shizzl0rable]

Best songs of his hit this way !!!

[@targaryenXoolf]

That's how you cameo in your own music video. Brilliant.

[@leethomas5830]

Alfred Hitchcock style.

[@stanislavaruseva]

Stan Lee style

[@adj789]

I missed it

[@stanislavaruseva]

@@adj789 on the escalator

[@jooree7696]

1:11

[@whitewizzardllc2348]

Steven is the best musician and producer of the last 20 years period. This is just fantastic. Speechless. Bravo. It will go over so many heads but I hope it makes some noise. We need more of this.

[@costassiachamis9789]

Masterpiece of new era. Congratulations Mr. Wilson

[@TheWaterdog6]

I have seen this like 50 times and this is better than half the movies out there. Good music, good message, symbolism and ambiguous meanings. The other songs and videos do not measure up to this one. This is his best work ever.

[@lohankarachay476]

Just imagine the satisfaction of Steven Wilson releasing this on a black friday with the black friday hashtag. Man must be delighting in irony.

[@HermeticAscetic22]

Listeners, please read the description. The one thing I like the most about Steven Wilson is the way he elaborates his ideas/concepts musically and lyrically, be it the PT’s The Incident or this track. Brilliance personified.

[@tradingelk6914]

That actors walk is just perfect

[@tonsoftonez]

The chordchange in that "consumer of life" part is pure gold.

[@shauntbarry]

Completely agree it's genius

[@terrat3048]

I agree too. I stopped figuring out how to play songs aeons ago, but this one I had to. Top quality songwriting.

[@_MrPink_]

As Steve said, "Lost in the mall, shuffling around like zombies." This is pure feel. LOVE.

[@AnnaAwe]

This is one of the most brilliant pieces of art I've heard/seen lately. Modern-sounding synth pop mixed with disco elements. Catchy yet still able to pack a punch of social commentary. I love the choral parts and the psychedelic vibe. In the video, the expressions of the salespeople are unforgettable!

[@cosalidra759]

Everytime I am about to make an impulsive purchase, I will watch this. Thank you Steven Wilson.

[@RafaelaMartinelli]

It's like an 80's video, 80's music, but both with a contemporary production, using the best of the resources available nowadays. This guy is always flawless. Hate to be such a fangirl, but I simply cannot find any bad music under his name

[@djpetenice]

Hard hitting truthful song about the dangers of mental health surrounding consumerism. Thanks again, Steve.

[@YokohamaCalling]

Elton John reading the list of shopping items at 3:47. One of the world's biggest shoppers. And he had to start with Sunglasses :) Poetic.

[@helenarii]

Haha!

[@seanferrell9244]

Fair wether friends, right?

[@biancaturner725]

well spottet and put!

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

Weird, creepy, funny and very catchy: welcome to the highly versatile world of Steven Wilson where there's no such thing as a single genre, just all music with a meaning and story you can get behind.

[@sanjivlimbu4985]

maybe industrial

[@lamiaekabbaj8333]

I find it genius mixing the all together (art, storytelling, music,lyrics) it has a meaning, a life lessons for people to become more aware of what they do

[@nedim_guitar]

The sonic quality of this track is amazing! The production, the mix! Those drums! Ear candy!

[@NLGeebee]

This song gives new meaning to the expression “It costs me an arm and a leg”.

[@jamesrisk7693]

I think that's kinda the point

[@roroesparza8558]

o me costó un ojo de la cara.

[@mattcraig2545]

Lost in the mall, shuffling through the stores like zombies.

[@paulflood5876]

And in this way wish away each day

[@bullgrim]

Sullen and bored the kids stay

[@gabrielrangel4869]

"But what is the point; what can money buy?:

[@the_terrorizer]

Shoplifting is getting so last year’s thing

[@SplendidFellow]

My hands on a gun, and I find it hard to stay conscious

[@advythify]

Steven is a master of his art and his marketing plan tfb is one of the best things he has done in recent times.

[@andre.slmartins]

100%

[@benjaminbjam]

It's why I love the album already before actually hearing it all. The concept alone is fantastic, and the way he is executing the marketing is genius.

[@nettynoodle8336]

Absolutely love the bass line on here x

[@ronocf8290]

Nick Beggs is a genius

[@milenariarr8329]

Toda una AUTORIDAD para hacer éste tipo de videos. Y sí, a los humanos los descabezan con tanta información, con lo "políticamente correcto", con lo comercial, con lo que vende; incluso, hasta el hecho de poner a una persona a que decida por tí: Cómo vestirte, qué debes ponerte, como peinarte, maquillarte, hasta cómo decorar tu propia casa, qué debes hacer o no en tu vida y en tu tiempo libre. Todos quieren la aprobación de otros y ser parte del montón y del rebaño para ser parte de esa sociedad "cool". ¡Muchas gracias Mr. Wilson! 💯🍷

[@panchochompa]

I love how Steven tells you the truth right at your face! I can relate to all of his music!

[@agnieszkad.3562]

Jak zwykle MISTRZOSTWO! Takie utwory może tworzyć tylko Steven Wilson 🥰

[@amlvsii4894]

Looks like he met Steven Wilson coming down an up staircase...the encounter was clearly crushing.

[@andre.slmartins]

Oof... It has come come full circle. 🤯

[@TheMister123]

My favorite comment thus far. :-D

[@laurenceellis8311]

Wasn't there a piece in the SW back catalogue relating to coming down the up escalator (from the deram years recordings).

[@BblastedD]

Voyage 34 come back to us.

[@Drakemasters123]

Hey, I got that reference. I did :D

[@rohitkennethpaul]

This is taking back to PT's initial albums... Steven Wilson can never break your heart.

[@JamesCormier]

Steven Wilson is a freaking genius! The song we all wanted to make and express.

[@jamesdaniels3699]

I'll bet that if you saw him on the street he would talk to you like a normal person.🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lerxzt6701]

Have a great Black Friday mr Wilson! (...and Tim says "absolutely")

[@mariagheata2133]

I know it sounds silly but I feel like he wrote this song having the video in mind already. Black Friday and other consumerism strategies are idiotic, glad Steven shares this feeling. A world in which people only buy what they truly need would be, without a doubt, a much better world.

[@andre.slmartins]

Had to be released on a Black Friday. The whole concept and marketing is great. Love the "Easter egg" for the limited edition box set, after he announced one a few days ago. Steven and his Midas touch man..

[@sidnew2739]

At this point this song is already one of my all-time favourites from him. And I'm a fan since "On the sunday of life..."

[@DekkarJr]

It's got such a catchy beat too. I love that Steven does kind of different style than when he is in porcupine tree. Just like how Blackfield was different as well, simple songs about the pains of life, a girl leaving you after a summer fling type of music. Catchy and mainstream, would be a huuuuge hit if they had based the band in the states. He writes like everyone and no one else on earth at the same time it's fucking unreal how amazing he is... and his VOICE too. Not all amazing song writers are great singers or singers at all, what a gift to have such unique head voice. It's very very cool. The content of this song as well is very accessible and the meanings behind it are plain and clearly stated as opposed to mysterious like some of PT songs aren't totally always obvious about the theme and lesson he wants to impart on society. IMO I could hear a song like this coming from, say, Taylor Swift, easy - I mean Elton John DID read the spoken word interlude. So it's very multilayered and sounds amazing. His production value is always super high as well because he spends so much time in the studio mastering and stuff - way more imo than most musicians.

[@mistermatix8241]

Awesome song, utterly love it. Nick Beggs bassline on this is just mind blowing.

[@robadlers6668]

This song just keeps me coming back again and again. So well crafted and presented.

[@TAMALnTRIP]

Ridiculously brilliant! Haunting yet beautiful ... The Master has struck again!

[@aditih.321]

Weird. Creepy. FANTASTIC.

[@oldsynth]

So addicted to this video. Its got everything!

[@floantomans]

Excelente crítica social !!! No sabía si reir o llorar.... Este es nuestro mundo real... Comprar y vender y preparar a los jovenes para ser "exitosos" y puedan seguir sustentando este sistema, que lleva al hombre a perder su esencia.

[@TheJLPShow]

Such a Tears for Fears vibe im getting. Especially that chord at 3:58...sounds just like opening to Pale Shelter!

[@konstantinoskominos2747]

Yeah the acoustic part but not the rest.

[@anowysz6]

those key changes in the chorus are genius

[@FredTolfey]

These are an excellent song and music video ! A great bravo to the actors and the direction ! What a clairvoyant and sensitive vision ! Steven Wilson, as many people, I'm really touched by all your work.

[@IsraelQuezada999]

Awesome music and great sarcastic lyrics... thank you Steven Wilson!

[@Steedonline]

And I love the self-mockery you are able to show, not everyone has this sense of humour 👏👍

[@armanlopeman]

All I could think of when the narration started was "Fitter, Happier, More Productive..."

[@neil676]

Yeah, Steven's got a textbook of rock music. He often draws from it.

[@Zarkai_09]

Hah lol XD

[@robertsomerville320]

The Brilliance of SW and the people that created this video are astounding. Nothing like having a product narrative by Sir Elton John included. When you are a great lover of music, and a musician sometimes we over purchase gear to out shine the next guy. There will always be someone with better stuff. So go back to your basic self and ask, do I need to be someone else? Such a huge world of PPL that must satisfy vanity. Love how its captured here.

[@giovanni21mas]

I can`t believe how much this song has grown on me.

[@agnieszkad.3562]

Me too

[@denishippolyte469]

Wow! What a great pop song with dark lyrics. Big Heaven 17 vibes on this. 🙏🏽

[@edgarrodolfolezamahernande3407]

Increible video!!! Para una increible canción!!! Steven Wilson es un verdadero Artista!!!

[@acattoir]

Can't stop watching this. Amazing acting and editing I think. The flying ear.....

[@AleksMaik]

The biggest plot twist would be if we saw Steven buying shoes at the end of the video.

[@72superlead]

Lol

[@ednewton4455]

🤣🤣👍

[@princechahal5093]

He appears in starting n before ending. 😂💙😂

[@DiseaseShaker]

🤣

[@alfonsomartin6887]

@@princechahal5093 before ending? when?

[@vidjcb]

This couldn't be more appropriate than today. But more importantly, being that close to each other, just rushing to have any piece of crap and also have COVID as free a bonus!

[@MMcG25]

Best listening to this with headphones on! What a difference!

[@araizadav]

Nick beggs basslines are just addictive to hear. I love this song

[@kiwi9147]

I know .. great !!

[@patrickbeintema9184]

The man is so busy. I can't keep up with all his videos and releases 😅

[@Spermofdog]

It's the only way to stay relevant this days. Times of releasing an LP every 2-3 years and thinking that it's enough is over.

[@Joanmaofficial]

Only Steven Wilson releases this kind of video on Black Friday! Fuc%&$ng Genius!

[@DANTEFISI]

Ahora entiendo, es buenísimo, gracias Steven, es la crítica que necesitábamos sobre está maldita sociedad de consumo en la que vivimos , es una idea perfecta y muy bien ejecutada. Si bien es cierto que no hay que olvidar que esto es música el concepto es brillante.

[@brianpercival1829]

Jeesus! On Black Friday no less. Excellent music and video.

[@father042]

IS THAT A BRAND NEW PRODUCT? I MUST CONSOOOOOOOM!

[@fredericktarr8266]

don't ask questions just consume product and wait for next product

[@HawkOfGP]

@@fredericktarr8266 I liked it because I understood that reference!

[@spencer8035]

My only regret is not consooming the new product

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

Great song and video, so much to think about.

[@AleksMaik]

Nice cameo Steven!

[@MrRocktuga]

Amazing, simply amazing. What a great musician. 👍💪💪

[@UpTheIrons5013]

Don't buy condoms guys, don't buy them...

[@doci6139]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@NE0MAS]

And birth control pills! Is Steven telling us to make more babies?

[@disgsteng6755]

@@NE0MAS he's talking about excessive consumerism. like "volcano ash soaps", limited edition exclusives, etc. stuff that we don't need but still buy for triple the price because the brands put pretty labels and unusual names on the packaging. condoms and birth control in general are a necessity, not luxury items (though sometimes they are priced like one).

[@thereevesanator]

@@disgsteng6755 glad you caught the joke

[@lordmorgoth7]

NoIsE CaNceLliNg CoNdOmS

[@josephkoerner4856]

I've heard this song dozens of times already. This video provided even more clarity and I enjoyed it even more. Bravo.

[@joaocassimiro8911]

Another masterpiece, incredible and original!

[@kellymelrose8527]

Steven.. your music has given me so much pleasure over the years .. you keep releasing amazing music ..thank you for that . I hope to see you live one day.. if COVID passports aren't required that is

[@rushadpatel2608]

"The more you look for answers outside, the more you disappear on the inside.” Lucretia Taormina - Director

[@sistematickamaleon7410]

Thank you Steven wilson For existing.

[@MagneticEye1]

Amazing song and video. Great new direction......can't wait for the new album. The shopping list monologue by Elton John is a fun surprise.

[@davem4544]

I discovered Steven through Nick Beggs and Richard Barbieri, huge Japan and Kaja fan. I absolutely love this song...what a stomper, definitely going to be buying The Future Bites

[@pierpsx]

Perfect vision of contemporary life

[@aldaregueiras2854]

Brilliant! Best bass player in the world👏❤️

[@Claudia1710]

Now everytime I buy something I have this song in my mind...

[@Keleneki]

Really love this video. Thanks Steven Wilson.

[@Zongadude]

Oh, so it's actually "Personal Chopper" !! ;) Brilliant video !

[@AshWarPmusic]

You couldn't write it.... After (yet another) view and listen to this fantastic video and track, Mr. KZbin sends me directly into a 'Head & Shoulders' advert!

[@danielrostrooscuromusica4314]

Lyrics: Have now, have now, pay in another life Kickstart the future, accept this loan Fill in the form, you're pre-qualified You're now the sum of what you own Buy now, buy now, have a better life Close out transactions without remorse Apply for credit, it's your given right Buy it all then buy some more Buy for comfort, buy for kicks Buy and buy until it makes you sick Buy for England, buy it all Buy online and in the shopping mall Sell it on then buy it back Buy the shit you never knew you lacked Buy the update to compete Buy the things that make your life complete Consumer of life, hold my hand, extend your rights It's the power to purchase to excess That sets you apart and can give you the ultimate high Abuser of time, if there's something that you want You don't need it, but have to concede It's making you happy and that's all that matters to you Buy the box set and the kind of stuff You've bought before a million times Buy in green, buy in blue Buy in patterns 'cause I tell you to Buy the dream, buy the spin Feel the bite down of the trap you're in Buy the lies that I tell Lap up everything I'm here to sell Buy now, buy now, at a better price Give in to excess, lose control Just keep on spending, never compromise Rack up more debt and fill that hole Buy for comfort, buy for kicks Buy and buy until it makes you sick Buy for England, buy it all Buy online and in the shopping mall Sell it on then buy it back Buy the shit you never knew you lacked Buy the update to compete Buy the things that make your life complete [Interlude: Elton John] Sunglasses Teeth whitener Deluxe edition box sets Volcanic ash soap Anti ageing cream (Self-love) Multivitamin supplements Noise cancelling headphones (Self-esteem) Designer trainers (Self-indulgence) Diamond cufflinks (Self-obsession) Detox drinks (Self-obsession, Self-defence) Smart watch (Self-obsession, Self-defence) Organic LED television (Self-love, Self-control, Self-obsession) Fitness club membership (Self-indulgence, Self-esteem, Self-doubt) Fake eyelashes Monogrammed luggage 180 gram vinyl reissues Branded water Self-help books Consumer of life, hold my hand, extend your rights It's the power to purchase to excess That sets you apart and can give you the ultimate high Abuser of time, if there's something that you want You don't need it, but have to concede It's making you happy and that's all that matters to you Buy the box set and the kind of stuff You've bought before a million times (Self-doubt, Self-obsession) Buy in green, buy in blue Buy in patterns cos I tell you to (Self-awareness) Sell it on then buy it back Buy the shit you never knew you lacked (Self-esteem) Buy the update to compete Buy the things that make your life complete [Outro: Spoken word & Elton John] Fitness tracker Birth control pills Bluetooth headphones Designer trainers Lipstick Mobile phone skins Scented candles (Self-obsession) Media streaming hub (Self-expression) Self-defense Self-doubt Self-love Self-indulgence

[@abigaillkruss8823]

Hahaha love Steven going down the scalators, yeah love this so MUCH!!!

[@_PrimetimePranks]

Robert Lane is the actor who portrays the main shopper, he did a great job !

[@ronocf8290]

Yep he was superb

[@tagyorit]

This song feels to come straight from the Paper Gods Duran album! Which I truly love, so big big compliments on this super song! Would love to see a Nick Rhodes/Steven Wilson project!

[@Zorak_97]

The ending reminded me of one of the final scenes of Lars Von Trier's _Antichrist_ (2009) for some reason. I don't know why, the shots are similar.

[@pawelmacgyver5194]

Marcin Łukawski dzisiaj o poranku puścił to w Radio 357. Utwór mnie... co tu dużo mówić... rozjechał!!!

[@FabienneDeclercq]

This video really highlights what the mood of the song was from the 1st day it came out : funny, ironic though slightly creepy. Just bad it comes out only now, months after the song coming out, as most pple didn't seem to understand during this period that it was written in a sarcastic and not pontificating mode. So now the images put the final note on that great song...

[@memographist]

steven wilson is just too much for this world...Genius.

[@guillermoulisescorimayo1911]

Steven Wilson es el músico de Rock más importante de la historia, humilde opinión.

[@marcelomorem]

Great song, great video! No matter what Steven does, always genius.

[@pratikzimbre6624]

"The things you own, end up owning you." - Tyler Durden

[@ednewton4455]

I type this some 12 hours since this I watched when this video was premiered live. Song has been out for a while now, didn't know what to expect. Love this ❤

[@tomasrodrioguezmoser8400]

Guy: *buys a necklace* French revolutionaries: Its free real state

[@AndreaPettirossi]

WOOW WOOW WOOW GRANDE STEVEN!!!!!!!!

[@samiurrahman4497]

The vocal harmonics and also the song has some "Ghost" band type feel.

[@LiquidSpartan117]

Same thing I was thinking, very Tobias like

[@placer7412]

'ghostcore' lmao

[@3anaurv2]

There's a psb feel too.

[@maio996s]

Brilliant! A clear metaphor of where our global society is going... in the emptiness!

[@Hillbilly_Papist]

that moment when the producer of your favorite death prog albums writes a better Pop song than anyone since the 80s goth era.

[@tuffgonggbUNCTION]

Planet ROCK,longplay❤SmARTSong,udden video.

[@JIMKUltra]

If it wasn't for covid we could have seen a TFB pop-up shop with Steven removing your body parts

[@lohankarachay476]

We would be like "Shut up and take my lungs!"

[@lohankarachay476]

@joseph ka Hail Satan Bro

[@benedictdonald4338]

@joseph ka no.

[@archerfinch-bungle4794]

@joseph ka we only speak euphoric atheist here sorry bro

[@spiderbabybill]

@@lohankarachay476 :-) "Wanna storm through gates of heaven Backstage pass in hand St Peter, park my car There's angels on my mind Take me through to see the big man Where'd you keep the wine?"

[@sidnew2739]

Genius. This video is cartoony satire at it's best, and Wilson's cameo as the guy from "Eminent Sleaze" is the cream on the top.

[@dtigue]

I've loved this song since the first time I heard it. The video only enhanced that feeling for me. As always, Steven Wilson knows how to make you think differently about certain things you do on a daily basis without giving it a second thought. Can't wait for this album to drop!

[@planetmusic11]

Aka Bass Communion, my favorite Steven project

[@binayakdutta66]

1:13 Is it just me or the guy looks like that vocalist from porcupine tree? I might be wrong, it's been a long time

[@Neeykoo]

Well yes, it is Steven Wilson... :)

[@nathank3278]

STEVEN!!! ::)

[@MusicGirl-jj7bi]

I'm pretty sure it's the guitarist from No-Man

[@mefistothegreat]

You guys are all wrong, its that dude that is in Blakcfield with Aviv.

[@MusicGirl-jj7bi]

@@mefistothegreat You sure that's not the actor who plays the homeless guy in "And no birds sing"?

[@captainstrangiato961]

I love prog Wilson and pop Wilson (would you even call it that?). This is a masterpiece!

[@Kaos1989]

Fight Club, "The things you own, end up owning you."

[@Darney1992]

ANybody here having trouble to listening to this one listen at a time? whenever i listen t this song, i will usually listen to it a few more times that day. I think thats part of the design of the song, to be addictive in the same way as consuming whatever bullshit is addictive. Really intelligently written and produced song. I'm sure its very intentional and not a coincidence how catchy this is.