The Making of Björk - "Mutual Core" - Art + Music - MOCAtv

Behind the scenes of Björk - "Mutual Core"
Directed by Andrew Thomas Huang
www.andrewthomashuang.com
Reykjavik Unit:
Producer: Árni Björn Helgason
Director of Photography: August Jakobsson
Production Designer: Gus Olafsson
Hair & Makeup Artist: Frida Maria Hardardottir
Los Angeles Unit:
Director of Photography: Laura Merians
Production Designer: Hugh Zeigler
VFX Executive Producer: David Lyons
Lead CG Supervisor: Michael Ranger
Lead Compositor: Lindsey Fry
FX Technical Director: Nico Sugleris
Director's Rep: LARK Creative
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[@vash1014]

I love that she's not just lip syncing along with her song, she's actually singing it as she does the video

[@watchruss]

She's using the movements of tectonic plates as a metaphor to illustrate the dynamics of personal relationships.

[@BjorksMusic]

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.

[@AriesT1]

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. :)

[@rangerCG]

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.

[@AriesT1]

Michael Ranger : My pleasure. :)

[@Nicoblackandblue]

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!

[@MrCallofthemastodon]

I love it! Did anybody else think of the "Hunter" video when Björk had the bald cap on?

[@selinimusic348]

of course :)

[@Cuishi10]

Such an amazing artist, such an amazing song, and such an amazing video. I love it all!!!😄😄😄😄😄

[@diegomeetsworld]

The best videoclip from the album Biophilia :D

[@IzzRaifHarz]

the effects , wow.

[@ilavalolipop]

her voice gives me really painful chills

[@psychicwhoosh]

The storyboards alone are gorgeous.

[@juliandavidac]

Amazing work

[@LaurenHolidayVoices]

Andrew - Not surprised at all you are doing a video for her. Congratulations! This is a masterpiece. Loved watching the making of, too.

[@AlanPostScript]

beautiful video. reminds me of Peter Gabriel's videos in the 80s.

[@claudiasemini1067]

I always loved how Björk makes me discover something new.

[@neuroda]

Me encantó el video y el behind the scenes...perfección absoluta!

[@kWEmusic]

so glad to have even had the chance to witness something like this. everyone who made this piece of art happen is amazing.

[@CaatsGoMoooo]

Easily one of the most breathtaking music videos I've ever seen. The sheer power of it gives me goosebumps

[@empressoera]

This is pure way of made art in 21 century, is magnificent!

[@alexedi]

commented on the video too - i've been watching it for half an hour on repeat now :)) incredible, guys.

[@LeLoaf]

I love that she ate cakebatter w/ketchup... and I love this director.

[@LuisSierraCampos]

Magnificent work and artist integrity!

[@gofightlose]

Wow. I am so excited. There really haven't been many awesome music videos (in general) lately

[@BitterMelon9]

Andrew Thomas Huang is a genius! The Mutual Core video is a great addition to the expansive and beautiful Bjork video lexicon.

[@fredericnowarzyk9967]

On imagine pas le boulot qu un tel clip peu représenter merci du coup d oeil

[@angelgr696]

best video EVER! pure art in your face!!!!!!! a GRAND BRAVO to the director!

[@STUNRICK]

Simply awesome, great job!

[@ZeldaFoxEars]

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.

[@dimitrisarmento]

Sensacional!! Björk é pura arte!!

[@RicardoMo]

Magnifique!

[@justinity]

Great work!

[@MrCherrystar]

Congratulations! Beautiful work! =*

[@starthemusic]

AMAZING.

[@edwardashton30]

LOVE WATCHING BEHIND THE SCENES !! SO INTERESTING TO KNOW HOW IT ALL PUT TOGETHER !! ITS AWESOME !! PALM BEACH FLORIDA USA

[@ArtificialSoul]

Great videoclip! I'm loving it.

[@omanriqu]

amazing work ¡¡¡

[@DoctorBlankenstein]

I am speechless with her amazingness.... as usual

[@paprika82]

Great docu., thanks!

[@MaryLady404]

LOVE THIS!

[@wildlifeanalysis]

Fantastic job on the video! Leave it to Bjork to always find great talent.

[@Cheedynamic]

:) Amazing work from everyone who worked on this masterpiece!

[@nycbycellphone]

I liked! Another awesome, inventive Saga production... Arabella

[@LiuboUrsiny]

How can you dislike this?! HOW?!!!!!

[@ligiaararat]

spectacular!!!!

[@nokia6630videos]

I'm glad artist like that exist.

[@incobjork]

I love it!!! and Björk is glorious.

[@hazzmaterial]

And again I am consumed. Absolutely groundbreaking.

[@alessandrochus]

speachless, this woman is a genius!

[@juliamorales865]

I am actually in love with Bjork. Deeply in love.

[@JoLuDice]

WOW!

[@DoctorBlankenstein]

oh btw... AMAZING JOB ON THE VIDEO AS WELL! :)

[@swamichris1]

es un video que conecta con la tierra y la fuerza del arte

[@siobhan28483]

Insane. I love it!

[@soy_nando51]

Mutual Core Es una maravilla por donde lo veas

[@newentu]

POR FIN LA LARGA ESPERO TERMINO...ESTO ES FENOMENAL...CADA VEZ TE AMO MAS...BJÖRK !!

[@vampascom]

Wow!!!!! Amazing))))))))

[@HosamOmran]

Talk about creativity.

[@amandajackson4672]

i have notice that she is ageless, and her voice is timeless

[@OGtheGoat9]

I cannot stop loving her. I don't think it will ever be possible.

[@edgarespinosa2602]

OMG!!! great!!

[@rangerCG]

Thx :)

[@RooV22]

Awesome :D

[@summerwonder101]

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.

[@cristopherlopez2669]

Impacted

¡Sencillamente maravilloso! ¡Qué gran regalo!

[@EmilianoLuna1133]

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!!

[@plodmama]

the story boards are beautiful in their own right.

[@danywirred]

3 amazing

[@solargeknowles4354]

FUCKING QUEEN!

[@Musiqueando100pre]

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.

[@bunzzyjump]

amaizing!!!!!!!

[@nokia6630videos]

mind blowing :O

[@RicardoMo]

I agree w/ you!

[@HegTheWhite]

you forget "it's in our hands" her cutest video imho

[@roman-kx6hp]

I know right but shes on tours now :/ Like alot......... Let's hope she makes more albums :D.

[@calliespltn]

Wow omg

[@HeyItsTheGodDamn15th]

I see, that's why it looks so good. Most of it is real FXs, hot.

[@bjorkhighdefinition]

this music video is going to be epic! the icelandic, nordic, elfin, goddess of sparkle rules in music + sound.

[@rolirMat5695]

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.

[@fantage_lukeh2o]

Yup. She doesn't lip sync at all. She practices, but practices the whole video.

[@MargareteMS]

Diva!

[@nickjonesing]

Search for "Solipsist" on Vimeo. So good!

[@TheJygor]

i luv her

[@ShiftSnipping]

Omg it is a really music video

[@eazve]

Oh my God.

[@Alexa.M1999]

I love Bjork, she just does not age!

[@TardyForTheParty]

Still. Not everyone does. It's still special.

[@dorotinka06]

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. :)

[@angelgr696]

man is a fucking genius.

[@w4r7]

BRAAAAAVVVOOOO

[@saltalgilmour9745]

brava..

[@DavidAnanda]

A MA ZING!!!!

[@MAM29]

WOW WOW WOW WOWWWW!!!

[@thisistruxtc]

It's about the unity of tectonic plates and volcanic eruptions

[@DarhioVo]

Besides, and more important, she enjoys to.

[@xenakis9]

!!!!!!

[@torquettalk]

Better than those generic EDM songs that the radio plays nowadays.

[@SavethexQueen]

she's perfect. that's all i have to say.

[@hectormendez4872]

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!

[@Voltasaur]

Best video from Biophilia.

[@ladygagaaddict1]

i did :D