Cibo Matto - Sugar Water (Official Music Video) | Warner Records

[@candlize01]

It's hard to believe this song and video came out in 1996. It's nearly 15 years old, but sounds like it could have come out yesterday. So fresh and timeless! This band was great!

[@PtheTinTHE]

26 years later the same can be said!

[@orlandoduarte6392]

@@PtheTinTHE true

[@rashan2424]

Are you still alive?

[@C.U.N.Tahiti]

27 years now…and counting

[@ezzb]

Can you imagine? Almost 30y now and I just found out

[@cr0ss183]

i accidentally found this song and i already love it. amazing work

[@angelig7782]

SAME, i was in a study hall earlier today and found this in my feed. I love it sm now

[@Gobble_de_Goop]

This music video is amazing. It's like a palindrome in videographic form ❤

[@kc1915]

Same!!!

[@PrincessOfTheYew]

What is BtVS

[@spookynutsack]

what is accidentally

[@Bandito_bat]

As insane as it may sound this duo has had a very interesting history. Miho Hatori (girl with short hair) sang for Noodle phase 1 for the band Gorillaz. Sean Lennon, John Lennons son was also a member for a time. In an interview they described with their music that they wanted to be less serious and sing about what they wanted in a "Crazy, snobby, sloppy" expressive way. To prove to others that the words in music don't always have to catch peoples interest and that as long as someone feels something along these lines to their music they've accomplished their goal of connecting with the audience. They break the barriers singing mostly about the pressure of societal racial standards. Truly underrated band.

[@Mondscheinelfe]

Thanks for sharing

[@johnnyw525]

How the hell...?!? This video is utterly mindbending. I mean really. The co-ordination and timing, and the single take -- a REAL single take, apparently -- complete with stunts and perfect synchronisation. Genius!!!

[@thomasbrunn3988]

years of watching mtv that how

[@darrenjohnson7857]

Excellent patience

[@sabirbikmaev2658]

It cuts at the middle in the sign

[@darrenjohnson7857]

I know how they did it /time sequence ,little chick had sugar in her hair at beginning ,parallel directing :Michel Gondry best work

[@JayPhonomancer]

Yep. How do you even come up with something like this? Not to mention actually orchestrate it and make it a reality? Gondry is just a fucking genius

[@FollowingFootprintsMedia]

One of the most brilliant music videos I've ever seen. I vividly remember seeing this on MTV's "Amp" back in high school and it blew my mind. There is so much detail here, like the black cat going between the screens when a black cat is mentioned in the lyrics (how is it possible to have timed that??) is incredible.

[@cliffordbendtsen4848]

Not only that but it crosses the characters' paths both times those lyrics are in the song, when it's a single video mirrored and reversed and it just lines up perfectly both times

[@carloscarvalhar9129]

OMG I had totally forgot MTV's AMP, but indeed I watched it there, feeling myself so cult at that time

[@user-tu5un8jc9v]

It was directed by Michel Gondry. He's always been a very meticulous director.

[@feeonahfeenix7225]

I think out of all the bands that played at the bronze this one was the best! Their music matched the tone of the show and really set the mood perfectly!

[@whisperingglades]

agreed :)))

[@9roselove9]

What’s the bronze??

[@whisperingglades]

@@9roselove9 the club in buffy the vampire slayer :)

[@NobleNobbler]

you are correct!

[@djgizmoe]

My friend and I interviewed Cibo Matto (for KUCI) the year this came out at Spaceland in Silver Lake, right before their show. They were simply the coolest people I'd ever met - probably still are. I got to sit around during the mic check, and Miho basically sang Sugar Water in its entirety just to me. I pretty much melted. That same year I moved to Japan, and dropped out of western civilization - though I did end up seeing them again eventually. Always a lot of feels listening to this, and the Michel Gondry video is predictably creative and fun.

[@user-wm1oo4os7e]

That is so cool

[@ellaleus7515]

kuci mentioned

[@mach1nefan]

Have you seen Miho’s new experimental stuff? I think it’s amazing she is still experimenting with music. She hasn’t lost her creative sharpness imo.

[@djgizmoe]

@@mach1nefan No! I haven't heard anything since her excellent solo album Ecdysis. I will check it out.

[@TrailThief]

great story. great song. great group. great video. thanks for sharing!

[@Romanus_Matthaeus]

These girls know how to make a real trip-hop. I absolutely love'em

[@elel7113]

Thanks youtube for recommending me this, please bless me more with these gems

[@wakazashi20]

my heart melts at 1:33, that chorus is WONDERFUL. Album is good, for those of you who haven't listened to it yet.

[@thomasbrunn3988]

yea this song fine rest of the albu fuking garbage i have the cd

[@MaggotMaggs420]

I wholeheartedly agree. That part is so beautiful

[@thomasbrunn4182]

only the one song rest is shit

[@Rip.Kurt-1994]

Birthday cake is the best-

[@captainmidnightgaming]

@@Rip.Kurt-1994Went so hard when you were grinding through Tokyo-to

[@voodoosleeper]

I feel so bad for anyone who can't drift with this song. What a gift Cibo Matto is.

[@70stunes71]

Yeah ! 62 yr old musician and rocker...love it. So cool...

[@yourfinalhiringagency3890]

It’s awful 😢 pity me

[@yourfinalhiringagency3890]

For reference I just found crystal castles 10yr old song transgender and that song is a complete banger. This song however is absolutely horrible and annoying.

[@slowyourroll1146]

@@yourfinalhiringagency3890 Let's leave it at different tastes ;-)

[@snmink]

Michel Gondry, the master of timing and animation. All his videos are so intricate.

[@Videodragon64]

Carlos E Mendez yup

[@gofyomomma]

yesterday i watched this video again after more than 3 yrs without listening to them... i was thinking the song must be pretty symmetric also for this video to fit perfectly with the cat parts... It's still so damn beautiful..

[@davidcopson5800]

True. The video for Massive Attack's 'Protection' is incredible.

[@MultiAnne36]

Didn't Gondry make videos with Bjork too?

[@Rasfa]

You're shitting me!!! Of COURSE it's him.... lol. Never knew.

[@kaidenjace1035]

90's classic! And all Bronze attendees know this one by heart ❤️💯

[@blinx182]

transporting me back to better days ❤

[@wa7saka]

The chords, groovy beat, dreamy intro, smooth voice. This is brilliant!!! The coordination of the video is crazy

[@Owlwhiskers]

This played just before Tenent began at the cinema. Gave me chills. It was perfect!

[@rashan2424]

No way

[@davilopes5925]

Wow! Awesome!

[@RobertornGar]

Polanski's The Tenant?

[@Ladyfingers-333]

This song is so ahead of its time 🔥🔥🔥🔥😨😨

[@phili.3675]

fr

[@Ladyfingers-333]

@@phili.3675 it’s nearly 30 years old 😨that’s crazyyyy

[@joshsmith3219]

I dont think i ever saw anything more creative in all of my life. When someone says what is human creativity this should be shown.

[@hissingflora5245]

The choreography with the signs at 1:58 blows me away every time.

[@timorgano]

Well done, Warner Bros. Those links at 3:44 appear right over part of the video that is kind of a main "plot point" of it, completely ruining it for anyone watching. Well done.

[@RoxyLeeHeart]

lol, what the hell does it say??

[@timorgano]

The two halves of the video line up to say "Sugar Water". It's the same at 0:15 but backwards.

[@RoxyLeeHeart]

Ahhhhhh, thanks!

[@SexDrugsNpostprod]

THIS GRINDS MY GEARS SO FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFKIN MUCH !!!!

[@naturalbornchiller158]

Just gives you more reason to hate those corporate cocksuckers. Capitalism kills love.

[@FamousOriginalSlim]

I've seen this a hundred times and I'm still noticing new stuff.

[@Gmmmgm]

Jim Williams like what for example?

[@fabietg2464]

Yes please, tell us!!

[@albundy6008]

The Bronze had some good bands.

[@GonsalvoDeCordova]

Thanks, had forgotten that scene. Whedon + Hannigan + Band = bliss.

[@CC-qx9zd]

Standing outside a telephone booth with no money in my hand

[@elaines5412]

Thank you . That made me laugh.

[@perrochile73]

dingos ate my baby

[@uziclippe]

Facts!

[@Jessicanana89]

When Buffy was on TV originally, I was just a kid. Too young to really appreciate the show or music, all I knew was that it was entertaining. Rewatching it now as an adult has been quite a treat. Especially for the music.

[@zechsandlin9524]

You damn right about that!!

[@robertbobbypelletreaujr2173]

Buffy was an awesome show.

[@Suitcasehandle]

Literally watching it now at the ripe old age of 30 😂 showing my 8 year old son the classics and he liked this episode coz the way buffy dances with xander

[@elenamartrod7305]

totally!

[@KraZvEgGyBuRgEr]

Same here. When it was on the air I knew it as a show for older people, but now that I am older people lol I’m watching it for the first time.

[@cactaceous]

Michel Gondry and Spike Jonze defined our generation in the 90’s and 00’s with their incredibly inventive styles fitting in with the most interesting artists first then turning their attention to feature films in the late 90’s. We owe them both so much. I’m in my early 40’s now playing music videos from both of them to my daughter to explain to her the era I grew up in.

[@cl3mfandang0]

{{good parenting award}}

[@SonnyMeadows]

Would of loved to see them work with Hype Williams!

[@rudygutierrez6636]

Today I am listening to this song for the first time ever and I can't help but to have it on repeat. For all of you who obviously listened to this when it first came out...what was it like? what memories do you have of this era?

[@greatBLT]

Phoenix to Vegas roadtrip. Eating a hot dog in the middle of the desert.

[@dennisbobongie3848]

Was in year 12 1997 the 90s were coming to a close. We were looking forward to the new Millennium. Buffy was a real teen hit show back then

[@gabrielmaregatti2858]

being mistified by Buffy's dance and so intrigued by the score,talk about a perfect soundtrack

[@AlonsoMontero]

Coming back from middle school in the year 2000, when MTV used to play actual music videos.

[@iamshadowbanned699]

Spending the boring afternoon weekends watching MTV when I stumbled upon this song.

[@ChicoTheRainmaker]

My favourite music video of all times. I'm not kidding. Must've watched it 200 times, never got tired of it, always a little new detail to grasp. Just a piece of video heaven.

[@notjonnyram]

This is one of the best videos ever created. So much thought and planning went into it, and it was perfectly executed too.

[@jordanalexanderwood]

this popped up in my recommended randomly and I was not prepared to witness something so divine

[@julisplett2748]

Quintessential 90's, god I love this track. Silky surreal ❤

[@mrmpz7320]

Still listening on 2020... So nostalgic...

[@Daniela_Rocanrol]

I know...

[@kaitoguy]

I came here after listening to Birthday cake a million times

[@heatherkoolaid]

I was just thinking, actually, it sounds perfect for now, like it was written this year... Because they were friggin light years ahead of their time..... 🎶💜🎶 Damn.. I think this might be my fave song on Viva La Woman 💕🎶💕

[@eddiepopcopter5902]

2021

[@happiicream7652]

2022

[@RoseMagpie]

michel gondry's ''image'' he wanted in this video was a story that made sense when played forwards and backwards. It's amazing how good a director he is! I really admire his genius x

[@phiznak]

Thirty years ahead of their time.

[@colleen159]

phiznak love the profile pic

[@dobi287]

Where are you getting that figure

[@mindyobizness9704]

It came out in 96'. 23 years..

[@junrosamura645]

@@mindyobizness9704 He's from the future. Time travel is pretty common where we're from.

[@DrNothing23]

The video director, Michel Gondry was ahead of his time... The band just hired him to do what he do.

[@barbirelle]

this song makes me feel so good, i feel like the embodiment of everything that i want. i feel supernatural vibes from it. thanks bronze

[@limebar]

the best music video ever made?

[@kray2sick]

Ye

[@alexisbryant3894]

When I heard this shit on Buffy I lost my mind ...its sounds so hypnotizing

[@bondfall0072]

I was looking for this song for so long. That scene from season 2 always stuck out in my mind. It's such a perfect song choice that feels emotionally perfect.

[@noinfo9130]

yeah i only found out about this song when someone sent me a er... video for valentines day one year. memorable.

[@Brah027]

Girl, me too! The year was 2014? I was binge watching Buffy for the first time - procrastinating on a paper I was supposed to be writing

[@OliviaBarnaby]

1:34 those la la's sent chills down my spine.

[@grumpchong]

+Olivia Barnaby you might like "La La LA" by "The Bird And The Bee"

[@Wakeupgrandowl]

Good song, that

[@TinyTulle]

+Olivia Barnaby ayo kookie ;)

[@pamus6242]

Its almost 2024. I was in a trance watching this back in the day, back in the 90s. Watching this today feels.....exactly the same !!

[@pitoutopit]

Let's face it (imho) : Gondry's best video ever, and one of the best music video ever anyway. Still can't totally figure it out.

[@Lanaraee_fann]

Totally agree. I didn't know which side to on top of the lyrics and cool vibes👌🏿

[@Ilse.Briefs]

I didn't undestood anything about it

[@kashiewm]

Absolutely!

[@Norsilca]

I can't decide between this and Chemical Brothers - Let Forever Be. They're amazing in different ways.

[@kashiewm]

@@Norsilca So many great ones to choose from... a decision where you can't lose! The White Stripes videos, Chemical Bros, Bjork, Daft Punk, even Kylie Minogue... all amazing.

[@valerieladeda]

I have had to watch this video multiple times to figure it out! Even watching it blocking the left side and again blocking the right side. How can such a "simple" concept be so mind-blowing?

[@Mr.4AGE]

The director is Michel Gondry, he worked on a lot of noteable music videos back in the day that would would probably recognize

[@juanloera7624]

The first time i heard this song I loved it, the tones are amazing,,,and I just saw this music video for the first time and i am in awe , it's so well done and trippy af, these girls are a pair of unique and top tier artist.

[@770Barney]

90s Mtv after 3am was so 🔥🔥🔥

[@mcrazza]

The switch was mind-blowing! lol Awesome video by Michel Gondry and awesome music by Cibo Matto.

[@PrankZabba]

the entire VIVA LA WOMAN album kicks ass!!

[@kirkboesch9734]

Rewatching season 2 of Buffy only to remember this hidden gem. I miss the 90s

[@AA-bg5lo]

90's nostalgia.. this song and the album was epic...brings back feelings i forgot about!!

[@chickie_dan]

This song is equally calming as much as its charming ❤️

[@gorgonaki874]

This Sounds like it's from another universe wtf it's beyond guuuuuuud

[@MoistCubicle]

10 years ago I was going through obscure late 90s and early 2000s underground female expirimental band CD's that I had collected, and was thinking to myself "such a shame these bands never saw the light of day or got any sort of recognition/radio play, I wonder if thats just how its going to be forever", and now all of the sudden they are getting listened to thanks to gen Z suddenly taking interest in the late 90s and early 2000s to the extent they have (without even realizing thats what they are doing) lol. So now it looks like there is hope for these lost gems and unique sounds after all!

[@peachesandcream22]

I will always say that trip-hop is one of the best music genres, nobody can change my mind!

[@antoinetterivera7565]

The June 2020 lockdown Buffy rerun that I’m binge watching has brought me here....and it still sounds fresh! :-)

[@scoutpark5230]

I love the scene with this song SOOOO much, even though I hate the prospect of Buffy ending up with Xander in that way. The music is just so hauntingly beautiful. I feel like I’m traveling the universe while I’m listening to this

[@gagaaicee4367]

SAME!

[@cuchelo1]

No matter how many times I watch this, I can't quite believe how brilliant it is.

[@filmfae]

ahhhh, back in the day. another lifetime, but freaking great music! know your chicken!

[@skweekah]

I like chicken.

[@Mitholas]

You've got to know your chicken.

[@buttholebzerker]

Know your CHICKEN. You got to know your CHICKEN.

[@robotbjorn4952]

I know _my_ chicken

[@kashiewm]

I've seen this video so many times and it still freaks me out every time, even though I know how they did it, it still gets me! Michel Gondry is just so brilliant.

[@averyellis]

The timing is just so amazing.

[@lazygazzzer]

have not watched this in a while... still amazing

[@triskut]

this video is amazingly creative...

[@NIMRODakaNIMROD]

Two words: Michel Gondry.

[@mundotaku_org]

It needs more giant hands...

[@lowstryder1022]

Yep same guy who directed eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

[@remeech]

Listening for the first time and the feeling it gives me is very ethereal, so cool! How long have I been living without this!?

[@KiddiAgnars]

most brilliant video ever.

[@Automat1cJack]

I forgot how much I love this track.

[@dirtwolf]

I was in high school when this video came out. Made me want to move to any city other than my little rural town

[@gmazzarini]

Michel Gondry true maestro. No need of CGI when you are a true artist and have ideas.

[@idonotcomprehend]

The second part of your comment is the dumbest thing I've read today.

[@FriendIy_Person]

@@idonotcomprehend Why? Elaborate more

[@MrBaumGeo]

this song sounds like a dream. and that video is what my dreams feel like too. really eery

[@Jettplayzgames]

Damn this brings back memories; still have the CD

[@chjih]

i accidentally discovered this song, its my new favourite now

[@christianvance1614]

I am so high. I know I saw this video as a very little kid on mtv WHOA! Talk about unlocking a core memory! This video is just as crazy to watch as “Wheres your head at?” By “Basement Jaxx”.

[@ArmchairRizzard]

For real, this video is brilliantly done. Very creative.

[@damienx0x]

The director Michel Gondry makes Hollywood films now.

[@TSpancer80]

peak time is over, sadly

[@samyeharshel]

@@damienx0x Well he really inspired Nolan with his style

[@theshamanite]

Just found this on Buffy. This is so good

[@vrssxo]

This video idea is crazy to me 🔥🔥🔥

[@skatinwhenican]

Time has passed, but I still love this song all the same. That reverse effect is super trippy even now. Damn am I getting old? lol

[@IreneCAbry]

this song is just such a bop in every way

[@imnotacat3798]

"Xander, did I ever thank you for saving my life?"

[@williamestrada6007]

don't you wish I would

[@kbowman968]

Don't you wish I would?

[@taylordavison6849]

Buffy was the shit, bruh.

[@kendallreynolds5216]

Regina George has nothing on Buffy

[@amberr1241]

@@taylordavison6849 💯

[@arunca190]

2024. Saw this in 1996. This video still amazes me.

[@AlanRanta]

A classic #MichelGondry video for one of the most underrated bands to come out of the trip-hop movement of the mid-'90s. Thank gawd #CiboMatto came back this year with #HotelValentine . Such a wicked album, but all of their albums are worthy.

[@JaiField]

It's Michel's birthday today. :D

[@willowmakes]

Hotel Valentine is probably my favorite current album. (I'm listening to "Lobby" right now)

[@soulrunna]

Best comment, indeed.

[@aesnugu]

this is actual art

[@hey-zel]

I just discovered this song and I had to replay it after my first listen. Oh my god I can’t even imagine how many other songs I haven’t discovered yet that sound so cool. - 7:02pm Nov. 18, 2023

[@70stunes71]

You can imagine, I've been a musician for decades...I'm 62 next yr...ran across this on tv's buffy the vampire slayer...from late 90s..and just so compelled to look it up. Amazing. These flat phones weld time and space together... love and peace to you this Christmas 🎄 ❤️

[@hey-zel]

@70stunes71 This was beautifully expressed. Sending love and peace back to you. I hope you enjoy these upcoming holidays as well

[@x3iego]

THIS IS SO COOL

[@mase000]

drew & enya really did something having this bomb ass song in the back

[@chrispeplinski7306]

Buffy sure did have a lot of great performances in music.

[@languidego]

Tenet, 24years ahead of time.

[@thienypham2738]

one of greatest hip hop songs of all time, that's why 90s hiphop always remain the greatest of it's genre.

[@daej312]

That reggae beat is hitting

[@muskyrat2106]

This is one of my favourite music videos. Its totally amazing and I've loved it since the first time I saw it years ago.

[@JayPhonomancer]

Its an incredible piece of work. The first time I saw it I was baffled. Like "what happened there?" My brain was not prepared to take it in. 2nd time I saw it I concentrated to try and figure out what was going on but I think it still fucked with my head. Eventually I got it, must have been the 3rd time. But seriously, how does someone even come up with this let alone actually orchestrate it? Gondry is a genius

[@chaaaargh]

this song has mid 2000's trip hop vibes in the best way, they were definitely ahead of their time. the mv feels like 70's weird but in a quintessentially 90's way lol. im so glad i found this it's such a vibe !!!!

[@philranclaud8807]

This would be a nice song to trip out to

[@makocrab2223]

I’ve heard this song plenty of times but today is the first time seeing the music video. Very impressed with the timing & camera tricks. Still wrapping my mind around it.

[@nagisanite.]

goodness, youtube algorithm sometime leads me to absolute bangersss!

[@m.omoirokingyo]

Yess this is a banger also love ur Yu pfp

[@mcquademartin7319]

Bruh they are so fucking good it’s ridiculous. So glad I found them after watching Buffy lmao. Great band, I love all their songs. Hope more people discover them in 2022

[@70stunes71]

Same thing happened to me..crazy😮😂😊

[@mcquademartin7319]

@@70stunes71 lol I just decided to watch Buffy one day when I was stoned and actually ended up finishing the whole thing 😂 I don’t regret it at all

[@ivan45359]

How could i never knew who cibo matto were? They’re so aesthetically pleasing and vaporwave like

[@alphasierrabravo5905]

Thank you for this. Sounds like it should be apart of the Samurai Champloo soundtrack:)

[@chylemc]

The concept of the video is really good

[@evilsuguru]

Released 14 years ago and only 2.8 mil views should be a crime. This song is so cool and the vid is fire too.

[@phili.3675]

ikrr!

[@milkandcigs]

mind blown, beautifully directed

[@danielhernandezjr950]

Greatest song I heard on Buffy the vampire slayer season 2 premier, have been listening to this song for years!!!!

[@coreywiley3981]

Whenever it is that I die, if I know before hand, then this is one song I want to listen to because it reminds me of one of the good days I had in this life that I want to reflect on before I go off into the ever after.

[@tedinbed8550]

this is a classic

[@skweekah]

Love it. Love the bass line. And the J-Gals.

[@MaylinCardenas]

February 28, 2022, and I've been listening to the album since January because I wanted to celebrate its 26th anniversary. I adore them. Brilliant women. It's an unforgettable album.

[@Knarki]

The whole album just drips a unique flair of cool that no one ever has managed to replicate. Artichoke is such a brilliant closer, still gives me goosebumps 15 yrs after discovering the album

[@luciadick1599]

The part of the black cat is so good

[@Jizo_loks]

Where has this song been my whole life why am I just barely find this!! Sounds like a brand new song

[@marcioamorim1554]

CIBO MATTO UM CLASSICO DOS ROLÊ DE SÁBADO A NOITE QUE SAUDADES DA HORA..... BONS TEMPOS.....