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Beautiful Machine

Shihad

Synopsis

The title track of Shihad’s seventh studio album sees the band moving beyond the harder edged rock of much of their previous work and embracing new technologies (with a decidedly electro introduction) while lyrically questioning the degree to which humanity has lived up to its potential. Director Sam Peacocke places the band in the wilderness of a damp, fog filled, tussock marsh of blacks, greys and dark greens while a man (an apple short of Margritte’s ‘Son of Man’) and woman rise up and run towards each other: irresistibly drawn to human connection.

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Comments (1)

 Rosana Fea

Rosana Fea

Well done Sam! Great shots, effects and concept. Lovely to see your work.
I look forward to seeing more.

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Credits

 Sam Peacocke
 Helen Naulls

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Acknowledgements

Made with funding from NZ On Air.