Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, directors of the award-winning A24 film, have directed music videos for hits like “Turn Down For What” and more – check it out
Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert rose to prominence in the film industry after directing Everything Everywhere at the Same Time(2022), which was also the most acclaimed production of the 95th edition of the oscar. Before becoming part of the technical team for the film A24the filmmakers have a huge catalog under their belt – including from music videos to blockbuster hits.
The out-of-the-curve and totally unprecedented look of “Daniels” it’s been around longer than you might think, in the breadth of music videos graced by its vision. Thinking about it, the Rolling Stone Brazil separated 4 video clips that had the direction of the directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. Check out:
1. DJ Snake, Lil Jon – “Turn Down for What”
With over a billion views, “Turn Down for What” it’s almost like a zombie movie, except the virus is dancing like never before. Controlled by decidedly specific parts of their bodies, soon no one in the video can resist the fever of fervor – it’s a catchy track and there’s no denying it.
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2. Battles ft. Gary Numan — “My Machines”
In “My Machines”, kwan It is Scheinert showed audiences their ability to turn any vignette into an evocative, high-energy scene, as in this music video they set our eyes on a pair of escalators in a mall, and here it stays the entire time.
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3. The Shins — “Simple Song”
The most narrative of his music videos, “Simple Song” combines a cinematic feel with home footage to portray a family reeling through memory. In just over four minutes, we have the complete story of a family that is hurting but united.
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4. Manchester Orchestra — “Simple Math”
Arguably one of the best songs on manchester orchestra, “Simple Math” is a beautifully haunting piece, bolstered by the addition of the experience of “Daniels”. Beginning with a car crash, performed with great skill, it is an achievement of both imagination and technical skill.
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Source: Rollingstone
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