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Sparks (2006)

Visit the official SPARKS website: https://www.allsparks.com

Sparks official video for the single Perfume from the 2006 album Hello Young Lovers.

Directed by Shaw Petronio

Sparks is an American pop and rock duo, originally formed as a Los Angeles band called Halfnelson in 1967 by brothers Ron and Russell Mael. Known for their quirky approach to songwriting, Sparks’ music is often accompanied by sophisticated and acerbic lyrics, often about women or Shakespearean literature references, and an idiosyncratic, theatrical stage presence, typified in the contrast between Russell’s animated, hyperactive frontman antics and Ron’s deadpan scowling. They are also noted for Russell’s distinctive wide-ranging voice and Ron’s intricate and rhythmic keyboard playing style.

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Sparks (2021)

50 years. 25 albums. 345 songs. Unlimited genius.

Directed by Edgar Wright

In theaters June 18th, 2021

Sparks is an American pop and rock duo, originally formed as a Los Angeles band called Halfnelson in 1967 by brothers Ron and Russell Mael. Known for their quirky approach to songwriting, Sparks’ music is often accompanied by sophisticated and acerbic lyrics, often about women or Shakespearean literature references, and an idiosyncratic, theatrical stage presence, typified in the contrast between Russell’s animated, hyperactive frontman antics and Ron’s deadpan scowling. They are also noted for Russell’s distinctive wide-ranging voice and Ron’s intricate and rhythmic keyboard playing style.

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Sparks (2017)

written, produced and performed by Ron Mael & Russell Mael – Sparks

Direction, design, story, cinematography, edit – Joseph Wallace

Animation – Joseph Wallace, Roos Mattaar, Aiden Whittam

Puppets – Roos Mattaar, Joseph Wallace

Sets – Aiden Whittam, Katrina Hood, Heather Colbert, Joseph Wallace, Roos Mattaar, Mary Murphy

Retouching – Milán Kopasz

Production Company – Cardel

Producers – Carla Mooney, Delwyn Mooney

Thanks – Simon Tytherleigh, John Wright, UWE, Dik Downey, James Hadrill, Dean Sudron, Nigel Wallace, Alice Saey

© BMG Rights Management Ltd (UK) 2017

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Cyriak & Sparks (2020)

The official video for The Existential Threat by rock and pop band Sparks, taken from the album A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip. Listen: https://sparks.lnk.to/dripCY. Animated and directed by Cyriak.

Danger near, danger here! Animator Cyriak is known for his outlandish and trippy visual collages, and they serve as the perfect visual complement to this offbeat track about the end of the world by the enigmatic art rock band Sparks. From the album A Steady Drip Drip Drip.

“When I was asked to make a music video for Sparks I could hardly believe it. They sent me the whole of their new album to choose from, and there was this one song that immediately stood out The Existential Threat.

“Not only did the music fit perfectly with my animation style, but the subject of existential dread is also something I have been fascinated by for as long as I can remember. It was like I could see the whole video inside my head as I listened to the song.

“The brief was totally open, but I felt this track deserved more than just some crazy visuals. It has a psychology driving it, and a feeling that hangs over us all, especially in these modern times of information overload.

“Are these threats real, or imaginary? Are they just a paranoid delusion, or do we ignore them at our peril?

“It was great fun making this video, and I hope it makes people think about their inevitable impending death in a more light-hearted way.”

Cyriak