[Thanks Tommy]
OK Go - This Too Shall Pass - Rube Goldberg Machine versionBut it isn't really a Rube Goldberg, I think. I've not been able to find many of Rube's original drawings, but I understand that it's a machine, in other words, the hardware fits together in a unit, not just a room, and it does a task. Whereas this sort of video, popular in recent years, is more like a scattered number of things happening in a long chain reaction. I don't know if there's a word for this thing.
You can find a few through Google searching only images. Not many though. You probably already tried that.
ReplyDeleteBoy, I wish we could see how they did the camera work. I also wish I could hear the lyrics better. I like OK GO, but this song isn't doing much for me.
ReplyDeleteYes. I'm wondering how many cuts they did.
ReplyDeleteEO - "I'm wondering how many cuts they did."
ReplyDeleteWhile watching it, right after the hammer smashes into the TV screen the scene move on and in the background are a number of smashed tv's. I would bet they did it quite a few times. Also, the paint on the actors is a clue...
I wonder as well, if this is a true Rube Goldberg..
I ****ing LOVE OK Go! Their songs aren't the best (still very good) but their attitude is plain brilliant. Refreshing is maybe a better word. They exemplify "fun", the antithesis of rap artists or drug-fuelled rock'n'roll.
ReplyDeleteThis particular song is a favourite of mine, and I play it many mornings while getting dressed to put myself in a good mood. I prefer this other version (also with a fun video):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJKythlXAIY
As for the current video, not only did they get the whole chain reaction organised, they had it performing to the beat of the song (those bottles being played were golden), and they included many references to past videos of theirs. If anyone wants to spend a fun hour, watch their old videos on YouTube (they're all highly original) and then rewatch the chain reaction. How many references can you catch?
I'll shut up now.