M83 - We Own the Sky

[philinmotion]

this video seems to flow so well and is so magical at times but unfortunately some things really seemed off to me.

had a great experience watching it, in many regards I prefered this one to the official. but they're different but both very alive.

[suavisvinum]

I like the song, and I love the video right up until that horrid dancing, it kind of falls apart after that. Still, good song, great concept for the video, all in all pretty good.

[3P1CF41L]

lmfao.. can anyone take the guy in the red hat seriously?

[ghstillumina]

This was totally awesome until the hipster dance party.

[jgabriel222222]

The song is hopeful, light and kinda romantic. This is a great video but doesn't fit the song. To the guy who complained about floating boxes, you want to put the realism of THIS video against that? This is even more out there than the winner. Besides, look at the band, their themes, Teen Angst is one of my favorites on another album...the teens in the winner...it's really their niche....who they're writing and singing to, look at graveyard girl...case in point.

[410n5o]

Maybe this is no the most appropriate video for the meaning of the song, but its really beautiful!

[mistralnoir]

what a brilliant beginning, and slowly you just fucked everything up, with those singin skeletons and pschyedelia, you coulda just stuck to the whole post industrial "stalker" theme, and built it up more dramatically, rather making it funny and weird, lol what was that red cap dude doing in front of the moon image, hilarious shite, try to keep yr theme and story coherent and dramatic, all the best for the future.

[illroy77]

I totally agree its like they ran out of ideas in the middle of the video! How fuckin phat is this song though?

[3P1CF41L]

LOL I started to read the comments, trying to think of the right way to comment this vid. I got to yours and I couldn't have said it better, Haha. Although the visuals and effects were beautifully done, the story, actors, ... dancing ... could have been improved.

[chartnoir]

Nice visuals, casting and...well, superb video.

However, I don't get it. I mean, I get the whole thing, and as I said, excellent vid, but I don't feel anything, it's too literal (at least to me). Of course, it's a different perspective and it's interesting though, but still, doesn't move me.

That's my opinion and I don't want anyone to feel insulted.

[junosucked]

m83 is fucking retarded

how did this not win

[MateiMocanu]

lol, dig your nickname. well mothcreative could find another band and send them this video and swap the audio tracks; this vid wasnt too apropriate for we own the sky, but i am sure it will be just fit for another song; its such a waste of talent, its a pity this video must be removed

[junosucked]

haha, ty. i think it's an interesting take on we own the sky; it's creative and beautifully done. imo it's just an overall better video and i don't understand how fucking floating boxes beat this video.

none of the videos have to be removed - they just can't claim to be the 'official' video.

[dwinne7]

m83 has no clue.

absolutely no clue.

floating blocks beat this?

good lord.

[MateiMocanu]

mute usa went for the gay squares

[machineextraordinary]

absolutely inspiring

[katfshn50]

I'm standin next to your mom and she made me watch it at work. LOL! Good work!

[Dontforgettodream]

Awesome!!!

[occ4m]

Killer casting and no mistakes with the style elements. Good one.

[monsterzero335]

I love the feel

[redrosesareblue]

To Mothlight: This video is fantastic and I really think you've got a great shot at winning.

To iamacrobat: The whole greek mythology spin that Mothlight put on this was a nice touch and very creative. However if you take the time to examine the lyrics I seriously doubt that M83 ever intended to tell a story about anything that was in Mothlight's video. Don't claim that, "None of the other entries have any relation to the meaning of the song" when the video you liked didn't either.

[mothlightcreative]

as a respectful side note, we felt that some of the themes expressed in "we own the sky" (esp. those about revenge and tyranny) would be aptly brought to life by 21st century greek gods fighting against a tyrant father.

now whether or not we succeeded in capturing the songs essence is a matter of opinion (:

just wanted to let you know that we took the songs lyrics very seriously. thanks for the compliment

-samm

[MLaHood8]

The 3D skulls are great in my opinion.

[fishniw]

you're great in my opinion

[theMAXX81]

the 3d skulls almost ruin it

[shansociety]

an incredible video. i love the concept, the execution, everything.

[indiluv01]

ok yours is definetly the most unique and inventive....amazing

[RinOtonashi]

i love this video :) nice job on it.

[dudegetajob]

amazing :D

[coltdaki]

great video! i love the story concept; Greek mythology is always intriguing. It's beautiful.

[IFBYFORCE]

I agree with coltdaki.

Great work on the video, plus "We Own The Sky" is just an awesome song.

[pressplayvideo]

wicked awesome! great job!

[jennyduq]

very entertaining...nice contrasts and camera shots...a little skeptical about the skulls, but i do admit that they go along with the 80's-are-new-again concept.

[maralynnj]

stunning.

[laurentmetric]

i was sceptic at first but this video is really mind-blowing!!

[shrillion]

i just watched a bunch of the other music videos. and compared with them, yours is an opera.

[jenHooles]

creative. conceptual. compelling.

[misereretgr]

I found this video because I thought I was watching the official music video. me and my wife were disappointed when we found out it wasn't, Excellent movie, it just works. It has a lot of impact ;)

[shrillion]

Hephaestus makes leg braces look cool. It almost has a steampunk-like quality which makes me happy. You guys should do a steampunk music video next, or a steampunk movie or somethin...

[jdbst50]

Great video! It reminds me of the 80s, except sexy.

[celerydoor]

kanye would be proud! it slaps, grittiness and fantasy in harmony

[jcbluejewel]

great music and filming!

[Fleshbone69]

Good job danger ed.

[fatamicus]

not my cup of tea, but not bad. DANGER ED. ITS YOUR TRIPPIN BUDDY. YOU LOOK NICE AND SEXY.

[TracnRainbows]

WOW.

[caribase]

very creative--especially the canoe part and the dancing. the costumes are original, too.

[mothlightcreative]

thanks cari (:

[westdeer]

hell yea

[jisformee]

awsome!!!!! these guys have so much talent

[eddieruisseau]

Looks like someone found the blur filter!

[mnestevens]

Love it. Dancing at the end was a little weird. The look is both imaginative and professional.

[nickbanta]

omg very very impressive...

[fanomination]

nice use of the daft punk pyramid. see how m83 feels about that

[underthetraintracks]

er, the pyramid is a pretty ancient symbol of power. I don't think daft punk has a monopoly on either ancient symbols or basic polygonal shapes.

[phinehasluke]

the only video where every other scene isn't people running in fields and two hands clasping Oh So Tightly together. Seriously stands out.

[dwinne7]

Best. Video. Ever.

[iamacrobat]

I am still freaking out over this.

[thornsofdelusion]

shoutout to my boy danger ED. video was bust

[mikeydoo01]

best one ive seen bro

[ChewViewer]

This one is amazing! Everything about this is awesome!

[redemptionisgood]

Edith Hamilton wouldn't know what to do with herself. Great work.

[clintonlipscomb]

Very bold and very appropriate. I'm a fan.

[phinehasluke]

imaginative, exhilarating, awe-inspiring.

[eldantastico]

Awesome job!

[timy009]

friggin amazin!

[smooblue22]

Amazing. Simply amazing. Awesome job.

[radiusgreg]

finally, something DIFFERENT ! The singing skulls rule :)

[MateiMocanu]

i like it for being offbeat, for the camera work and for being quite epic in a sense. but i think it's somewhat off target, more appropriate for a 'white lies' vid than for this track. but it does stand out on its own.

[iamacrobat]

this is by far the best entry. None of the other entries have contained any depth or relation to the meaning of the song and this brings a whole new and entertaining perspective to the over 5 minute track. Well done.. Incredibly well done.

[IrMiMaPi]

this is not the mood of m83...

[din5ixfg]

I know! They totally failed to rip off M83's other videos. Fools.

[IrMiMaPi]

yeah, this video is so kitsch :(

[funnyshirl]

so great, mothlight. i vote for you.

[superrobotmonster]

Love this New Gods version of old mythology...

Jack Kirby meets 80's MTV!

[aaronyoungren]

Fantastic.

[dgamann]

awesome work as always. you guys are incredible.

[missjkennard]

amazing!

[larrrydavid]

Clearly the frontrunner in this competition. This video is sick. What a great concept - and implemented flawlessly.

[IrMiMaPi]

????? do you really see m83 choosing this video? this is not their spirit at all.

[larrrydavid]

stop hating. just because your submission isn't as good doesn't mean you can go hating on this incredible one.

[IrMiMaPi]

i'm not hating, i'm just saying that this is not the mood of M83's song.