The breathtakingly gorgeous Icelandic landscape comes to life in the Bon Iver ‘Halocene’ video. Australian photographer and filmmaker Nabil Elderkin directed the incredible piece, just under 6 minutes long, that shows a young boy exploring some of Iceland’s most beautiful countryside scenery. It’s hard to believe the landscapes aren’t computer-generated; it's like a scene from a fantasy film. Animation is used in the final seconds of the video, but the rest is Iceland in its natural form.
Stunning works of art like the Bon Iver ‘Halocene’ video show that the age of incredible music videos is far from over. Elderkin’s shots look like they could be from an episode of Planet Earth, and almost act like a tourist promo for Iceland. Combined with Justin Vernon’s haunting voice, the video becomes a powerful and moving piece of contemporary art. ‘Halocene’ definitely solidifies Bon Iver as one of 2011’s strongest and most influential artists.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Living Landscape Paintings
- Opportunity for artists to create immersive and visually stunning videos that showcase natural landscapes.
- Icelandic Tourism
- Opportunity for tourism industry in Iceland to leverage breathtaking natural scenery to attract visitors.
- Music Video Artistry
- Opportunity for musicians and filmmakers to collaborate and create visually captivating music videos that are like works of art.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Entertainment
- Opportunity for artists and filmmakers to push the boundaries of creativity and create immersive visual experiences.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Opportunity for tourism industry in Iceland to showcase the country's natural beauty and attract visitors.
- Music and Film Production
- Opportunity for musicians and filmmakers to collaborate and create visually captivating music videos that transcend traditional boundaries.
