Michael Jackson, Kanye West and Lady Gaga are just a few of the mainstream artists to release music videos in the form of a short film, but the concept of releasing one video for an entire album, like the ‘Girl Walk // All Day’ project, remains a rarity.
Created by the "creative and collective" organization Wild Combination, the 12-part epic music video documents mash-up artist Girl Talk’s fifth album in its entirety. Filmed all around New York City, the film follows two main characters, ‘The Girl’ and ‘The Creep’ on a journey through the streets. Beginning on November 29, 2011 two parts of the final product will be released each week, on Tuesdays and Fridays, with the final installment debuting on January 6, 2012.
With the first two parts already out, I can’t wait for another, and have already started to plan an epic ‘Girl Walk // All Day’ viewing party for January! Check out the first part, and keep your eyes peeled for more!
Epic Mash-Up Movies
‘Girl Walk // All Day' Presents Girl Talk's Record as a Film
Trend Themes
1. Mash-up Videos - Creating music videos in the form of a short film for a complete album offers a unique way for artists to showcase their work.
2. Epic Music Videos - Releasing an epic music video that spans an entire album provides a captivating viewing experience for fans.
3. Collaborative Filmmaking - Collaborations between artists and filmmakers can result in visually stunning and innovative projects.
Industry Implications
1. Music - The music industry has opportunities to explore new ways of releasing and promoting albums through unconventional music videos.
2. Film - Filmmakers can find new creative outlets by collaborating with musicians to create visually captivating music videos.
3. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of mash-up videos and epic music videos to engage audiences and create unique viewing experiences.