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# Killer Collaboration Clips
Arcade Fire and Spike Jonze Create the Video for ‘Suburbs'

By Matt Ho | Published 2010-11-22 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-fire-spike-jonze-the-suburbs-music-video
References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HklplrJxEOY) & [arcadefire](http://www.arcadefire.com/)

The partnership between Arcade Fire and Spike Jonze is a [dream collaboration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pleasures-and-reebok-1) for fans of music and film.

[Montreal band Arcade Fire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hacksmith) and the director of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ Spike Jonze have collaborated on a [music video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-music-video) for ‘Suburbs.’ The killer clip delivers exactly what is expected -- an impeccable depiction of raw human emotion. Check out the attached video to see what Arcade Fire and Spike Jonze can do.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.2/10
- Popularity: 5% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Music-film Collaborations:** The partnership between Arcade Fire and Spike Jonze highlights the potential for more collaborations between musicians and filmmakers to create unique and emotionally impactful content.
- **Immersive Music Videos:** The music video for 'Suburbs' showcases the opportunity for artists to create immersive and visually stunning experiences that complement their music and engage audiences in new ways.
- **Cross-medium Storytelling:** The collaboration demonstrates the power of combining music and film to tell a cohesive and emotionally resonant story across different mediums, opening up possibilities for cross-medium storytelling.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Music:** The music industry can explore collaborations with filmmakers to create visually captivating music videos that enhance the overall artistic experience for listeners.
- **Film:** The film industry can tap into the world of music by partnering with musicians to create original soundtracks and immersive cinematic experiences.
- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry as a whole can embrace cross-medium collaborations to create unique and engaging content that blurs the boundaries between music, film, and other forms of artistic expression.

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