# Fan-Made Music Videos Grizzly Bear's Two Weeks Animated by Gabe Askew By Brady Pacleb | Published 2009-12-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabe-askew-two-weeks References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpAUqEMu_qs) & [vray.info](http://vray.info/interviews/gabeaskew/) Music videos aren’t just for [Spike Jonze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-spike-jonze) to make… anymore. It took Gabe around four-months of work to complete the entire thing himself. All of this independent of the band, this visually appealing masterpiece was made just for fun. Gabe Askew, fan of the band Grizzly Bear, whipped up [his own animation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-visuals) for the song Two Weeks, which, in my opinion, blows the original video for the song right out of the water. The amount of personal technical and artistic skill in Gabe’s efforts oughta put Michael Bay and Tim Burton to shame. TO SHAME, I SAY. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Independent Fan-made Videos:** Opportunity for fans to create their own videos for their favorite songs, providing a unique and personal interpretation of the music. - **Visual Storytelling Through Animation:** Animation can be used to create visually stunning and captivating music videos, allowing artists to experiment with different styles and narratives. - **Disruptive Creative Skillsets:** Individuals with personal technical and artistic skills can challenge traditional music video production, offering innovative and fresh approaches. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music:** Music industry professionals can embrace and support fan-made videos as a way to engage with their audience and foster creativity. - **Animation:** Animation studios and artists can explore collaborations with musicians to create unique and visually appealing music videos. - **Creative Arts Education:** Educational institutions can incorporate fan-made music videos as a part of their curriculum to encourage students to showcase their creativity and technical skills. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Milestone-Honoring Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-music-video.md) - [Virtual Music Video Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangershow.md) - [Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-mal-aime.md) - [Smartphone-Shot Festive Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-made-a-mixtape-for-you.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Personalized Video Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-cards.md) - [Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-whiskey-ad.md) - [Motion-Powered Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionpowered-song.md) - [Puzzle Animated Biopic Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece-trailer.md)