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# Xray Music Videos
Madonna's 4 Minutes Sees Under Skin

By mediterranean | Published 2008-04-04 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madonna-minutes-under-skin
References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/gallery/mediterranean) & [tick-tock](http://tick-tock.tv/)

To fit the song that helped Madonna bypass Elvis Presley as the artist with the most top 10 hits, the music video "4 Minutes" is a visual extravaganza of advanced sci-fi effects and groundbreaking editing. 4 Minutes just reached number 3, becoming Madonna's 37th song in the top 10.

The video, directed by French *Jonas and FranÃ§ois*, takes place in a world where you are able to see through bodies and objects. You get to see under the skin and tissue of couples kissing and see the bones and ribs of Justin Timberlake. It also features living walls that expand and chase after you.

The special effects are accompanied with complicated dance routines, jumping on cars and steamy flirting between Madonna and Justin.

The special effects reminds me of the video for [Bedtime Story](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k3G62fri90). Nice return to form.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.2/10
- Popularity: 83% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Advanced Sci-fi Effects:** Opportunity for companies in the entertainment industry to create immersive entertainment experiences using advanced sci-fi effects and groundbreaking editing techniques.
- **Translucent Imaging:** Opportunity for companies in the healthcare industry to develop new diagnostic tools and imaging technologies that allow for translucent imaging of the body and tissues.
- **Living Walls:** Opportunity for companies in the construction and architecture industries to create sustainable and innovative buildings using living walls that expand and change shape.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Entertainment:** Companies in the entertainment industry can leverage advanced sci-fi effects and groundbreaking editing techniques to create immersive experiences for audiences and fans.
- **Healthcare:** Companies in the healthcare industry can develop new diagnostic tools and imaging technologies that allow for translucent imaging of the body and tissues, improving patient outcomes and treatments.
- **Construction & Architecture:** Companies in the construction and architecture industries can leverage living walls to create sustainable and innovative building designs that are responsive to the environment and changing needs of users.

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