# Traveling Dance Montages The 'Man on Fire' Music Video is Gorgeous By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-06-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-on-fire-music-video References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/20/edward-sharpe-and-the-magnetic-zeros-man-on-fire-music-video_n_1611794.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000003) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/TheMagneticZeros?feature=watch) Mixing folk music with some high-impact moves, the Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros 'Man on Fire' music video is a captivating clip going viral. Shot at various locations in the US, the video features a range of dancers, from cheerleaders to the New York Ballet. Shot without a lot of embellishment, the simple but powerful video matches surprisingly well with the accompanying song, which frequently references dancing. Mashing up so many [styles of dance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-it) and so many unknown talents, this is a [wonderful means of exposure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-convention) for those involved in the video, and will bring the band even more attention. This is a clip that will appeal to those who already love the band as well as those with an appreciation for dance. A fantastic approach to gaining more exposure, this is a creative and gorgeous music video. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fusion Dance:** This trend focuses on blending different dance styles to create visually captivating performances. - **Viral Music Videos:** This trend highlights the power of music videos in gaining widespread attention and exposure. - **Cross-collaboration:** This trend involves bringing together diverse talents from different dance genres to create unique and captivating performances. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Industry:** Innovations in music videos offer opportunities to increase artists' visibility and engage with a wider audience. - **Dance Industry:** The fusion of different dance styles creates opportunities for cross-genre collaborations and expanding dance audiences. - **Digital Entertainment:** The popularity of viral music videos presents opportunities for digital platforms to showcase and promote emerging talent. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dreamy Dance-Centric Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-spike-jonze.md) - [Rewarding Dance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desperados-dance-club.md) - [Virtual Music Video Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangershow.md) - [Smartphone-Shot Festive Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-made-a-mixtape-for-you.md) - [Endurance Tap Dance Performances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-tap-dance.md) - [Metaverse Dance Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-dance-day.md) - [Pizza-Themed Music Videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucha-little.md) - [Choreographed Retailer-Backed Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-and-parker-posey.md) - [Interactive Dance Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-it.md)