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1. The Problem Being - Electro.Is.Dead... by Simon Kennedy
1 year ago
Top London electro band The Problem Being with their single "Electro Is Dead".

Directed by Simon Kennedy.

All editing, post-production and animation by Simon Kennedy.
myspace.com/simon_kennedy

Original music by The Problem Being myspace.com/problembeing

Starring The Problem Being and Peter Tompkins as The Construction worker.

Make-up by Elizabeth Hsieh assisted by Irene Ferraro.
truthbeauty.co.uk/

Costumes by Prangsta.
prangsta.co.uk/

"This is my first music video, combining motion graphics with full animation and live footage. The video has a gothic, cartoon-like feel, which is reflected in the music. The video shows a construction worker, stopping by some mime artists on his way through the city. He tosses them a coin, and is surprised by an electrifying performance. The video is a performance video with a difference."




The Problem Being would like to thank all those involved in the making of this video & the people who have stood by us and haven't given up on us in our painful quest to get this out there.

The band would like to thank some people who have helped in the video as well as generally inspired us or been there for us in someway:


Simon Kennedy (your belief and dedication has been carved in stone) & our make-up creatives, the UCL, Anna Sundlof, Stamatis Zografos, Stefan Schulz-Rittich, Ernesto Loeza-Ruiz, Tarquin & Cameron Sutherland, Juliett Cronk, Uolevi, Steven Carter, Robin Morrison, Nadege & Simon Kennet, Linda Oksanen, Selina M, Catasha Kin, Sotiris Varsamis, Listen Lisse, Martin & Theo (the odd couple for tea and twats), Seibold, Kate Way, The Lust Reality family, The Dirty Disco, The Bad Robots, Abbot Street Studios, Shoreditch, East London, Soho and there various haunts, Frankie D, Charlie & his Fighting Cocks, Jennifer Galler, Nina Pitt, Dan Flanagan, Psychik Chick, Marriane Blosche ;), our parents & grandparents, aunts and uncles, syblings and semi-syblings & long suffering housemates & friends too many to name. Guy's 'thankyous' have been censored for his own good.

Dedicated to all our loves and losses.

R.I.P. Arther George Palmer

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  • Blake Whitman staff 1 year ago
    you are very good at what you do.
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  • simon kennedy 1 year ago
    Thanks very much Blake!!
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  • Julian Senderey 1 year ago
    It's so visually entertaining, it's incredible. Brilliant!
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  • The Problem Being 1 year ago
    Simon is definitely the best in the biz!
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  • simon kennedy 1 year ago
    Thanks very much indeed Julian and 'Being...
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  • filmbot 1 year ago
    Simon what did you use for the 3d parts of the vid?
  • simon kennedy 1 year ago
    Filmbot, I used 3d studio Max...
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  • The Problem Being 1 year ago
    With use of his magic elves :)
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  • magistrat 1 year ago
    exceedingly well done
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  • simon kennedy 1 year ago
    Filmbot, I used 3d studio Max...
    Thanks very much Magistrat.
  • Blake Whitman staff 1 year ago
    fyi, if you use 'reply to this comment' the user will receive an email that you replied :)
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  • AIR Videos 1 year ago
    Wow. This is really really bad ass.
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  • The Problem Being 1 year ago
    Bet your ass it is!
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  • DJ QUAKE 1 year ago
    Awesome video, Electro Cannot Die. With good music like this. Lastly, what camera did you shoot this video with. Your work is very inspiring.
  • simon kennedy 1 year ago
    Thanks for comments Air videos and DJ Quake - the camera is Canon Xh-A1 on 25p mode.
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  • simon kennedy 1 year ago
    Thanks for comments Air videos and DJ Quake - the camera is Canon Xh-A1 on 25p mode.
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  • Paul Robinson 1 year ago
    Nice work Simon.
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  • Chris Rabe 1 year ago
    Wow! Awesome video and excellent song!

    Company I work for has a radio station and I have let them know about The Problem Being after hearing this song.

    fan-bloody-tastic!
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  • The Problem Being 1 year ago
    Grinning from ear to ear... over here :D Thank you Chris, be sure to check out our Myspace :)
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  • forester08 plus 1 year ago
    Great, both music & video. Were you playing live?
  • The Problem Being 1 year ago
    1st at Sin on Charing Cross Road, poss on the 5th at Bar Monsta in Camden, and one the 7th at Catch in Shoreditch :)
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  • cris 1 year ago
    greate video!!!!!what program u used for editing this video? after effects?
  • simon kennedy 1 year ago
    Hi, this is After Effects yes.
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  • luravie yukison 1 year ago
    how come and that all of the camera. Had no idea that it was this excellant song provokes such a rage.
  • The Problem Being 1 year ago
    :d
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  • Andrew Dubber plus 1 year ago
    Great work all round, guys. There's only one problem - and it's entirely mine: the phrase 'Money For Nothing 2.0' popped into my head, and now I can't shake it. Sorry.

    It's just because I'm very old.
  • The Problem Being 1 year ago
    Hahahaha. Well... Have you seen the trailer for Tr2n?
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  • David Chaudoir 1 year ago
    The whole victoriana/electro styling is very Mighty Boosh... where is Bollo and Nabu?
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  • godino 1 year ago
    Very very nice,pro level,work! Thanks for sharing!
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  • Revolver plus 1 year ago
    Very well made, love the combination of victorian and hightech. And you did a great job with the integration of live action and animations. Very well done.
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  • Filmnoir 1 year ago
    Absolutely amazing simon, congratulations!!!!!!!
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  • Benjamin Taylor 1 year ago
    Awesome job, I really love the visual style of the video with the depth of field and the AE strokes that are floating in the shots.
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  • Vladislav Solovov. 1 year ago
    How much time does it take to create something like this at ur own?
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  • sachin 1 year ago
    superb and well done simon. simply the awesome. all other users who watched this video should totally check out simon's flickr page and check out those awesome B/W shots. just amazing. This video definately brought back the Electro and Electrifying Problem Being. awesome Job all of you
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  • Alanedit plus 1 year ago
    I've gotta give the credit when the credit is due. Fantastic work! the effort is due.
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  • Aldi 1 year ago
    Great Work man! How long did it take you to do this?
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  • paramon plus 1 year ago
    some serious 3d here, amazing job!
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  • Ry Pilla 11 months ago
    wow....holy crap...video is awesome!...musically the intro does it for me....but the video...holy crap!
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  • The Problem Being 11 months ago
    That's a lot of holistic toilet roll required! :D TELL THE WORLD!
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  • Adrian Boliston 10 months ago
    Amazing special effects and I like the dark "subway" theme
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  • 12free tv 10 months ago
    nice
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  • The Problem Being 10 months ago
    Tell ya friends! Single out in Feb :P
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  • simon kennedy 9 months ago
    Thanks very much indeed all for the positive feedback.
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  • Giorgio Constantine 9 months ago
    very inspiring!
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  • Simon Prager 6 months ago
    impressive compositing!
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  • Loup Thévenin 6 months ago
    wow ! That 90's-like 3D looks so great with your fine compositing !
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  • nice mate
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  • Kike c-cube 4 months ago
    great video and great Band
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  • Simply outstanding ... WOW!
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  • Adam Temple 4 months ago
    The visuals are amazing!
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  • KianoTunes 4 months ago
    Wow!!!!!!
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  • jrimagengrafica 4 months ago
    EXELENTE VIDEO... EN VERDAD MUY BUENO,

    SALUDOS.
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