
Invincible "Ropes" feat. Tiombe Lockhart
7 months ago
"The third music video (dir. Mr. Complex) off Invincible's acclaimed ShapeShifters LP (2008), "Ropes" addresses the often taboo subject of depression and suicide.
After being accepted by mtvU, the station's standards department axed the video citing how its "suicidal undertones would be problematic" for a college audience. Ironically, Invincible and Tiombe's intention with the song is to speak openly and boldly about the prevalence of depression in our communities. With suicide being the third leading cause of death amongh 15-24 year-olds, "Ropes" aims to break the pattern of turning a blind eye to metal health issues, and to begin the process of healing.
"Ropes" was shot at Coney Island's Astroland on a cold, dreary and rainy day. Rumor has it that historic Astroland will soon be razed to the ground and developed into unaffordable lofts or condos, so this footage is visual preservation as well. "
After being accepted by mtvU, the station's standards department axed the video citing how its "suicidal undertones would be problematic" for a college audience. Ironically, Invincible and Tiombe's intention with the song is to speak openly and boldly about the prevalence of depression in our communities. With suicide being the third leading cause of death amongh 15-24 year-olds, "Ropes" aims to break the pattern of turning a blind eye to metal health issues, and to begin the process of healing.
"Ropes" was shot at Coney Island's Astroland on a cold, dreary and rainy day. Rumor has it that historic Astroland will soon be razed to the ground and developed into unaffordable lofts or condos, so this footage is visual preservation as well. "
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The Outabodies 7 months agoNice one! Very impressive on so many levels. -
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7 months ago i support this video like i support Invincible, wholeheartedly. not all issues are easy to stomach, but people face them on a daily basis & sometimes it takes something like this to open people's eyes and open up a forum for communication. i see the kid gloves with which media publications handle this, but its the kids who are effected most by not having an outlet or the proper support. much respect to Invincible and all involved. -
dan theman 7 months agoi don't like dykes. i don't like when white ppl try to act black. talk normally. stop with your dumbass fake accent that you're putting on to try and improve your credibility. -
Dave Dunn 7 months agoGreat video... and thought provoking -
http://www.cabezasunderground.co 7 months agoInvicible is a Dope, really i support the video. Fuck MTV. -
Edwin_Newbetter 7 months agoInvincible, keep it up. Don't stop the music, and don't stop evolving. As a person, and as an artist. -
mitos mic 6 months agoaca from chile, lastima que no este el video para descargarlo :(
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