Royal Blood: Out of the Black (2015) User Reviews

A good animated music video

[Rectangular_businessman · 7/10 · 21 July 2015]

This was a neat and entertaining music video.

It was directed by Christy Karacas, one of the creators of the Adult Swim series "Superjail!" which I also liked. And just like "Superjail!" this music video features lots of graphic violence which is depicted in a very cartoonish manner, with lots of black comedy and surrealism.

I think the contrast between the animated and live action parts of this video was reasonably done, and while some moments of the latter are a bit cheesy, they also had a certain charm, similar to one of those low-budget horror films.

If "Squad-X" was a real show, I would definitely watch it.

7/10

Rare Astonishing Work of Art

[DystopianFigure · 10/10 · 16 August 2015]

I haven't admired a music video this much in a long time. This short music video is for the title "Out of The Black" by Royal Blood. Royal Blood is a 2 member rock band from England. There are two instruments involved in this track: a bass guitar and drums, yet if feels like you can hear at least 4 instruments.

The video footage is made by two of the top minds of the entertainment industry. One of them is Christy Karacas, one of creators of Superjail!. SuperJail! is a very successful animated TV show that has been running since 2007. It's popular for the unique and daring style of animation it presents.

The other one is David Wilson, a favorite music video directors of mine who recently directed the latest Arctic Monkey music video "Do I Wanna Know". He has directed David Guetta's "Titanium" and Passion Pit's "Take a Walk". His unique cinematography and screen writing has made him a successful director at a very young age.

Now you put these two genius minds together and add the amazing sound from Royal Blood. That's how this rare astonishing work of art was created. The music industry has long forgotten that music videos are supposed to be art not just erotic and colorful. This type of MV is what the industry desperately needs.