PIC: Still From Kanye’s “Power” Video
The NY Times’ ArtsBeat blog got a early preview of the video for “Power”, which was created in collaboration with artist Marco Brambilla, and it sounds like it’s going to be a doozy.
In a coming video for his single “Power” that was created by the artist Marco Brambilla, Mr. West is seen standing imposingly with a heavy chain around his neck. As Mr. West raps the camera slowly zooms out in one continuous, unedited take to reveal him in a classical structure, surrounded by female attendants who are partly or entirely nude; some kneel before him on all fours, others wear devil horns and still others are suspended upside down from the ceiling. The Sword of Damocles hangs precariously over Mr. West’s head, and behind him an unseen executioner is preparing to strike him with a blade. (ArtsBeat was allowed to watch a portion of this video but was not permitted to post it.)
Read more, including comments from Mr. Brambilla, at the link below. And remember, it’s not a music video it’s a “video work that’s been commissioned by Kanye to accompany the music”.
Link: A Preview of Kanye West’s ‘Power’: ‘Apocalyptic in a Very Personal Way’
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