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: It blends psychological confusion with humor, featuring scenes such as the protagonist chasing a "nightmare" personification and seeing police officers breakdancing.
The official music video for "Setting Sun" by The Chemical Brothers, released in 1996, is a cornerstone of the "big beat" electronic genre. Directed by the duo (Nic Goffey and Dominic Hawley), the video is known for its intense, surreal depiction of a rave through the eyes of a bewildered young woman. Video Summary
: Filmed at the abandoned Crystal Palace Subway station in London. the_chemical_brothers_setting_sun_official_musi...
: The track features vocals and lyrics by Oasis's Noel Gallagher, who reportedly recorded his parts in just 20 to 30 minutes while a taxi waited outside.
: Despite receiving very little radio airplay due to its "vicious" and unfettered sound, it debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart in October 1996. : It blends psychological confusion with humor, featuring
: The Chemical Brothers (Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons) appear briefly, leaving the party with their record cases. Key Facts About the Song
You can watch the full Setting Sun (Official Music Video) on their official YouTube channel. Video Summary : Filmed at the abandoned Crystal
: MTV cited this specific video as a major inspiration for its shift in focus from alternative rock toward electronica in the late 90s.