Wave Productions, Music / Sound,

Description

This video shows a montage of various music artists, including Amy Winehouse, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, and others, with news clips displaying headlines and footage of their careers and lives. The video thematically focuses on the phenomenon of artists who died at the age of 27. News coverage emphasizes the struggles these artists faced with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and addiction. The clips alternate between live performances and news reporting on their lives and deaths. Predominantly black and white, some shots are color, providing a documentary and editorial feel. The video also touches on the romanticization of the 'tortured artist' and the mental health problems within the music industry.