I wish I could say I've been up on Mr. Wilson's amazing work for a while, but the truth is I just barely came across it. Born in Heswall, England, Dougal studied physics at Durham University. He went on to work for an advertising agency before moving to London to pursue his career in directing. And Thank god he did. Most famous for his music videos, Wilson also has directed many commercials and even short films. His style is very unique, blending a fair share of classic cinematography with a touch of the avant garde sensibility so many new directors like Michel Gondry and others have. Here are a music video, a commercial and a short film from one of my new favorite directors.
An amazing video shot for Melbourne rockers The Temper Trap's song "Love Lost" from their 2009 LP Conditions. Everything about this video is awesome from the kids lip syncing abilities and heart felt performances to the mad cheesey but right on point choreography!
Having a daughter myself, this commercial almost brought me to tears. Oh and for non Brits, John Lewis is a faceless department store throughout the UK, how ironic.
A truly cool short silent film based on the aria from the Opera "The Barber of Seville"
Okay one more music video from Mr. Bad Ass director. For The Lcd Soundsystem jam "Tribulations".
Holy shit speaking of Lcd Soundsystem, did ya know they're calling it quits!!! Seems like frontman James Murphy is ready to hang up the dancing shoes for record exec shoes. Alls I know is seeing them this past year at ACL makes it all that much sweeter knowing it was possibly one of the last times to ever catch 'em.. The Last song on one of 2010's best best best albums This is Happening, here's the dope ass vid for "Home", also the closer from an amazing show under a sun setting sky one beautiful evening in ATX! -Nick
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