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DramaComedyDocumentaryAnimationExperimentalMusic
True Skool
Clay Lipsky
average rating from 13 members 
       
music | 2006 | London | 4 min
Published 14 Jun 06
Spreading groove all over the world in this Coldcut music promo featuring Roots Manuva.
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Coldcut's energetic club anthem, "True Skool" featuring Roots Manuva, inspired a music video that depicts their infectious grooves spreading all over the world.

A grafitti-esque flow of graphics pours from their speakers transforming bleak cityscapes into vibrant street scenes containing acrobatic dancers.

The video also expands upon the various themes spoken in Roots Manuva's lyrics. Whether it is the genuine musical diversity in the club scene, or the hype and lies of the media, we learn what being "True Skool" is all about.
short fact
"The biggest challenge was to assemble the various scenes and elements into a linear piece and animate it within the deadline. Plus it was important to create a wicked video for the legendary Coldcut!"
crew
  • director Clay Lipsky
  • producer Peter Quicke
  • editor Clay Lipsky
  • director of photography Dom Phillips
  • music Coldcut
  • shoot director/producer Dom Phillips
  • lighting/camera Arun Taylor
  • cast
    • Matt Black
    • Jonathan More
    • Roots Manuva
    festivals, awards and screenings include:
  • onedotzero_10
  • Darklight Festival
  • Cracow Film Festival
  • Cornerhouse
  • format
    digital
    © 2006 Ninja Tune

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    comment by Claire  Cook
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    posted Jun 30, 2006

    great promo I love this catchy track and Roots Manuva is genius.

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    comment by Matthew  Oglesby
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    posted Jun 18, 2006

    A cooler than cool video for a cooler than cool song. Everything from the vibrant colours to the smooth integration of different visual effects. One for the favourites box I think.

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