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The “Intergalactic” music video features Beastie Boys performing their song of the same name. It’s notable for its ambitious science fiction setting and detailed animation incorporating robots and futuristic landscapes. The video’s creative visuals appeal to fans of hip-hop, particularly those interested in 1990s music and imaginative storytelling. It remains a landmark achievement in animated music videos.
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Intergalactic - Beastie Boys ranks #83 of 115 in the Music Video ranking, behind Beat It - Michael Jackson, ahead of Glimpse of Us - Joji.
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What happens in the Intergalactic music video?
The video features a giant robot battling a sea monster in a sci-fi version of Tokyo, interspersed with the Beastie Boys performing in disguises. The kaiju-inspired visuals and the robot's breakdancing make it one of the most iconic hip-hop videos of the late 1990s.
What album is Intergalactic from?
The track is the lead single from the Beastie Boys' 1998 album Hello Nasty. The album won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album and showcased the group's evolution into more eclectic, electronic-influenced hip-hop.
Did a Beastie Boy direct the Intergalactic video?
Yes, the video was directed by Adam 'MCA' Yauch under his filmmaking pseudonym Nathaniel Hornblower. Yauch directed many of the Beastie Boys' most memorable videos and became a significant creative force behind their visual identity.
What inspired the Intergalactic video's giant robot aesthetic?
The robot design draws heavily from Japanese tokusatsu and mecha traditions, echoing franchises like Ultraman and Gundam. This aesthetic ties directly into the video's Tokyo setting and its homage to classic kaiju cinema.
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