The Broken

I noticed this today.

as posted before, my favorite band is Coheed and Cambria

and in there new album, the Year of the Black Rainbow, there is a song called the Broken

I was watching the music video for the Borken, and not only is it a masterpiece, but i noticed what a blend of art movements where in this video. It sort of combines futurism with constructivism!

The Futurist style in its regard to machinery, and the quick-pace of the modern lifestyle is very gritty yet solid. Although seemingly sloppy, its very conscious as to its purpose and meaning.

notice the grit, and hard shapes, much like that of a machine

Constructivism refers specifically to a group of artists who sought to move beyond the autonomous art object, extending the formal language of abstract art into practical design work, which led artists to seek to create a new visual environment, embodying the social needs and values of the new Communist order.

notice the striking horizontal composition, with a repetition of daunting shapes (hot air balloons) and dark overlaying colors

Now the music video combines these two, with more of a modern feel of course.

SEE FOR YOURSELF!!

notice how there is a large gritty machine feel, and the daunting horizontal compositions echo the constructivist feel.

UGH JUST AWESOME!!