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Director: Darcy Prendergast (Gotye Interview)

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Artist: Gotye Video: Easy way out Production Company: http://www.ohyeahwow.com Q. How were you approached for the job? Mutual adoration! We're big fans of Wal's stuff, and after producing the stop-motion animation for his "Eyes Wide Open" clip, we were pretty keen to work together again. Q. What inspired your idea? The music video ties in with the thematic premise of the song; demonstrating the depressive elements of repetition – we see our protagonist unable to break free of his own routine. I wanted the rotation to be almost like a clock – turning in accordance with the day, but on every pass, he falls slightly behind and before long becomes a victim of his own making. I also shared with Wal one of my favourite animations: Tango, which became an initial point of reference... Its brilliant use of loops is truly a wonder. Q. Gotye's past videos have always been visually and technically stunning. Was there much pressure when you pitched your idea? Only the pressur