VIDEO: Mutemath films music vid with a Ford Econoline and... not much else
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The music video has evolved from a low budget way to promote record sales to multi-million dollar budget busters with stunt doubles and special effects. A band called MUTEMATH is out to change all that, as the alternative rock band shot one of its latest video in a Ford Econoline. We're not talking about a set that's made to look like a cargo van; MUTEMATH actually shot their music video in the back of a moving van. The entire video reportedly only took 12 minutes to shoot, and that time includes removing the Econoline's heavy seats and adding two guitars, a drum set and four band members. About half way through the 3:31 video, the band even removes all the equipment and adds a decent-sized piano. If you're a fan of the movie Twilight, you may recognize the song, as it's on the Vampire flick's soundtrack.
Hit the jump to view the video for yourself, if only to see how much action can take place in an otherwise empty Ford Econoline. As an added bonus, we kind of like the music, as well.
[Source: YouTube]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Ken 11:35AM (5/06/2009)
It looks like the increased standing room of the Dodge Sprinter would come in handy here.
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Rob 11:40AM (5/06/2009)
Steps for autoblog to suck:
1. Mention bands nobody has heard about that teeny boppers must like
2. Mention books that teeny boppers like.
WTF.
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Chad 12:05PM (5/06/2009)
I agree, Autoblog shouldn't introduce us to anything new, just keep posting about the Camaro. /s
Cole 3:06PM (5/06/2009)
Cars+Music= America
Love it or Leave it!
slicecom 3:00PM (5/06/2009)
Steps for an autoblog comment to suck:
1. State that a quality, talented and well established band is for teeny boppers
2. Be a cranky old fart.
WTF.
notyourpie 5:14PM (5/06/2009)
I have to agree with the majority of the people here, It's a very clever music video performed by an incredibly talented band. It may not be their best song yet, but Mutemath is perhaps one of the most original art rock bands in the past few years. Calling a band "teeny bopper" out of ignorance is possibly THE most ignorant thing I've read in weeks. If we go by the logical that "If a band is on the Twilight movie soundtrack, then they are teeny bopper," then we can call Muse teeny bopper...
But ignorance aside, It is a very clever video, and It's fun to see something a bit different being posted.
Davin Black 8:11AM (5/07/2009)
Steps to avoid looking like a jackass:
1. Reign in whatever knee-jerk reaction you have to something you've never heard of, and Google said thing you haven't heard of (Er...you've heard of Google, right?)
2. If your knee-jerk reaction is valid, go with it. For the 98.99 (repeating, of course) % of other times that your opinion isn't valid, STFU.
3. ???
4. Profit.
NOLV4V8 11:47AM (5/06/2009)
^ FAIL
Mute Math isnt a teeny bopper band...& just because you haven't heard of them, doesn't mean they suck...probably one of the best up and coming bands in music currently...
This video is really cool, and at a recording time of only 13 minutes, that is pretty impressive as well.
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alfaBAT9 12:19PM (5/06/2009)
+1.
Mutemath doesn't belong in the same category as say, The Jonas Brothers (you don't get any more teeny bopper than these wankers). Not even for 1 second do their musical abilities overlap. They shouldn't be discredited because they're playing upbeat music, wearing ties and have slick haircuts.
I saw Mutemath live last year.. people were going ape!
Mike P. 12:30PM (5/06/2009)
Youtube their music video for "Typical"... pretty awesome stuff
speedball3 12:42PM (5/06/2009)
I was surprised to see Mutemath mentioned on Autoblog, and then equally surprised that someone would call them a teeny bopper band. Please.
Tang 12:50PM (5/06/2009)
+1
Beat-it-nerd 2:07PM (5/06/2009)
Mutemath is sweet and that video is awesome as hell.
Ron 5:08PM (5/06/2009)
yeah, saw live them here in atlanta and they killd it!
autoblog + mute math is cool with me
Mike 12:01PM (5/06/2009)
Click it or ticket.
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Silly Pickle 11:51PM (5/06/2009)
I was just gonna say the same (sorta) thing! No seatbelts!! What kind of influence will this band have on all the young stupid teeny boppers who listen to this...this...stuff!!
I'm an old fart (41) and I liked it. I must still be young at heart. WTF
Jim R 11:59AM (5/06/2009)
Well I don't know about anyone else but I'm impressed. Shooting an entire video, in one take, in less than 15 minutes, in what's most likely a rented van. And the music isn't half bad either. Dunno if I'd buy the album but it's not bad.
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friko 2:39PM (5/06/2009)
Actually it's their touring van.
MrBill 12:00PM (5/06/2009)
Mute Math is the real deal. I have been listening to them for about 8 years now. I actually went to a couple of their concerts back when they were called Earthsuit.
You should check out their other music video "Typical" and some of their Studio Vlog's on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAtXKS9ZxvM
http://www.youtube.com/user/mutemath
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mr2ftw 12:03PM (5/06/2009)
mutemath has been around for a while. they redid the "Transformers" theme when the movie came out a few years ago. dont judge so fast. Though i must say im not a huge fan of this particular song....
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