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: The track is frequently paired with footage of warriors , Assassins (like Ezio from Assassin's Creed ), or crumbling statues, reinforcing the song’s themes of tragedy and the cyclical nature of history.
Go behind the scenes of MGMT's 'Little Dark Age' music video mgmt_little_dark_age_video
The music video for MGMT's is a gothic, surrealist fever dream that visualises themes of anxiety , guilt , and the claustrophobia of the digital age . Directed by David MacNutt and Nathaniel Axel, the video serves as a "darker" rebrand for the band, moving away from their neon psychedelic roots into a Victorian-goth aesthetic inspired by 80s synth-pop and horror tropes. 🎭 The Narrative Concept : The track is frequently paired with footage
: Symbolic of the constant mental battle or "internet shaming" where people are "crucified" for their actions. 🕯️ Key Visual Symbols 🎭 The Narrative Concept : Symbolic of the
: Represents the confusion and "fog" of anxiety.