music video monday ~ 35

You're scheming on a thing that's a mirage / I'm trying to tell you now, it's sabotage

Part 1 of Sabotage Week over here at ia.

Today's video comes from the 4:3-aspect-ratio era. Directed by Spike Jonze – from his post-skateboard-video, pre-Oscar-winner days – this video is nothing if not kinetic. Shot in and around Los Angeles, the intention was for it to be an homage to, or parody of, the opening sequence of a 70's-style police show.

Having filmed my own fake credit sequence for a short film, I appreciate the effort and execution presented in "Sabotage" by Beastie Boys, particularly the use of dummies instead of stuntmen (segments that were censored when it played on MTV). I remember liking the video a whole bunch in my teens, which is probably why I dressed up with two friends one Halloween as this:

Goodwill came through on short notice that October 31st. As usual, enjoy.

Lastly, "So, so, so, so listen up 'cause you can't say nothin'...", part 2 of Sabotage Week will be here on Thursday. See you then.

Beastie Boys - "Sabotage" (Dir. Spike Jonze)

indoor animal is curated by a human: Tim Papciak. On Mondays, he shares one link to one music video to help spark creativity in himself and in other creative types. On Thursdays, he recommends a book, movie, show, art piece, or link to some dusty corner of the internet that he believes either 1.) adds to the human experience, or 2.) serves as a coping mechanism in the year 2025. Note: this is not, and never will be, self-help content.