Wowzy, this brain tickling promo directed by Jack Kubizne for Animal Collective, debuts as an abstract interpretation of the ‘snake charming’ rituals by featuring an old man commanding a dancing rope. However don’t be fooled! Despite the euphoric hypnotizing beginning, as the music video progresses it also starts elaborating interesting subjects such as: the elder controlling and arguably ruining the lives of youths, a seemingly ‘innocent’ technology gaining power over a group of individuals, the ‘oppressor’  becoming the ‘oppressed’… All these, while the visuals evolve from a live action equilibrium to a psychedelic chaotic manifestation! Credits: Directed by Jack Kubizne Producer – Patrick James Ryan Director of Photography – Brian Leisring Production Designer – Julianne Irene Set Designer – Benjamin Spinrad Costumes and Props – Benjamin Spinrad & Julianne Irene Hair and Makeup – Brittan White Lead Animator – Steve Winfield Meyer Stop Motion Animator – Vince Cretara Motion Graphics – Tommi Gweilo Stop Motion DP – John Miles Codding VFX & Matchmoving Artist – Sam Roe