rockin robbie (Best British Video : Robbie Williams "Rock DJ")

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	Best British Video : Robbie Williams "Rock DJ"
Date:	28/01/09 (16 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: powerful

Disadvantages: not for faint hearted

I remember the buzz surrounding this video when it first came out, the press were up in arms about it and eeveryone was itching to see it. Robbie taking his clothes off, oh yes and his skin as well!

The story behind the video:

Rock DJ became another number one for Robbie in August 2000, the song has a nagging melody to it which runs throughout and you can feel the bassline resonating in your chest. Over the top of this are Robbie's cheeky vocals, as he proclaims not to need a deejay to make his life feel good.

The video:

There are a couple of versions of this video available, one for primtime viewing and an uncensored version. To fully appreciate the power behind the video you have to see the uncut one. It starts with Robbie dancing in what can best be described as an arena, slowly removing his clothes. He gets down to his underpants, then starts to tear layers off his skin. It is of course done with CGI, but is looks scarily real and sinister as he works his way down to a skeletal frame.

Complaints:

There were complaints from irate mums when this video aired, so it was kept to late night showings only.

Awards:

Won the MTV award for best video effects in 2001.

Finally:

Do check this out, it is a groundbreaking and gripping piece of work, the video is stronger than the song.

Summary: super