4/7/08 - Video Influence of the Week - "Judith" by A Perfect Circle

Selected by: Chito

Artist: A Perfect Circle
Song: Judith
Album: Mer de Noms (2000)




So what can I say about A Perfect Circle’s "Judith?" I know Chris can say, "wow, I wasn’t surprised!" The way the video was shot, how it looks like aged film, and the images they produce give it a dark, mysterious feel to it. The song is just a great song, well written, good lyrical content and no matter what genre it’s thrown it, rock, metal, alternative rock, whatever, it still kicks ass. The great thing about it, is that it doesn’t have that typical mainstream rock sound, but yet it isn’t too dark, that it becomes unbearable to listen to. It sort of blends both elements nicely. It’s typical of rock videos to show the band playing and staring into the camera, but at least this video, really has some sort of artistic edge to it.

What else can you say about a band, headed by the lead singer of Tool, ex-members of Smashing Pumpkins, Tool’s former guitar tech and the ever artistic maniac, Josh Freese, who, is one of my musical (drummer’s) influences. Rumors have it they won’t be getting back together again. That’s too bad, but nonetheless, they will live on....did I mention "Judith" is my cell phone ringer?

If you haven’t picked up their albums, Mer de Noms and Thirteenth Step, I highly recommended you finish reading this, head down to your local record store and spend some dough! Tell them Conflict in the Sky sent ya!

-Chito