Direction, production, location, backstage… We reveal it all on Slash Music!
Dua Lipa kicks into high gear to unveil her long-awaited brand-new album “Radical Optimism” Following the success of “Houdini”and “Training Season”, the pop singer intends to conquer the charts with her bewitching new hit “Illusion”. The video clip for this latest single, released on April 12, 2024, has proved to be a real success, as it’s a hit on the various streaming platforms. The proof being that on Youtube the clip already accumulates over 6 million views, while on Spotify the single tallied over 4.6 million streams during its first day. That’s how well the pop star knows how to win over the public, but she didn’t do it alone. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the clip and the people behind its success.
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Who is Tanu Muino, the video’s director?
Tanu Muino, real name Tetyana Robertivna Muinyo, is a versatile Ukrainian artist born on December 7, 1989, whose talent extends to directing, design, styling, photography and making music videos. Raised between Ukraine and Cuba, she began her career in the fashion world, first as a stylist, then launching her own label. It was while picking up a camera to capture her own creations that she discovered her passion for filmmaking, beginning in 2012 with the desire to bring her frozen images to life.
Inspired by 90s MTV videos, as well as the darkly glamorous aesthetics of films like Baz Luhrmann’s “Cruel Intentions” and “Romeo + Juliet”, and Wes Anderson’s characteristic meticulous attention to detail, Tanu Muino now creates epic, award-winning visuals. His style is distinguished by dynamic, angular camerawork, subtle humor and hyper-realistic production design.
Thanks to his remarkable talent, Tanu has had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the biggest names in the global music industry. Among his most notable achievements are music videos for Elton John and Britney Spears with “Hold me closer”, Cardi B with “Bongos”, Lenny Kravitz with “TK 421”, Jennifer Lopez with “Can’t get enough”, as well as Harry Styles with “As it was”, Jung Kook from the group BTS with “Standing next to you”, and also for Post Malone, Lil Nas X and The Weeknd.
Who is Danny L Harle, the music producer and composer?
Danny L Harle is an electronic music producer and DJ from the UK. The man who was born on September 25, 1989 is known for his energetic and eclectic musical style, blending elements of pop, dance music and experimental electronic music. Harle is also a member of the PC Music collective, known for its avant-garde approach to music production and distinctive visual aesthetic. Over the years, Danny L Harle has released several critically acclaimed singles and EPs, and has also collaborated with a variety of renowned artists such as Charlie XCX, Caroline Polachek, Clairo, Lil Uzi Vert and Nile Rogers, helping to shape the sonic landscape of contemporary electronic music. On the personal front, Harle has been married to Poppy Harle since January 2018, with whom he has two daughters.
A nod to Kylie Minogue
Indeed, in the “Illusion” clip, Dua Lipa can be seen evolving within an aquatic ballet. Some viewers might even make the connection with Kylie Minogue‘s “Slow” clip, and for good reason: subtle nods have been made to the latter, both in terms of the shots and the filming location. For, like her elder sister, Dua Lipa chose Barcelona’s Olympic swimming pool as the backdrop for her clip, as reported by PureCharts.
Where was the video shot?
The “Illusion” clip was shot at Barcelona’s Montjuïc Olympic pool.
The jewels she wears are all the rage!
For her latest video, Dua Lipa has clearly pulled out all the stops. Indeed, her jewels have caused quite a stir on the internet, and for good reason: they are creations signed Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. These emblematic jewels of the ’80s are currently very popular. For “Illusion”, Dua Lipa chose Bone cuffs by Elsa Peretti. These pieces, first introduced in 1974, have adorned the wrists of the world’s biggest celebrities. And Dua Lipa is clearly one of them.
