Beaches of the Proud

Beaches of the proud is also a visual experience. Short Films will be posted here soon that feature the music and sound of Beaches of the Proud, but for now here are the music videos.

These music videos were created to complement the music and it is recommended that you download them (they are free) and enjoy them in a half decent resolution (i.e not on youtube). To download, right click on each image and go to "save as".

The Cygnus Loop

Dir: Beaches of the Proud

an ambient swirl of colourful images phasing in and out of each other, this centres on the mirrored reflections and echoes of an old plasma ball, which pulses softly in time with the music.

Lebanon and OFF

Dir: Megan Faye

this hand drawn animation was directed by megan faye and tells the Surreal story of a confused teddy bear who stumbles upon a strange new world full of more bears and aggressive killer robots underneath his floorboards.

This video has been shown at film festivals throughout the world and received a special Commendation at the Baltimore Womens film festival.

These Hives

Dir: Beaches of the Proud

Shot at various locations in Spain, Italy, Scotland and Australia, this somewhat international film features a series of hypnotic scenes that enlessly zoom out of each other, emphasising the loneliness, isolation OR comparitive insignificance of the original subject. As the music swells into a crescendo, the time is reversed and the original scenes are fleetingly revisited, bringing to mind the regard we usually have for these simple objects; we barely have time to stop and look.

Waves Of Warmth

Dir: Beaches of the Proud

This video is intended purely to emphasise the peaceful and gradual variations in the music. the original track was inspired by the constant rythms of the sea, be they oceanic swells or tiny wavelets lapping against the shore. the aim was to synchronise each section of music with similar visuals, both in texture and wave tempo. Therefore, The video shifts from tiny waves making regular patterns in the ice, to regular mid sized beach waves rolling up to the shore, to gentle tides rocking back and forth, depending on the mood of the music.

Inside

Dir: Beaches of the Proud

a silly little video, stitching together mobile phone footage of various examples of humorous dancing. The music has nothing in particular to do with the video, its just a vaguely dancey tune that fits.

Peace under a landslide

Dir: Emile Shemilt

This, along with Midnight flies (below) were taken from a series of visuals used in some Beaches live shows, and created by Emile Shemilt and Darren McNaney. Therefore, they were not created for these specific songs, but were retrospectively exctracted from the visual reel and applied to the music that seemed to suit them best.

Midnight Flies

Dir: Darren McNaney

See above for details.

OTHER VIDEOS, INCLUDING album previews, can be found on the beaches of the proud myspace or youtube pages.

Videos On Myspace

Videos On Youtube

	The Cygnus Loop Dir: Beaches of the Proud an ambient swirl of colourful images phasing in and out of each other, this centres on the mirrored reflections and echoes of an old plasma ball, which pulses softly in time with the music.
	Lebanon and OFF Dir: Megan Faye this hand drawn animation was directed by megan faye and tells the Surreal story of a confused teddy bear who stumbles upon a strange new world full of more bears and aggressive killer robots underneath his floorboards. This video has been shown at film festivals throughout the world and received a special Commendation at the Baltimore Womens film festival.
	These Hives Dir: Beaches of the Proud Shot at various locations in Spain, Italy, Scotland and Australia, this somewhat international film features a series of hypnotic scenes that enlessly zoom out of each other, emphasising the loneliness, isolation OR comparitive insignificance of the original subject. As the music swells into a crescendo, the time is reversed and the original scenes are fleetingly revisited, bringing to mind the regard we usually have for these simple objects; we barely have time to stop and look.
	Waves Of Warmth Dir: Beaches of the Proud This video is intended purely to emphasise the peaceful and gradual variations in the music. the original track was inspired by the constant rythms of the sea, be they oceanic swells or tiny wavelets lapping against the shore. the aim was to synchronise each section of music with similar visuals, both in texture and wave tempo. Therefore, The video shifts from tiny waves making regular patterns in the ice, to regular mid sized beach waves rolling up to the shore, to gentle tides rocking back and forth, depending on the mood of the music.
	Inside Dir: Beaches of the Proud a silly little video, stitching together mobile phone footage of various examples of humorous dancing. The music has nothing in particular to do with the video, its just a vaguely dancey tune that fits.
	Peace under a landslide Dir: Emile Shemilt This, along with Midnight flies (below) were taken from a series of visuals used in some Beaches live shows, and created by Emile Shemilt and Darren McNaney. Therefore, they were not created for these specific songs, but were retrospectively exctracted from the visual reel and applied to the music that seemed to suit them best.
	Midnight Flies Dir: Darren McNaney See above for details.
OTHER VIDEOS, INCLUDING album previews, can be found on the beaches of the proud myspace or youtube pages. Videos On Myspace Videos On Youtube