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INXS - Heaven Sent

Music Video | 1992
ArtistINXS
SongHeaven Sent
AlbumWelcome To Wherever You Are
DirectorRichard Lowenstein
IntroNo
OutroNo
Sound MixStereo
Technical Specificationscolour - format unknown
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Synopsis

INXS perform "Heaven Sent" in a stark black-and-white setting. The video focuses on Michael Hutchence and the band through tight close-ups of faces, guitars, drums, and other instruments. Rapid edits, shifting focus, distressed textures, and aged-film effects give the performance a raw, restless energy. Rather than presenting a narrative, the clip works as a stylized portrait of the group, matching the song's toughened rock sound and Hutchence's heavily treated vocal.

Factoids & Trivia

  • "Heaven Sent" was released in 1992 as the first single from INXS' eighth studio album, "Welcome to Wherever You Are."
  • The video is entirely monochrome and uses blurred focus, rapid cutting, and artificial aging effects to make the performance feel rougher and more kinetic.
  • The song was written by Andrew Farriss. He originally conceived it as a triple-meter ballad, but the band reshaped it into the harder-driving recording that was released.
  • Michael Hutchence's vocal was treated to add extra attitude, giving parts of the performance a distorted, megaphone-like character.
  • The single was issued in Europe, Japan, and Australia rather than receiving a standard North American release.
  • The official music video has since been remastered in high definition and remains available through INXS' official online channel.

Lyrics

Your eyes are like deep wells of desire
Once in your arms I'm on fire
You were sent girl so perfectly true
Changing my life
Now I'm a survivor

Heaven sent
That's what I call you
Heaven sent
That's what I call you

Late at night when the evening fire has died
There's a look in your eye
...
© INXS - Heaven Sent. This is an excerpt, provided as citation under fair-use.
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