Synopsis

A kaleidoscopic, erotic rush of saturated colors, glitter, mesh and rapidly changing images, "L'age D'or" places Kevin Barnes in a surreal performance space surrounded by elaborately painted women. The performers touch, pose and move around him as the video cuts between close-ups, abstract compositions and flashes of theatrical imagery. Its deliberately excessive style matches the song's sex-funk energy, creating a provocative visual collage that feels more like a fever dream or psychedelic stage ritual than a conventional narrative.

Factoids & Trivia

• "L'age D'or" comes from thecontrollersphere, of Montreal's 2011 EP. The song runs for approximately three and a half minutes.

• The video was released in 2011 as a promotional clip for the EP and was presented as one of the band's more overtly psychedelic and sexually charged visuals.

• Contemporary coverage described the clip as mildly NSFW because of its provocative imagery and partial nudity.

• The video's rapid editing and heavily saturated color palette were frequently singled out as central to its effect, making the clip feel intentionally hyperactive rather than plot-driven.

• The visual concept continues of Montreal's long-running interest in theatrical performance, face paint, gender play and deliberately artificial stage imagery.

• The video's credits include "magical assistance" from Eddie Whelan and thank Nikky, Alabee Blonde, Chrissy, Morgan and Katie.