Synopsis
A young female robot watches the key moments of her existence through fragmented memory circuits. Her recorded life begins with her creation and develops through encounters with affection, violence, and death, while the scientists responsible for her fate gradually reveal their own cruelty. The video shifts between intimate human drama and stark mechanical imagery, presenting the robot's memories as a melancholy account of innocence, exploitation, and loss. Its final turn leaves the humans looking far less sympathetic than their artificial creation.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video accompanied "Song Of Los," a track from Apparat's 2011 album "The Devil's Walk."
- The official video was released in September 2011 through Mute Records.
- Its story is presented through the robot girl's memory circuits rather than as a straightforward chronological narrative.
- The production was handled by Ladeson & Paydirt Pictures, with Francis Pollara serving as producer and Tyler Jensen credited for production design.
- The single was also issued with remixes by Mogwai and Park Frequency, extending the track's reach beyond the original album version.