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Barenaked Ladies - It's All Been Done

Music Video | 1998
ArtistBarenaked Ladies
SongIt's All Been Done
AlbumStunt, Disc One: All Their Greatest Hits (1991-2001)
DirectorDoug Aitken
GenreRock
IntroNo
OutroNo
Sound MixStereo
Technical Specificationscolour - format unknown

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Synopsis

The video opens on a ginger cat alone in a bowl before shifting into the animal's point of view as Barenaked Ladies perform at a lively house party. The camera moves between the perspectives of a cat, goldfish, dog, and bird, each observing the musicians and guests from ground level or behind glass. The playful concept turns an ordinary party into a strange, animal-centered spectacle, with the band's energetic performance unfolding through the pets' curious and sometimes distorted viewpoints.

Factoids & Trivia

  • The video was filmed in the former home of comedian Andrew Dice Clay.
  • Its central concept uses the points of view of four household pets: a cat, a goldfish, a dog, and a bird.
  • The band members reportedly felt the shoot was not capturing the intended feeling of the concept while production was underway.
  • Kevin Hearn appears bald because he was undergoing chemotherapy at the time. His keyboard setup includes a Hohner Clavinet.
  • The video was later included on the band's 2002 compilation DVD, "Barelaked Nadies," which also featured commentary from the group.
  • "It's All Been Done" was released as the second single from the 1998 album "Stunt" and became the band's highest-charting single in Canada.
  • The song also served as the theme for the animated television series "Baby Blues."

Lyrics

© Barenaked Ladies - It's All Been Done. This is an excerpt, provided as citation under fair-use.
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