Stromae Breaks Down His Music Videos ("Papaoutai", "Tous Les Mêmes", "L'enfer" & More) - Summary

Summary

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**Artist Tromme Breaks Down Music Videos**

Tromme discusses the concept and making of four music videos:

1. **"Papaote"**:
* Features a mannequin to represent an absent father
* Includes a dancer from the US, performing Krump
* Dream-like sequence where Tromme dances with the "father"
2. **"Tuslim"**:
* Explores duality with a half-man, half-woman concept
* Filmed in cold weather, using a spinning camera platform
* Color-coded: green for male, pink for female
3. **"Lanfair"**:
* Simple concept with a long zoom-out shot
* Challenging macro shot required multiple takes
* Tromme had to perform subtle movements for authenticity
4. **"Fizz de Jour"**:
* Set in a fictional country, with a national funeral theme
* Features a multicultural cast, with some elements added in post-production
* Inspired by traditional dances, such as Riverdance and Ghanaian funeral celebrations
* Unique hairstyle designed to be folkloric and multicultural

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**Music Videos and Collaborations**

1. The speaker, Tromme, breaks down their music videos in the provided content.
2. Tromme worked with Mario Mota for the first time on the "Papaote" video.
3. A krump dancer from LA, USA, traveled to Belgium to feature in the "Papaote" video.
4. Tromme collaborated with Luke on multiple video concepts.
5. Corali Barbier co-worked with Tromme and Luke on video concepts, including "Fizz De Jour".

**Video Production Details**

6. The "Papaote" video features a mannequin to represent an absent father.
7. For "Tuslim", Tromme was partially naked in a cold (32°F) outdoor setting.
8. A platform camera and glass setup simulated a mirror in "Tuslim".
9. "Lanfair" features a long zoom-out shot, which was challenging for the focus team.
10. The "Santi" video was filmed in Ukraine, utilizing real workers, not professional dancers.
11. Marion, the choreographer, also worked on "Anfis Du Joie".

**Specific Video - "Fizz De Jour"**

12. The concept for "Fizz De Jour" originated from Corali Barbier.
13. The video depicts a national funeral for a missing sex worker in a fictional country.
14. The introduction includes a mock RPC card and a silent start for realism.
15. Filming for "Fizz De Jour" involved 500 people on set, with additional crowds added in post-production.
16. The fictional country's hairstyle was designed to be multicultural and folkloric, featuring a big bun with fake hair.

**Miscellaneous**

17. The choreography in "Fizz De Jour" was inspired by traditional dances, such as River Dance.
18. The coffin dance in "Fizz De Jour" was inspired by videos from (possibly) Ghana, seen on TikTok.