Tag: The Kooks

The Kooks ‘The Sofa Song’

Post author By Marco Sandeman
Post date 16th October 2005

My second video for the Kooks, made just as they were becoming household names in the UK.

The original idea was to make a video based on David Hockney’s beautiful photo collages. Luke Pritchard, lead singer of the Kooks, was enthusiastic about the concept but, as one might expect, the management/promotional team wanted something less avant garde and more accessible. It was a bit of a tug of war and I think the final result strikes a decent balance between the two poles.

Funnily enough, this was one of actor Ben Barnes first roles, but he ended up being almost entirely cut from the video.

Role: Director, SFX

Tags ben barnes, The Kooks, The Sofa Song

Documentary

The Kooks ‘4Play’

Post author By Marco Sandeman
Post date 2nd July 2005

A documentary for Channel 4’s ‘4Play’ about the Kooks, just on the cusp of fame. When this was first broadcast late at night in 2005, I was disproportionately proud that the announcer asked the viewer not to adjust their set.

Role: Director, DoP, Editor

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Music Videos

The Kooks ‘Eddie’s Gun’

Post author By Marco Sandeman
Post date 4th April 2005

This was my breakthrough video and I still can’t quite believe the good people at Virgin Records, fronted by commissioning legend Carole Burton-Fairbrother, gave me the job. When it was released, I sat patiently through a whole afternoon of MTV to catch it playing live (it was my first proper video, after all). As word of the Kooks grew, the video became a big success and played everywhere.

Role: Director, SFX

Tags The Kooks