Mark Curry - Blow Me Down

What this video is

Released in 1992, this video arrives at a seismic inflection point in rock and pop culture: Nirvana's 'Nevermind' had detonated the previous year, and alternative rock acts were rapidly gaining MTV traction. For Michel Gondry, this commission represents an early step in building an international portfolio beyond French music scenes. The song's placement on the album 'It's Only Time' (1992) positions Mark Curry as…

Why it matters

Documents the intersection of American indie/alternative rock and European auteur music video direction at a historically significant pre-breakthrough moment for Michel Gondry. As one of Gondry's earliest English-language commissions, it holds archival importance as a precursor to his landmark…

The director

Michel Gondry (born May 8, 1964, Versailles, France) is a French filmmaker, music video director, and screenwriter. He began directing music videos for French pop-rock band Oui Oui, in which he also served as drummer. His distinctive visual style attracted…