Warren Fu is an American

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. He has directed videos for artists such as

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,''Pitchfork'': Daft Punk: "Instant Crush", Featuring the Strokes' Julian Casablancas
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Pharrell Williams Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973) is an American record producer, rapper, singer, and songwriter. Alongside close colleague Chad Hugo, he formed the hip hop and R&B production duo the Neptunes in the early 1990s, with whom he ...

The Strokes The Strokes are an American rock band from New York City. Formed in 1998, the band is composed of lead singer and songwriter Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio More ...

,''The Guardian'': Strokes director Warren Fu trained at Star Wars to go back to the future
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Hayley Williams Hayley Nichole Williams (born December 27, 1988) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and businesswoman who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and keyboardist of the rock band Paramore. Born and raised in Missi ...

Mark Ronson Mark Daniel Ronson (born 4 September 1975) is a British-American DJ, songwriter, record producer, and record executive. He is best known for his collaborations with artists such as Duran Duran, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Lady Gaga, Lily Allen, Robbi ...

, and

Julian Casablancas Julian Fernando Casablancas (born August 23, 1978) is an American singer, musician and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of Rock music, rock band The Strokes, with whom he has released six studio albums since the ...

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music videos A music video is a video of variable duration, that integrates a music song or a music album with imagery that is produced for promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device ...

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for feature films. He was also responsible for designing the concept art for

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, one of the main antagonists in '' Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith''.

Videography

Music videos

2022

Maggie Rogers Margaret Debay Rogers (born April 25, 1994) is an American singer-songwriter and record producer from Easton, Maryland. Her big break came when her song "Alaska" was played to Pharrell Williams during a master class at New York University's ...

- "That's Where I Am" *Maggie Rogers - "Want Want" *

Phoenix Phoenix most often refers to: * Phoenix (mythology), a legendary bird from ancient Greek folklore * Phoenix, Arizona, a city in the United States Phoenix may also refer to: Mythology Greek mythological figures * Phoenix (son of Amyntor), a ...

- “Winter Solstice”

2021

Doja Cat Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini (born October 21, 1995), known professionally as Doja Cat ( ), is an American rapper and singer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she began making and releasing music on SoundCloud as a teenager. Her song ...

featuring SZA - "

Kiss Me More "Kiss Me More" is a song by American rapper and singer Doja Cat featuring fellow American singer SZA from the former's third studio album ''Planet Her'' (2021). The song was released on April 9, 2021 as its lead single through Kemosabe and RC ...

" *

Shakira Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll ( , ; born 2 February 1977), professionally known by the mononym Shakira, is a Colombian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Barranquilla, she has been referred to as the " Queen of Latin Music" and is ...

- " Don't Wait Up"

2020

Dua Lipa Dua Lipa ( , ; born ) is an English and Albanian singer and songwriter. Possessing a mezzo-soprano vocal range, she is known for her signature disco- pop sound. Lipa has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Gramm ...

featuring

DaBaby Jonathan Lyndale Kirk (born December 22, 1991), known professionally as DaBaby (formerly known as Baby Jesus), is an American rapper. After releasing several mixtapes between 2014 and 2018, he rose to mainstream prominence with his debut albu ...

- " Levitating" *

Tom Petty Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950October 2, 2017) was an American musician who was the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, formed in 1976. He previously led the band Mudcrutch, was a member of the lat ...

- "Something Could Happen" *

- "

Ode to the Mets "Ode to the Mets" is a song by American rock band the Strokes, the ninth and closing track on their sixth studio album, ''The New Abnormal'' (2020). Singer Julian Casablancas began writing the song while waiting for a subway train following t ...

" *

- "

Cinnamon Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus ''Cinnamomum''. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, breakfa ...

" *Hayley Williams - " Leave It Alone" *Hayley Williams - "

Simmer Simmering is a food preparation technique by which foods are cooked in hot liquids kept just below the boiling point of water (lower than ) and above poaching temperature (higher than ). To create a steady simmer, a liquid is brought to a boil, ...

2019

Zedd Anton Zaslavski (russian: Антон Заславский; born 2 September 1989), known professionally as Zedd (), is a Russian-born German DJ, record producer, and songwriter. Zedd grew up and began his musical journey in Kaiserslautern, G ...

and

Kehlani Kehlani Ashley Parrish (born April 24, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, and dancer. Kehlani is originally from Oakland, California, and achieved initial fame as a member of the teen group Poplyfe in 2011. In 2014, Kehlani released thei ...

- " Good Thing" *

The 1975 The 1975 are an English pop rock band formed in 2002 in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Now based in Manchester, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew "Matty" Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer G ...

- "

PEOPLE A person (plural, : people) is a being that has certain capacities or attributes such as reason, morality, consciousness or self-consciousness, and being a part of a culturally established form of social relations such as kinship, ownership of pr ...

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Gesaffelstein Mike Lévy (; born 24 June 1987), known professionally as Gesaffelstein (), is a French music programmer, DJ, songwriter and record producer from Lyon. He has worked alongside artists such as The Weeknd, Daft Punk, Kanye West, A$AP Rocky, Elec ...

- "Blast Off" *

Rex Orange County Alexander James O'Connor (born 4 May 1998), known professionally as Rex Orange County, is an English singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. O'Connor rose to prominence in 2017 following multiple features on Tyler, the Creator's Grammy-n ...

- "10/10" *Zedd and

Katy Perry Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality. Known for her influence on modern pop music and her Camp (style), campy style, she has been ...

- " 365"

2018

*The 1975 - "

It's Not Living (If It's Not with You) "It's Not Living (If It's Not with You)" is a song by English band the 1975 from their third studio album, ''A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships'' (2018). The song was written by band members Matty Healy, George Daniel, Adam Hann and Ross ...

" *The 1975 - "

Sincerity Is Scary "Sincerity Is Scary" is a song by the English band The 1975 from their third studio album, ''A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships'' (2018). The song was written by band members Matty Healy, George Daniel (musician), George Daniel, Adam Hann ...

" *

A Tribe Called Quest A Tribe Called Quest was an American hip hop group formed in Queens, New York City, in 1985,Q-Tip

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Paramore Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro. Williams and Farro are founding members of the group, whil ...

- " Rose-Colored Boy" *

Chvrches Chvrches (stylised CHVRCHΞS and pronounced "Churches") are a Scottish pop band from Glasgow, formed in September 2011. The band consists of Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook, Martin Doherty and, unofficially since 2018, Jonny Scott. Mostly deriving f ...

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Miracle A miracle is an event that is inexplicable by natural or scientific lawsOne dictionary define"Miracle"as: "A surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divin ...

2017

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J-Boy "J-Boy" is a song by French indie rock band Phoenix, issued as the lead single from their sixth studio album ''Ti Amo''. The song peaked at No. 21 on the ''Billboard'' Alternative Songs chart in 2017. Music video The official music video for ...

" *

The Weeknd Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990), known professionally as the Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. Known for his sonic versatility and dark lyricism, his music explores escapism, Romance (love), ...

feat.

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I Feel It Coming "I Feel It Coming" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd featuring French electronic duo Daft Punk, from his third studio album, '' Starboy'' (2016). It was written by the trio alongside Doc McKinney, Cirkut and Eric Chedeville, being produc ...

" * Lo Moon - "Loveless"

2016

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- "I'll Be Around" *The Strokes - "Threat of Joy" * Rey Pila - "Surveillance Camera"Barna, Ben
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'' May 31, 2016. *Chvrches - " Clearest Blue"

2015

Jeff Lynne Jeffrey Lynne (born 30 December 1947) is an English musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the co-founder of the rock music, rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), which was formed in 1970. As a songwriter, h ...

's ELO - "When I Was a Boy" *

Julian Casablancas+The Voidz The Voidz (formerly Julian Casablancas + The Voidz) are an American rock band. They consist of Julian Casablancas (vocals), Jeramy "Beardo" Gritter (guitar), Amir Yaghmai (guitar), Jacob "Jake" Bercovici (bass, synthesizers), Alex Carapetis ( ...

- "

Human Sadness "Human Sadness" is the debut single by American rock band Julian Casablancas + The Voidz. It was released on September 2, 2014 via Casablancas' indie record label Cult Records and is from their debut album ''Tyranny''. The song is nearly eleven ...

" *

Snoop Dogg Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper. His fame dates back to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre's debut solo single, " ...

feat.

Stevie Wonder Stevland Hardaway Morris ( Judkins; May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, who is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, Pop musi ...

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California Roll ) or California maki is an ''uramaki'' (inside out ''makizushi'' roll) containing cucumber, crab or imitation crab, and avocado. Sometimes crab salad is substituted for the crab stick, and often the outer layer of rice in an inside-out roll ('' ...

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Brandon Flowers Brandon Richard Flowers (born June 21, 1981) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and philanthropist, best known as the lead singer, keyboardist, and occasional bassist of the Las Vegas-based rock band the Killers. In addition to his ...

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Still Want You "Still Want You" is the second single by American singer-songwriter Brandon Flowers from his second studio album, ''The Desired Effect''. Composition The song reflects on seemingly negative trends in the world (aging, rising crime, climate chan ...

" * My Dear - "Better Dance"

2014

Weezer Weezer is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1992. Since 2001, the band has consisted of Rivers Cuomo (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Patrick Wilson (drums, backing vocals), Scott Shriner (bass guitar, keyboards, backing v ...

- "

Back to the Shack "Back to the Shack" is a song by the American rock band Weezer. It was released as the first single from their ninth studio album '' Everything Will Be Alright in the End'' on July 22, 2014. The song was sent to radio stations and uploaded to Wee ...

" *

Har Mar Superstar Sean Tillmann (born February 6, 1978) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. He has performed and released studio albums as Sean Na Na and as a member of hardcore band Calvin Krime, but is best known for his work under the name Har Mar Super ...

- "Restless Leg" *

Haim The name ''Haim'' can be a first name or surname originating in the Hebrew language, or deriving from the Old German name '' Haimo''. Hebrew etymology Chayyim ( he, חַיִּים ', Classical Hebrew: , Israeli Hebrew: ), also transcribed ''Ha ...

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If I Could Change Your Mind "If I Could Change Your Mind" is a song by American rock band Haim. It was released on March 21, 2014 as the fifth single from their debut studio album, ''Days Are Gone'' (2013). It was the most searched for indie-rock track of 2014 on Shazam. D ...

2013

*Daft Punk - " Get Lucky" *Daft Punk and

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Instant Crush "Instant Crush" is a song written, produced, and performed by French electronic music duo Daft Punk and American musician Julian Casablancas. It was released as the fourth single from Daft Punk's fourth studio album, ''Random Access Memories'' ...

" *

The Killers The Killers are an American rock Rock most often refers to: * Rock (geology), a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids * Rock music, a genre of popular music Rock or Rocks may also refer to: Places United Kingd ...

- " Just Another Girl" *Daft Punk - "

Lose Yourself to Dance "Lose Yourself to Dance" is a song by French electronic music duo Daft Punk featuring vocals from American musician Pharrell Williams. Like their previous collaboration with fellow American musician Nile Rodgers, " Get Lucky", the song was writte ...

" *Exclamation Pony - "Pseudo Individual" *

The Virgins The Virgins were an American indie rock band formed in 2006 in New York City. The band split up in November 2013. History 2006–2007: Formation Frontman Donald Cumming began writing music by himself in his New York apartment. He then recruited ...

- "Travel Express" *

- "Lady You Shot Me" *

- "Prima Materia" *

Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in Basildon, Essex, in 1980. The band currently consists of Dave Gahan (lead vocals and co-songwriting) and Martin Gore (keyboards, guitar, co-lead vocals and main songwriting). Depeche ...

- "

Soothe My Soul "Soothe My Soul" is a song by English electronic music band Depeche Mode from their thirteenth studio album, ''Delta Machine'' (2013). It was released as the album's second single on 10 May 2013 in Germany, 13 May internationally, 14 May in North ...

2012

*The Killers - "

Miss Atomic Bomb "Miss Atomic Bomb" is a song from American Rock music, rock band The Killers. The track was sent to mainstream radio on October 23, 2012, as the second single taken from the band's fourth studio album, ''Battle Born (album), Battle Born''. It to ...

" *The Killers - " Runaways" * The Darkness - " Everybody Have a Good Time" *The Darkness - "With a Woman" *

Nero Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus ( ; born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68), was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, reigning from AD 54 un ...

- " Must Be the Feeling"

2011

The Kooks The Kooks () are an English pop-rock band formed in 2004 in Brighton. The band consists of Luke Pritchard (vocals/rhythm guitar), Hugh Harris (lead guitar/synthesizer/bass) and Alexis Nunez (drums). Their music is primarily influenced by the ...

- "Is It Me" *The Kooks - "Junk of the Heart (Happy)" *The Strokes - "

Under Cover of Darkness "Under Cover of Darkness" is a song by American Rock music, rock band The Strokes. The single served as the lead single for their fourth studio album, ''Angles (The Strokes album), Angles'', and was released online on February 9, 2011 as a free m ...

2010

*Daft Punk - "

Derezzed "Derezzed" is an instrumental song written, produced and performed by Daft Punk for the soundtrack of the motion picture '' Tron: Legacy'', available on the album of the same name. As a pre-order bonus for the album on the iTunes Store, "Derezzed ...

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- " Bang Bang Bang" *Mark Ronson - "

The Bike Song "The Bike Song" is the second single taken from ''Record Collection'', the third studio album by Mark Ronson, released under the moniker Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. The song featured singer Kyle Falconer from Scottish indie rock band The Vi ...

2009

*Julian Casablancas - " 11th Dimension"

2008

Little Joy Little Joy is a Brazilian/American rock supergroup formed in 2007 by Los Hermanos singer/guitarist Rodrigo Amarante, The Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti, and Binki Shapiro. They released their only album in 2008. History Formation and begi ...

- "No One's Better Sake"

2007

*The Strokes - " You Only Live Once" (Alternate version)

2001

Aaliyah Aaliyah Dana Haughton (; January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001) was an American singer and actress. She has been credited for helping to redefine contemporary R&B, pop and hip hop, earning her the nicknames the "Princess of R&B" and " ...

- "Aaliyah MTV Promo"

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