The Invisible Man - Promotional Video

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The third single from 'The Miracle' album was to be 'The Invisible Man', and the Torpedo Twins, Rudi and Hannes were given the task of bringing the imaginative video concept to life. Filmed in Pinewood Studios, home of many a Bond movie, the video depicts a typical British household - mother, father, teenage daughter and her younger brother, who just happens to have 'The Invisible Man' computer game containing the band, who break out of the game and perform in the boys bedroom.
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[[Image:theinvisiblemanvid.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Screenshot from the video]]
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The video was shot on 26th July 1989 - Roger's 40th birthday, and to celebrate, a huge cake was wheeled in midway through filming and a large amount of champagne helped make the remainder of the shoot more enjoyable.
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The third single from [[The Miracle (album) | The Miracle]] was [[The Invisible Man]], and the [[Torpedo Twins]] were given the task of bringing the imaginative video concept to life. Filmed in Pinewood Studios, home of many a Bond movie, the video depicts a typical British household: mother, father, teenage daughter and young son, who just happens to play ''The Invisible Man'' computer game containing the band, who then break out of the game and perform in the boy's bedroom.
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Once again, here Queen were proving their worth as innovators - the video once again used computer animation, most notably during Brian's guitar solo - when a legion of Brians effectively become the Red Special orchestra, who are capable of firing laser beams from their guitars!
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The video was shot on 26th July 1989: Roger's 40th birthday, and, to celebrate, a huge cake was wheeled in midway through filming and a large amount of champagne helped make the remainder of the shoot more enjoyable.
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Keen eyed viewers may recognise the actress who plays the teenage daughter as future 'Eastenders' star Daniella Westbrook, whilst keen eared fans may notice that the version of the song in the video has a unique opening section, similar to the 12" cut included on the cd edition of 'The Miracle' album.
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Once again, here Queen were proving their worth as innovators: the video once again used computer animation, most notably during Brian's guitar solo, when a legion of Brians effectively become the Red Special orchestra, who are capable of firing laser beams from their guitars.
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The video, which certainly recieved a modicum of airplay in the UK (the single was a top twenty hit there), has since become a firm favourite amongst Queen fans, appearing on both 'The Miracle EP' and 'Greatest Flix II' vhs releases. It was also included on the 'Greatest Video Hits 2' dvd in 2003.
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Keen eyed viewers may recognize the actress who plays the teenage daughter as future ''Eastenders'' star Daniella Westbrook, whilst keen eared fans may notice that the version of the song in the video has a unique opening section, similar to the 12" cut included on the CD edition of [[The Miracle (album) | The Miracle]].
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The video, which certainly received a modicum of airplay in the UK (the single was a Top 20 hit there), has since become a firm favourite amongst Queen fans, appearing on both [[The Miracle EP]] and [[Greatest Flix II]] VHS releases. It was also included on the [[Greatest Video Hits 2]] DVD in 2003.
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==Credits==
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| Standard Version
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| The Invisible Man
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| Queen
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| 26th July 1989
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| Video
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| 4.18
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| The Torpedo Twins
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| Pinewood Studios, London
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==Availability==
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* Standard Version - [[The Miracle EP]] VHS, [[Greatest Flix II]] VHS, [[Box Of Flix]] VHS, [[Classic Queen]] VHS, [[Greatest Video Hits 2]] DVD

Current revision as of 17:05, 8 November 2008

Screenshot from the video

The third single from The Miracle was The Invisible Man, and the Torpedo Twins were given the task of bringing the imaginative video concept to life. Filmed in Pinewood Studios, home of many a Bond movie, the video depicts a typical British household: mother, father, teenage daughter and young son, who just happens to play The Invisible Man computer game containing the band, who then break out of the game and perform in the boy's bedroom.

The video was shot on 26th July 1989: Roger's 40th birthday, and, to celebrate, a huge cake was wheeled in midway through filming and a large amount of champagne helped make the remainder of the shoot more enjoyable.

Once again, here Queen were proving their worth as innovators: the video once again used computer animation, most notably during Brian's guitar solo, when a legion of Brians effectively become the Red Special orchestra, who are capable of firing laser beams from their guitars.

Keen eyed viewers may recognize the actress who plays the teenage daughter as future Eastenders star Daniella Westbrook, whilst keen eared fans may notice that the version of the song in the video has a unique opening section, similar to the 12" cut included on the CD edition of The Miracle.

The video, which certainly received a modicum of airplay in the UK (the single was a Top 20 hit there), has since become a firm favourite amongst Queen fans, appearing on both The Miracle EP and Greatest Flix II VHS releases. It was also included on the Greatest Video Hits 2 DVD in 2003.

Credits

Version Name Artist Recorded Format Length Director Filming Location
Standard Version The Invisible Man Queen 26th July 1989 Video 4.18 The Torpedo Twins Pinewood Studios, London

Availability

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