Muse released their new single and accompanying video for “Something Human,” from their upcoming album coming this November. Co-produced by the band and Rich Costey and mixed by Mark ‘Spike’ Stent, “Something Human” is an uplifting, airy pop track that also talks intimately about the need to reset and re-engage with our human emotions.
The video for “Something Human” was directed by Lance Drake, who also directed the band’s videos for “Dig Down” and “Thought Contagion.”
The visually stunning video has a distinct retro-futuristic vibe, and a unique story line — a man goes on a Back to the Future-esque odyssey to return a video tape to the last “Retrograde Video” in existence, while being chased by murderous time cops. Plus, he’s a werewolf.
“Life on the road can bring out your inner beast, this song and video is about taming that beast, desiring a return to something human. Plus, Teen Wolf is cool,” says Muse’s Matt Bellamy.
Adds Lance Drake, “Our aim with ‘Something Human’ was to continue the journey that began in ‘Dig Down’ and ‘Thought Contagion.’ Pulling further into a simulated world we follow Matt, Dom, and, Chris on the chase of a lifetime – where something as simple as returning some video tapes becomes an epic journey.”
Watch Muse release their inner beast in the video below.
Photo credit: Boston Lynn Schulz
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