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Baxter Dury 'Slumlord' by Tom Haines

Rob Ulitski - 21st Nov 2019

Baxter Dury stars as the degenerate Slumlord in Tom Haines hedonistic new visual.

Opening in a sickly yellow-hued studio set, Dury has his back turned towards the camera as he takes a leak in a prop toilet. And this pretty much sets the tone for the whole video. 

Smoking cigarettes as he wades through a mountain of 1p and 2p coins, the charismatic Baxter is the King of his rundown slum - represented by spartan but clever art direction. He's assisted by a handful of group of artfully shambolic and groggy dancers. Whether they are propped against dirty mattresses or performing a choreographed dance among kitchen chairs, this group lend a grimy edge to the proceedings. 

Lensed by David Foulkes, the unusual choice of coloured lighting, including hues of yellow and nicotine brown, creates a surprising aesthetic that gets under your skin. It's not always a comfortable watch, and you may feel a bit grubby by the end - but it's well worth it. 

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Rob Ulitski - 21st Nov 2019

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Tom Haines
Producer
Craig Dixon
Production Company
Executive Producer
Hayley Williams
1st AD
Ty Hack

Camera

Director of Photography
David Foulkes

Art

Production designer
Mimi Winsor

Wardrobe

Wardrobe
Thomas Liam Davis
Hair & Make-up
Jojo Copeman

Editorial

Editor
Nick Armstrong
Editing company
Cut+Run

Grading

Colourist
Richard Fearon

Agent

Director's Representation
OB Management

Commission

Label
Heavenly
Label
PIAS

Rob Ulitski - 21st Nov 2019

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