Uptown Funk: The Music Video
The “Uptown Funk” music video is one of the most popular videos on YouTube, and for good reason! It’s creative, catchy, and just plain fun to watch.
But have you ever wondered how the video was made? In this behind-the-scenes blog post, we’ll take a look at the production process, from concept to completion.
The Making Of
The making of the music video for Uptown Funk was a huge undertaking. It involved a lot of people and a lot of hard work. The video was shot in various locations around the world, including New York, Los Angeles, and London. It took a total of six weeks to shoot the video, and it was a huge success.
The song
“Uptown Funk” is a song by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, from Ronson’s fourth studio album, Uptown Special (2015). The song was released as the album’s lead single on 10 November 2014. “Uptown Funk” immediately gained widespread critical and commercial acclaim upon release; some hailed it as a return to form for Mars while others praised its throwback sound which harkens back to the pop of the 1980s. “Uptown Funk” topped several music publications’ year-end lists for 2014 and 2015, including Billboards Hot 100 and Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Songs of the Century – So Far, while being nominated for Record of the Year and winning Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 57th Grammy Awards.
The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for 14 consecutive weeks, as well as the UK Singles Chart for seven weeks, making it Mars’ longest-running number one single on both charts. It has also peaked at number one in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, New Zealand and Switzerland. As of June 2018, “Uptown Funk” has sold 14 million copies globally, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. The single’s accompanying music video was directed by Bruno Mars and co-directed by Cameron Duddy; it featuresMars and his band performing choreographed dance routines with a host of female backup dancers. The video became an internet sensation and received positive reviews from critics; many noted its reference and homage to various works by African American artists such as Bruno Jackson in particular.
The video
The “Uptown Funk” video was directed by Long suffering collaborator Damien. He and Bruno had wanted to work together for years, but the timing never seemed quite right—until now. “When I heard the song, I immediately thought it would make an incredible music video,” he says. “It just lent itself to so many different kinds of visuals and locations.”
The video was shot over four days in various locations around Los Angeles—including downtown, Koreatown, and Leimert Park—and features cameos from actors like Fred Armisen, Gretchen Lieberum, and Andrew Dice Clay. “We wanted to make a fun, old-school music video that would reflect the energy and feeling of the song,” says Damien. “And I think we did that.”
The Reception
The public’s response to the “Uptown Funk” music video has been overwhelmingly positive. The video has been praised for its creative choreography, catchy song, and nostalgic feel. It has been viewed over a million times on YouTube and has been shared widely on social media. Even people who are not fans of Bruno Mars or Mark Ronson have enjoyed the video.
The song
“Uptown Funk” is a song by English producer Mark Ronson from his fourth studio album, Uptown Special (2015), featuring American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars. The song was released as the album’s lead single on 10 November 2014 in the United Kingdom and on 7 January 2015 in the United States.
The video
The “Uptown Funk” video was released on YouTube on November 19, 2014, and features Mars and Ronson performing in various locations around New York City. The clip was directed by Bruno Mars’ longtime collaborator Cameron Duddy and filmed by Nathanial Hörnblowér. On December 17, 2014, the video was nominated for five Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
The video opens with a close-up of Mars’ face as he awakens in what appears to be a large loft apartment. He then gets out of bed, puts on a sharp navy blue suit jacket with gold buttons, and heads downstairs to where Ronson is setting up his equipment. The two begin performing the song amidst a group of people who are dancing and enjoying themselves. As the song progresses, Mars and Ronson are shown performing in various other locations around the city, including a subway station, a barbershop, and a park. The video ends with a close-up of Mars’ face as he gives a satisfied smile.
The Legacy
Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’s “Uptown Funk” is a song that has become timeless. It has been used in countless commercials and movies and was even used in a Super Bowl halftime show. The music video for the song was released in 2014 and has since been viewed over 3 billion times on YouTube. The video features cameos from many celebrities, including Mars’s own mother. The Legacy of the song, however, extends beyond the music video.
The song
“Uptown Funk” is a song by British record producer Mark Ronson featuring American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars, released on 14 November 2014. The song was written by Ronson, Philip Lawrence, Mars and Jeff Bhasker, with additional writing credits being shared to three other musicians; Emile Haynie, Devon Gallaspy and Nicholas Williams. “Uptown Funk” was recorded at Cotton Club Studios in Harlem and at Glenwood Place Studios in Burbank, California by Wayne Gordon and Charles Moniz. Gordon and Moniz also served as the tracks’ co-producers..”
The song’s music video features Ronson, Mars and his band The Hooligans performing choreographed dance routines in various locations throughout New York City. “Uptown Funk” achieved commercial success worldwide, reaching number one in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom as well as the United States. The song won two Grammy Awards for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group and Record of the Year.
The video
The video for “Uptown Funk” was filmed in October 2014, on the streets of New York City and features cameo appearances from celebrities such as Bruno Mars, Cindy Crawford, Sleeping with Sirens and Mark Ronson. The video was directed by Bruno Mars and released on November 19, 2014. It has since been viewed over two billion times on YouTube.
