Raw — Chaos — Movement!

Travelling the Maldives on an unrelated job, Round 3 were caught off guard when they first saw Bidhabin, Maldives' leading cultural dance group and band.

The Spark

Expecting a traditional native performance at a government function welcoming the guests to the country, we were caught off-guard by the Kill Bill's Crazy-88s lookalikes. They arrived on their motorbikes, sunglasses clad, and long flowing hair, all in uniform. Raw talent unfolded as the drums banged on, and Round 3 had their minds blown — sparking the idea of a mash-up with energy that flows from Opiuo's electronic music.

Making It Happen

Though culturally foreign, both Bidhabin and Opiuo share a relatable sense to their art. A sort of controlled mayhem, and after a couple of pitches to both Opiuo and Bidhabin, and a quick logistical plan, Round 3 were off on an adventure!

The Result

After touring the clip to the Berlin Music Video Awards and St Kilda Film Festival, we attribute the clip to jumping on opportunities of when inspiration and creative strike.

Production Details

Artists: Opiuo ft. Hypnotech, Bidhabin. Location: Maldives. Festival selections: Berlin Music Video Awards, St Kilda Film Festival.

Services Used

Brand Films — Full music video production from concept to delivery. Creative direction — original concept born from on-the-ground inspiration. International production — filmed on location in the Maldives.