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Chris Cunningham

Every music video directed by Chris Cunningham on AltSounds. 9 videos spanning 1997–2018, hand-picked by music-loving humans.

9 videos · 1997–2018

Director Chris Cunningham 9 videos · 1997–2018 2010s 2000s 1990s

Videos 9

Leftfield – Afrika Shox music video

20.5K 2020

LeftfieldAfrika Shox

Directed by Chris Cunningham

Debuting in 1999, "Afrika Shox" by Leftfield featuring Afrika Bambaataa blends electronic rhythms with hip-hop elements. Directed by Chris Cunningham, the video presents a futuristic,…

Dance Electronic Hip Hop

The Horrors – Sheena Is a Parasite music video

276.7K 2016

The HorrorsSheena Is a Parasite

Directed by Chris Cunningham

Released in 2006, "Sheena Is a Parasite" by The Horrors is an energetic punk track accompanied by a visceral and disturbing music video directed by…

Alternative Punk

Squarepusher – Come On My Selector music video

748.3K 2013

SquarepusherCome On My Selector

Directed by Chris Cunningham

Released in 1997, "Come On My Selector" by Squarepusher is an experimental electronic track from the “Big Loada” album. Directed by Chris Cunningham, the video…

Dance Electronic Experimental

Aphex Twin – Come To Daddy music video

4.1M 2012

Aphex TwinCome To Daddy

Directed by Chris Cunningham

Released in 1997, "Come To Daddy" by Aphex Twin is a dark, experimental electronic track with an iconic music video directed by Chris Cunningham. Known…

Electronic Experimental

Aphex Twin – Windowlicker music video

5.8M 2012

Aphex TwinWindowlicker

Directed by Chris Cunningham

Released in 1999, "Windowlicker" by Aphex Twin blends experimental electronic music with dark humor and surreal visuals. Directed by Chris Cunningham, the video is known…

Electronic Experimental

Gil Scott-Heron – New York Is Killing Me music video

95.8K 2010

Gil Scott-HeronNew York Is Killing Me

Directed by Chris Cunningham

This remix visual by Chris Cunningham is a haunting, experimental video featuring ghostly CGI reconstructions of Gil Scott-Heron. Set in a dark, pulsing version of…

Chill Electronic Soul

Björk – All Is Full of Love music video

5.2M 2007

BjörkAll Is Full of Love

Directed by Chris Cunningham

Premiering in 1999, Björk's "All Is Full of Love" features a mesmerizing music video directed by Chris Cunningham. The video tells a futuristic love story…

Alternative Electronic Experimental

Portishead – Only You music video

9.4M 1998

PortisheadOnly You

Directed by Chris Cunningham

Only You by Portishead is a trip-hop masterpiece layered with melancholy and hypnotic beats. The video, directed by Chris Cunningham, features Beth Gibbons and a…

Alternative Chill Dance

Madonna – Frozen music video

301.5M 1998

MadonnaFrozen

Directed by Chris Cunningham

Debuting in 1998, Madonna's "Frozen" is a hauntingly beautiful track from her *Ray of Light* album. Directed by Chris Cunningham, the music video presents surreal…

Dance Electronic Pop

About this channel

Chris Cunningham: Master of Surreal Music Videos

Chris Cunningham is celebrated for his boundary-pushing music videos that combine futuristic imagery with haunting, surreal narratives. His work often explores themes of identity, technology, and the human condition, leaving a lasting impact on the viewer. Through his collaborations with artists like Aphex Twin and Björk, Cunningham has cemented his place as a visionary in the world of music videos.

Notable Music Videos

“Come to Daddy” (Aphex Twin)

The video for Aphex Twin’s “Come to Daddy” is a nightmarish masterpiece. Featuring a terrifying alien-like figure and children bearing the face of Aphex Twin's Richard D. James, this video is a chaotic and unsettling exploration of fear and power, set in a grim urban landscape.

“Windowlicker” (Aphex Twin)

Another collaboration with Aphex Twin, “Windowlicker” takes a bizarre turn with its grotesque, yet comedic depiction of vanity and materialism. The video’s distorted visuals, including exaggerated facial transformations, add to its unsettling and unforgettable nature.

“All Is Full of Love” (Björk)

Perhaps Cunningham’s most visually stunning work, “All Is Full of Love” for Björk portrays two robots in an intimate embrace. The video is a groundbreaking mix of sensuality and technology, exploring themes of love in a digital age with breathtaking special effects.

“Frozen” (Madonna)

In “Frozen”, Cunningham pairs Madonna’s haunting ballad with gothic, shape-shifting visuals. Set in a barren desert, the video’s dark, ethereal imagery perfectly matches the mood of the song, making it one of Madonna’s most iconic music videos.

“Afrika Shox” (Leftfield)

The video for Leftfield’s “Afrika Shox” is a dystopian vision set in an urban wasteland. Cunningham portrays a crumbling, futuristic world where a man’s body begins to break apart, reflecting themes of decay and alienation.

Explore More Chris Cunningham Music Videos

Chris Cunningham’s videography is filled with dark, thought-provoking work that challenges viewers with its complex themes and technical prowess. Discover more of his groundbreaking music videos, including:

Aphex Twin - Come to Daddy (1997)
Aphex Twin - Windowlicker (1999)
Björk - All Is Full of Love (1999)
Madonna - Frozen (1998)
Leftfield - Afrika Shox (1999)
Squarepusher - Come On My Selector (1998)
Portishead - Only You (1998)
The Horrors - Sheena Is a Parasite (2006)