The Gate to the Minds Eye: Thomas Dolby: Discussion

[Steel Matt 250]

 

I was very excited when I found out "The Gate to the Minds Eye" had been uploaded on YouTube. I wanted to see if anyone else watched this as a 90's kid, and what your thoughts are on its animation for its time, musical interpretation, and overall...the messages...the hundreds of messages hidden inside it.

 

Why am I posting this on MLP forums in General discussion? Well, this is one of those musical videos that really...creates deep thinking, for lack of a better phrase. Plus, my Dad and I used to watch it when I was a kid, and it was also a bonding moment.

 

 

I thought some of you might enjoy this as well if you had not seen it. Thomas Dolby, IMO, never got the exposure he deserved for his talent and music.

 

A Computer Animation Odyssey

Sleeve information:

The Gate is a full-length Video Album synergizing the latest in computer animation artistry and technology with an original musical score by renowned composer Thomas Dolby. Prepare yourself for an unparalleled cybertech fantasy.

50 Minutes

Hi-Fi Stereo

Digitally Mastered

© 1994 Miramar Images, Inc. + Odyssey Visual Design.

Licensed to BMG Video International, a division of BMG Music.

Manufactured and distributed by BMG Australia Limited.

 

 

Below is some additional info about "The Gate" and the two posts below this one contain the 4 parts, or you can click the playlist above!

 

Part 1 of 4:

http-~~-//youtu.be/Mhn2xoKM6tw

 

Part 2 of 4:

http-~~-//youtu.be/4uPfDvmTnTQ

 

See below for 3 and 4

 

Part 3 of 4 (can not post due to media restriction. Please see playlist)

 

Part 4 of 4: (can not post due to media restriction. Please see playlist)

 

 

Again, its quite strange, but the uniqueness and amount of symbolism makes it one of my favorites.

Edited July 23, 2012 by Steel Matt