Chemical Brothers always make a great soundtrack to everything, which pretty much means video makers can just concentrate on making fun, artsy videos.

How am I seeing no comments about the mirror shot? The special effects and trickery they pulled off in this video is amazing.

I don't know how many times I've listened to this. I've had it on my playlist for years

Anyone in 2024?

This track, man. I tear up every time. It's feels like catharsis for everything and everyone you've ever lost. This is healing music.

4 years later and still listening to this song.

7 years later and just as good as ever.

One of the best things I’ve noticed about this is that you want her to move so much faster. But the fact that she calculated time and movement is both grace and recognition. It’s like watching depression take effect in a dance. Beautiful video. I come back to it regularly.

This is a true classic. The combination ofthe Chemical Brother's unique sound, vocals from Beck, alluring mood and choreography of Sonoya make this music video impossible to look away from.

To anyone wondering about the how-to, we learned it in University: They filmed the whole set without her, as if she were there, and then filmed her on set from several angles to catch shadows and such. In post they rebuilt the set from footage, replaced her bodyparts with the CG-animation, and fed the needed bits from the rebuilt set into the animation. As for the mirror, there just isn't one. They filmed her from the other side for it, and they had footage of her looking at a mirror in that room to get the lighting and posture right.

I want more of Chemical Brothers + Beck, the combination is mesmerizing

The fact I’ve been so blessed to see this masterpiece live… a memory I’ll always hold

I'm wide open But don't I please you anymore? You're slipping away from me You're drifting away from me I'm wide open But don't I please you anymore? You're slipping away from me You're slipping away from me Slow me down It's getting away from me It's getting away from me It's getting away from me Slow me down It's getting away from me It's getting away from me It's getting away from me I'm wide open But I couldn't see it anymore You're drifting away from me You're slipping away from me I'm wide open I'm wide open I'm wide open One day just gonna see me Look back and forth from the ceiling (I'm wide open) some day love's gonna hurt me Turn back and soon I'll believe it Slow me down It's getting away from me It's getting away from me It's getting away from me Slow me down It's getting away from me It's getting away from me It's getting away from me I'm wide open I'm wide open Slow me down It's getting away from me It's getting away from me It's getting away from me

This is one of those songs that the video just compliments in and around itself.. The song is about loss and the feeling of someone loved being lost. The way I see the dance is that she's trying to grasp what's being lost, pull it back into herself and in doing so it's changing her and laying her "wide open". Nearer to the end of the song where she's mostly changed, you see the dancer start hugging herself as if she's swallowed in depression. She looks in the mirror and see's her past self, at which point her dancing picks up, becomes more erratic and frantic. Then at the end after hugging herself she gives up, and stands there holding herself lightly because she's now completely empty.. Nearly moved me to tears.

I'm just here to pay respect to the great and lovely Sonoya Mizuno's transcendent and beautiful work here. This soul captivating song from Beck and Chem Bros coupled with Mizuno's performance and the absolute stunningly magical effects make this one of my favorite music videos of all time. Thank you to everyone who brought this into my life bc theres something in the way she moves makes my life better for a moment as I listen and get ecstatically hypnotized. I listened when this came out and will continue to rewatch always!

The music video is like an extra instrument to this song. The visuals genuinely enhance the song, which seems rare for music videos these days.

The dancing and the choreography is so beautiful. The fact that it was filmed in one take is impressive.

Listened to this song at their most recent show in Bogotá last weekend. It's been one of the most beautiful moments I've ever had in a concert 🥹💜

She is so beautiful dancing in all her pain, sensibility and strength! Fantastic!

Listening to the song after 3 years, what a nostalgic feeling ...

The process of slowly losing yourself, until there's nothing left.

first heard this song when I was going through chemo. eerie yet optimistic sound to it all. ill never forget those days

Проходят годы, а я всё так же возвращаюсь сюда, чтобы снова пережить эту светлую грусть. Едва ли можно найти ещё один такой клип, который так отозвался где-то глубоко внутри.

I've never heard Beck sing so beautifully. It eats into my soul. And, of course, the choreography ...

That glance she gives is so powerful. One of my favorites for sure

Beautifull... the melody, the sound, the dancer, the Choreography, the Vibe... love this

One of those art pieces that has beauty in every single element of it.

One of the many best songs to listen to on your earphones while you run.. I often listen to a lot of chemical Brothers song while running, but this songs always gets me moving faster.

[Verse 1] I'm wide open But don't I please you anymore? You're slipping away from me You're drifting away from me I'm wide open But don't I please you anymore? You're slipping away from me You're slipping away from me [Chorus] Slow me down It's getting away from me It's getting away from me It's getting away from me Slow me down It's getting away from me It's getting away from me It's getting away from me [Verse 2] I'm wide open But I couldn't see it anymore You're drifting away from me You're slipping away from me I'm wide open I'm wide open I'm wide open [Bridge] One day just gonna see me Look back and forth from the ceiling (I'm wide open) Some day love's gonna hurt me Turn back and soon I'll believe it [Chorus] Slow me down It's getting away from me It's getting away from me It's getting away from me Slow me down It's getting away from me It's getting away from me It's getting away from me [Outro] I'm wide open I'm wide open Slow me down It's getting away from me It's getting away from me It's getting away from me

A shiver down the spine everytime I hear this song.

This reminds me of so many things that i have lost in time, It is memories whenever I hear this song. So soothing and relaxing.

Can never get enough of this track

Transfixed from the moment she looks down and throws her hands up. Absolutely stunning video.

Impressive Visual Art.. well done to the people that created this video to present the music

My favorite assembly of deeply hearttouching music, gorgeous choreography and top notch video and vfx.

2021 still here listening to this absolute tune!

I am still amazed by this stunning work of art - all aspects, the dance, the music, the photography, the lyrics, the narrative ... goosebumps. And hey, these days goosebumps are priceless.

This song stays with me all day after hearing it, which is everyday just about. Wish I had known of it before now but blessed to have heard it finally. Killer colab for both artists & lucky for us all they created this together. Thank you Beck & Chem.Bros

Simplemente magia, para los que disfrutamos de la música electrónica, algunos se dejan llevar por lo comercial y se hace un boom. Chemical Brothers simplemente hace magia con esta música desde hace muchos años, para mi estan en el top de top. Algunos de sus videos tienen demasiada producción con efectos que parecen avanzados a su época, hoy en día 2021 veo algunas películas con efectos que no le llegan. Este video recuerdo que al último venia una parte de como lo hicieron, ese efecto de espejo y la transición de la chica al otro cuerpo simplemente es maravilloso

play this at my funeral

Sonoya Mizuno.... What a blessing.

Isn't marvellous life? Things like this combination between music, movement and feelings are awesome. Thanks for this collaboration. Is one of the best things I have ever seen.

I'm reading the comments and i see so many interpretations to this song/video. That's what music should be about, make us process the message we get, and not just a ready to eat meal from the supermarket like the 99% of the music out there now.

2024 and it's still one of the most amazing videos I've ever seen (Music + Lyrics + Dance + CB + Beck)

Bravo to the animators. Bravo to the musicians.

I just discovered this in 2018. AMAZING

Don't know how I've only just come across this tune! It's fucking beautiful. Even my 4 year olds favourite video and he's had all the neighbours kids round to watch it. They were all mesmerised 💗

Hey Sanjay...love chemical brothers since 90's...but this is the first time I see this video...berty in cape town south africa

@3:33 when Source sees the projection & reflection ..I get chills EVERYtime. ONEderFULL track

It's called Voronoi in case you like to know what that mesh/holes are called. Also, you can spot the film crew at 3:26 running by in the window of the door in the background.

I have been watch this video for years.. and it still puts a (good) shiver down my spine.. Amazing.

come back here every now and then ... feels comfortable :)

I perceive this piece as a sweet and educated sound, not much noise but beautiful beats, like respectful to your ears to listen, it fascinates me.

That camera brilliance 3:34

This is such a masterpiece in all senses of the word. I keep on coming back to it and find myself admiring it more and more each time. Thank you ❤

Now all we have are the Chemtrail Brothers, touring all over the world.

What a masterpiece i always came back to this song

What a breath of fresh air. This is love and beauty on a inter-dimensional level. Dynamic. I am blown away. Not very often does a song spark emotion like this. Brilliant.

これ、癖になるし、気分を一気に気持ちよくしてくれるから好き。

One of my all time favorite tracks. And fabulous video with Sonya Mizuno's incredible dancing.

This is a genuine piece of art. Beautiful, poignant, heart-breaking brilliance from start to finish.

Back with another one of them block-rockin beats

Always driving me to this same place where everything hurts and is it’s right place at the same time, not doing no harm but being where it’s supposed to be. Merci ✌️

I still find myself coming back to this gem

This song makes me remember my father because he listened a radio station from Lima called "DOBLE NUEVE".

3:26 you see the people behind the camera from the door window. I've watched so many times over the years, I'm just now seeing it. Still its such a beautiful video. The Behind the Scenes for this video is incredible and inspiring.

Loving this tune ❤

It's honestly amazing that this entire video is one continuous take. The music, the choreography, the special effects and the execution are all flawless!

I cannot express how much I love not only this song but the video itself. OK, I'm also what might be considered an old timer, but an old time Chemical Brothers fan, who grew up with the Brothers' songs way back in the 90s. To me, the level they've reach right now feels like a culmination of their talent, a maturity in sound, voice and imagery. Along the way, multiple talents have lend their helping hands, and that's why most of their tunes have incredible accompanying videos (think Elektrobank, Setting Sun, Hey Boy, Hey Girl, Star Guitar). I'm just happy to have grown listening to their music, to be part of the whole 80's & 90's rave scene and hopefully I'll be able to share at least a part of this passion to other, younger folks :)

I keep coming back to this, pure artistry. Chemical Brothers and Beck always stand out in their repetitive EDM and fake fabricated pop enviroments respectively, of course Dom & Nic never fail to think outside the box and this video is no exception, Sonoya's performance in here obviously inspired by her role in Ex-Machina and does a fantastic work in portraying an impossible transformation while delivering a fragile yet free spirited dance. The effects are beautiful, all of this is simply perfect, so perfect.

This song always makes me tear up, since it reminds me that my kids' childhoods are slipping away from me with every day.

This is one of the best VFX shots that I have ever seen, for people tha don't know, this is a extremely hard thing to do.

A brilliant extra layer to this video is that you are actually her watching herself. Notice at the beginning when she looks right into the camera, and at 3:32, when she walked behind herself in the mirror, that actually is, and has been you, watching the entire time.

Still haunting and beautiful after all of these years.

Had the opportunity to see them live this year. The most magical experience of my life, felt honored to be able to witness such an amazing demonstration of art. When they played this song I felt it deep inside, just beautiful. They really are true masters of what they do 🙌👏👏

Maravillosa edición de vídeo, muy característico del grupo. El tema sencillamente pegajoso

This music and mv touches me on an emotional level. Seriously one of my favorite piece of art.

The CGI work on this is truly astounding but the shadow work in particular is most impressive!

My mom and I love this song.. it's just so deep and rollicking! Thanks Chemical Brothers!🖤

The videography in this is breathtaking. As is the choreography.

Been on my playlist since it’s release. That dancer in this video is amazing, get her back for a future videos. Love

This song gives me a nostalgic feeling of a special time and place. 😌

The way this song reminds me of my ex boyfriend and my ex best friend, it just breaks my heart over and over again. Pieces of heart that are gone and that you can never replace. I love them so much, how could everything go so wrong...

First time I have ever heard of these guys. Love it. The dancing choreography is superb.She is awesome/

This is actually soothing

I’m so great full for this song...it makes me feel home...a home I’ve never been to in the physical but I will one day!! Thank you chemical brothers, love you all

No puedo dejar de escuchar esta canción, me genera tanta tranquilidad, y muchas emociones, el performance de Sonoya Mizuno es simplemente increíble, lo hace tan natural que cada movimiento es perfecto

Its like the music is flowing through her

Masterful graphic art - a classic. The mirror shot is impossible! A synchronous symphony.

this song means so much to me. listening to it makes me want to cry. this may be the most beautiful song ive ever heard.

Whoa, just noticed she was looking at herself dancing with herself in the mirror 2/3 the way through the video. Mind blown.

that deep cut of her imagine passing in the background of the mirror...i've watched this and listened to this countless times now...its the first time ive noticed.

watch the making of the video,its amazing,and in my opinion this is one of the best music videos ever made,such great production

the best song to listen in a new year! happy 2020!

❤ fantastic

If only you all watched this on psychedelics like it was designed for, is insanely detailed with the movements and why they're there

beck has a healing voice. fits perfectly to the song

I think I listened to this song about 20 times in a row. Soooo beautiful....

..... el arte en una expresion, lo mejor de lo natural y el sentimiento transmitido en la metamorfosis de la musica y el artista, bravo chemical "mis hermanos" ------ the art in an expression, the best of the natural and the feeling transmitted in the metamorphosis of the music and the artist, bravo chemical "my brothers"

Still one of my most fav music and music video all these years