Project: Radiohead's "Spectre" Fan Edit
Purpose: Learn to edit (on Premier Pro)
Concept and Edit:
Jesús González
This was one of my first top-secret editing missions, and I took it upon myself to do justice to Radiohead’s rejected submission for Spectre (2015), while simultaneously paying tribute to 007’s most iconic villain, Blofeld. With no official music video, the mission was clear: create something that would capture the haunting energy of the song and elevate it to Bond-level intrigue.
I synchronized Thom Yorke’s "From the Basement" performance with moments of Blofeld’s evil genius from every era, with a cheeky Dr. Evil voice cameo at the end for good measure. To enhance the mood, I mixed in ink-in-water footage, adding an abstract yet cinematic feel that tied directly into the Spectre octopus logo — making this video more than just a tribute, but an extension of Bond’s visual language.
Every frame of this project was a learning experience, and while I can’t quite say mission accomplished, I hope this edit does justice to both the melancholic beauty of the track and the legacy of Bond’s most notorious foe.
Sources:
Radiohead's "Spectre"
Tom York "From the Basement" set
"Spectre"
"DIamonds Are Forever"
"You Only Live Twice"
"On Her Majesty's Secret Service"
"Austin Powers"