Supergroup Electronic made two music videos for the criminally underrated single "Getting Away with it" (UK and US versions) and both are great in
their slight variations since different strokes, different folks and different ways to sell a song as a visual media to audiences. This American version tries
to embody the concept of electronic music where colors and movements are predominant, and the makers wanted to make audiences remembering who's the singer
and the instant memory makes a quick association (Bernard Sumner, New Order lead singer).
It's a colorful performance by the group - composed by Sumner, also a former Joy Division member; Johnny Marr (The Smiths) and Neil Tennant
(Pet Shop Boys) as images change of colors, lights and designs. Sumner is featured predominantly; Tennant gets second base as he's the echo with the
song chorus; and Marr appears briefly with his guitar. It's almost the same New Order feels as their songs are energetic and cool to dance yet the lyrics
deal with serious reflections on life examinations - a lovely paradox. But this super trio with their own singularities put together make one of the most
interesting musical combinations with harmony at full display.
Though I'm giving an equal grade for both videos (since what captures our attention is mostly the song, very catchy), I liked this video a little
more due to its pop aspects, style and presentation as opposed to the studio performance from the trio shown in close-up shots. 8/10.
