'We thought that we had the answers, it was the questions we had wrong.' Bono

U2 Videos Bold & Graphic...

The wait is over. The new album from U2, no line on the horizon, has arrived. The album, which features 11 brand new songs from Bono and company, has garnered rave reviews and is easily the most anticipated release of the year. Just Get It...!

Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of a band’s music. U2 videos epitomise this modern performance style, employing rhythmic cross-cutting, contrasting long shots, close-ups, and unusual shots and camera angles. All these are utilised for their new album No Line On The Horizon.

The video for their latest single “Get on Your Boots”,  is directed by Alex Courtes, the european director behind the videos for U2’s “Vertigo,” “City of Blinding Lights,” the White Stripe’s “Seven Nation Army,” and Kasabian’s “Shoot the Runner,” as well as many others.

The Beatles are credited with the invention of music videos. They used it to promote their record releases without having to make in-person appearances.  Since then bands have developed the genre into a highly sophisticated medium. No Line On The Horizon is no exception.

U2 videos are highly elaborate and use vibrant colour footage shot on location around the world. They are notable for their use of hand-held camera work, rhythmic editing, slow motion shots and reversals.  These mini-films on No Line illustrate the songs in an artful, impressionistic manner rather than trying to simulate an idealised performance or depict a narrative or plot.

U2 Videos continue to be innovative...

With its 12th studio album, No Line on the Horizon, U2 continues to set the standard not only for the music but also the videos. Horizon ranks with the group's best, boldest work and grows more resonant with repeated listening and watching.

U2's unmistakable yet ever-evolving sound with no line on the horizon results in tracks with both anthemic  sweep and intricate nuance, showcaseing the musicians' individual and collective strengths.

With Horizon U2 get out of the comfort zone into uncharted territory. They still haven’t  found what they’re  looking for. The band is as full of questions and thirsty for inspiration as ever, eager to continue exploring and growing.

The Comcast media company are offering their digital subscribers access to a whole range of U2 videos and concert footage through their on demand service.

Full Length Commercial Videos
Under a Blood Red Sky: Live at Red Rocks. 1984. Live Concert video.
The Unforgettable Fire Collection. 1985. Live and documentary footage.
Rattle and Hum. 1989. Home video release of feature film.
Achtung Baby: The Videos, the Cameos & a lot of Interference. 1991.
Zoo TV: Live from Sydney. 1994. Live concert.
Popmart Live from Mexico City. 1998. Live concert.
The Best of 1980 - 1990. 1998. Video compilation.
Elevation 2001: U2 Live from Boston. 2001. Live concert.
The Best of 1990 - 2000. 2002. Video compilation.
U2 Go Home: Live from Slane Castle. 2003. Live concert.
Vertigo 2005: U2 Live from Chicago. 2005. Live concert.