Bohemian Rhapsody video director dies aged 82

The audiovisual world woke up in mourning this Wednesday (18) after the loss of one of the figures who changed the history of the recording industry. Bruce Gowers became famous in 1975 when he directed the video “Bohemian Rhapsody”, by the band Queen.

His work brought revolutionary elements to the time, with conceptual filming plans and a longer duration compared to the rock music videos that were being made. In addition to a great game of colors and projections, a characteristic feature is the positioning of the band members under a dark plane, which sometimes mixes with Freddie Mercury's face translucent on the screen, but always maintaining the essence of a place with little space. light. In conjunction with this concept, Gowers presents images of the band performing live, wearing a bright and bright costume, which marks an unforgettable contrast.

“Bohemian Rhapsody” has more than a billion views on YouTube and the affectionate memory of much more than that. The song written by Freddie Mercury's band changed the form of musical communication, and the six-minute video directed by Gowers completed the work masterfully, being considered a classic to this day.

In an interview with the Daily Mail, the director stated that the Bohemian Rhapsody music video: “It changed the way music was perceived; Everyone was making videos and bands were seeing their sales and chart positions go up if their videos were good.” The Brit marked his name in history with productions not only for Queen, but also for Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart and Prince. In addition, Bruce Gowers produced major award shows, such as the Emmy, Billboard Music Awards, MTV Awards and People's Choice Awards.

According to the Hollywood Reporter website, Bruce Gowers' family announced that the cause of death was due to a severe respiratory infection. The Brit leaves behind two children, Katharine and Sean, as well as his wife, Charlene, and four grandchildren. But beyond the feeling of mourning that is felt at this moment, Gowers' legacy is a historic point in world culture, which has influenced and will continue to influence generations of artists, making all of his 82 years of life count.

Featured photo: Bruce Gower. reproduction