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The official music video for by Big Black Delta, the solo project of former Mellowdrone frontman Jonathan Bates, is an animated sci-fi odyssey that blends retro-futurism with surrealist narrative. Directed and illustrated by Adam Osgood , the video premiered on January 16, 2014, and serves as a visual companion to the song's driving, 80s-inspired synth-pop textures. Visual Style and Animation

The imagery contrasts a peaceful, domestic "Martian family life"—including a space Christmas—with surreal and violent encounters. Narrative and Symbolism Big Black Delta - Huggin & Kissin Official Video

Big black delta - "huggin & kissin" official video - ResearchGate The official music video for by Big Black

The narrative is loosely inspired by the stories of Ray Bradbury, focusing on an astronaut traversing a Martian landscape. Narrative and Symbolism Big black delta - "huggin

The video’s aesthetic draws heavy inspiration from mid-century science fiction and adult animated fantasy like Heavy Metal magazine and the Aeon Flux shorts. Osgood utilizes a limited color palette and gritty, hand-drawn textures to create a "spacey" industrial atmosphere. Its visual elements include:

A 1950s-style robot in disguise and classic "space-age" technology.