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Raving in Outer Space: The Story Behind The Prodigy's Iconic Video
"Out of Space" reached number five on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the BPI as recently as June 2024. It remains a staple of the band’s live sets, often serving as the peak euphoric moment of their shows. The Prodigy - Out Of Space (Official Video)
: The surreal shots of ostriches were inspired by a real-life encounter. Liam Howlett once saw an escaped ostrich running on the M11 motorway while driving home from a rave. Raving in Outer Space: The Story Behind The
Liam Howlett’s production on "Out of Space" is a masterclass in creative sampling. The track’s backbone is built on two primary sources: Liam Howlett once saw an escaped ostrich running
The Official Music Video for "Out of Space" is famous for its "trippy" and low-budget aesthetic, characterized by vibrant color-negative filters and rapid-fire editing. Directed by Russell Curtis—who eventually became a go-to director for global brands like Audi and Samsung—the video captures the raw energy of the band's early years. Some of the most memorable elements of the video include:
: The famous "I'm gonna send him to outer space" vocal and melody are sampled from the 1976 reggae classic "Chase the Devil" by Max Romeo.
: The line "I'll take your brain to another dimension / Pay close attention" comes from the 1988 track "Critical Beatdown" by Ultramagnetic MCs , featuring rapper Kool Keith.